ISDA and Related Workstreams: Interest Rate Reform

The following table identifies various key ISDA workstreams relating to the reform of interbank offered rates (IBORs) and other interest rate benchmarks and the development of alternative risk-free rates (RFRs). This table does not, however, purport to be an exhaustive list of all work being undertaken by ISDA in this area.

A Welcome Extension on US Treasury Clearing

Yesterday, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced it would delay the implementation of mandatory clearing for US Treasury securities by one year. That means eligible cash transactions will now need to be cleared by December 31, 2026, with...

ISDA and FIA Response on Pre-Hedging

On February 21, ISDA and FIA responded to the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO)’s consultation report on pre-hedging. In the response, the associations highlight that an appropriate, consistent and well-understood framework for pre-hedging is important for safe and efficient...