Amicus Briefs

ISDA’s amicus program is another important way that we fulfill our commitment to advocacy on behalf of the industry. ISDA files amicus briefs, known as “friend of the court” briefs, in court cases around the world that raise important policy issues that impact the over the counter derivatives market and market participants.

Because of ISDA’s role in the development of derivatives markets, ISDA is uniquely well positioned to address issues of general importance to the industry. For example, ISDA has filed numerous briefs addressing the interpretation of the safe harbor provisions in the Bankruptcy Code as well as defending ISDA documentation provisions.

ISDA’s amicus program continues to actively monitor litigations that may impact the OTC derivatives market or market participants and we welcome member suggestions for possible participation in cases.

CDS Governance Committee Public Consultation

ISDA is pleased to present the proposed Charter for the Credit Derivatives Governance Committee and accompanying DC Rule changes to implement. Pursuant to the announcement made in 2024, an ISDA working group formed from ISDA’s Credit Steering Committee has worked...

TD Securities Integrates ISDA Create

ISDA has announced that TD Securities has completed its integration of ISDA Create across its global suite of client trading and regulatory agreements. Powered by CreateiQ and S&P Global Market Intelligence, ISDA Create allows users to digitally transform the trading...

ISDA to Extend DRR to cover MIFID/MIFIR Reporting

ISDA has announced it will extend the ISDA Digital Regulatory Reporting (ISDA DRR) solution to cover reporting requirements under the EU and UK Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MIFID) and Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (MIFIR), and is working with...