Video Interview: What’s Next for Derivatives Markets?

The coronavirus pandemic has had a far-ranging impact on the global economy and the financial system. Derivatives markets shifted gear when the crisis escalated during March and April, as banks focused critical resources on business continuity and the management of market volatility.

Now that regulatory relief has given firms the bandwidth they needed, ISDA’s CEO Scott O’Malia considers what happens next, and where the focus should be for the remainder of the year.

Eyeing the Basel III Finish Line

An effective regulatory capital framework relies on multiple ingredients, from appropriate drafting to rigorous testing and consultation. Even minor calibration distortions can inflate capital requirements, which could negatively affect the capacity of banks to support deep and liquid markets, with...

Joint Comment Letter on Basel III Endgame Proposal

The Institute of International Finance (IIF), the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) today submitted a joint comment letter to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the...