ISDA Regulatory Margin Self-Disclosure Letter

The ISDA Regulatory Margin Self-Disclosure Letter, published on June 30, 2016, is intended to assist market participants with the exchange of the information necessary to determine if, and when, their trading relationship will become subject to regulatory margin requirements for uncleared swaps in one or more of the following jurisdictions: (i) Canada, (ii) the European Union, (iii) Japan, (iv) Switzerland, and (v) the United States.

A Global Blueprint for Market Risk Reform

The global financial crisis of 2007-2009 exposed fundamental weaknesses in how banks measured and managed risk, and the repercussions were felt by economies all over the world. In response, policymakers sought to rebuild trust and resilience in the global financial...

SwapsInfo Q3 2025 and Year-to-September 30, 2025

Trading activity in interest rate derivatives (IRD) and credit derivatives increased in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024, reflecting shifting monetary policy expectations and broader market conditions. IRD traded notional rose by more than...

ISDA Extends Saudi Arabia Netting Opinions

ISDA has extended its netting opinions for Saudi Arabia to cover regulations published by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) earlier this year that recognize the enforceability of close-out netting. The CMA regulations were published in July, and follow similar rules...