ISDA in Review 2024

ISDA celebrates its 40th anniversary, highlighting industry collaboration, standardization, and the evolution of the derivatives market.

Milestone Celebration

  • ISDA marks its 40th anniversary, reflecting on its original vision of industry collaboration and standardization.
  • The January 2025 issue of IQ discusses the future of the derivatives market.

Podcast Episode

  • Episode 48 of Swap features discussions with pioneers Tom Jasper and Jeffrey Golden.
  • The episode covers the emergence of derivatives and the importance of standards in the market.

Recent Posts

  • “On ISDA’s 40th: We’re Just Getting Started” emphasizes ongoing developments in the industry.
  • “Deadline Pressure on Treasury Clearing” addresses current challenges in treasury clearing processes.

Speeches

  • Scott O’Malia discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by digital transformation in his opening remarks.

Asset Classes

  • ISDA has published the Equity Definitions VE Version 2.0, updating standards for equity derivatives.

Public Policy

  • The updated OTC Derivatives Compliance Calendar is now available for January 2025.
  • Insights on derivatives regulations and buy-side perspectives in Japan are shared.

Regional Responses

  • ISDA responds to the EMIR Active Account Consultation in Europe.
  • A joint letter to the SEC addresses US Treasury clearing concerns in North America.

Infrastructure

  • ISDA provides feedback on the CSA Consultation regarding revisions to Canadian clearing obligations.

Risk & Capital

  • A joint response to the ECB Consultation discusses options and discretions under EU law.