Eurozone Contingency Planning: Asset Class Memoranda

The following briefings address possible effects on particular derivatives asset classes of one or more countries exiting the Eurozone. Neither the existence of this page nor the content of any documents or information posted on it should be taken to imply any opinion on the part of ISDA as to the likelihood of the occurrence of any such event.

ISDA is currently working with counsel in respect of each memorandum to either update or confirm the analysis as current and we will update this page with such updated or confirmed memoranda.

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Response to BoE on Systemic Stablecoins

On February 10, ISDA responded to the Bank of England’s (BoE) consultation on a proposed regulatory regime for sterling-denominated systemic stablecoins. In the response, ISDA highlights that any regulatory framework should be assessed through the lens of prudent risk management...

SwapsInfo Full Year 2025 and Q4 2025

Trading activity in interest rate derivatives (IRD) and credit derivatives increased in 2025, reflecting shifting monetary policy expectations and broader market conditions. IRD traded notional rose by about 46% year-on-year, led by an increase in overnight index swaps (OIS). Index...

Maintaining Focus on Basel III Endgame Recalibration

In its original form, the US Basel III endgame proposal would have resulted in disproportionate increases in capital for trading book activities, forcing banks to make difficult choices about their participation in certain businesses. After two-and-a-half years, a revised proposal...