Interest rate derivatives (IRD) trading activity increased in 2024, driven by interest rate volatility, adjustments in central bank policies and shifting market expectations on inflation and economic growth. Index credit derivatives also saw increased activity, as measured by traded notional,...

On February 14, ISDA submitted a response to the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) discussion paper 24/2 on improving the UK transaction reporting regime under the UK Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MIFID) framework. The FCA indicated it is making...

Capital Markets & the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia February 19, 2025 Opening Remarks Scott O’Malia ISDA Chief Executive   Good morning, everyone. I’d like to add my thanks to Saudi Tadawul Group for working with us on this event, as...

The Basel III capital framework was designed to strengthen the regulation, supervision and risk management of banks in response to weaknesses exposed by the global financial crisis. As the last components of the framework are finalized and implemented around the...