ISDA Animation: The Scale and Impact of Derivatives

Companies around the globe rely on derivatives to transfer unwanted risk, enhance returns and manage their liquidity needs.

ISDA’s new whiteboard animation explains how derivatives help create value by enabling firms to lock in financing terms, reduce costs and improve financial performance, allowing them to plan for the future with greater confidence.

This video is also available on ISDA’s YouTube channel.

ISDA Response to EC on Environmental Legislation

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Credit Derivatives Trading Activity Q2 2025

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