ISDA Response to METI’s Consultation on Carbon Credit Report

On May 13, 2022, ISDA submitted its response to Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s (METI) consultation on its carbon credit report. In its response, ISDA highlights the important role derivatives and financial institutions play in the carbon credit markets by increasing liquidity and transparency. ISDA also notes it is important to clarify the legal nature of voluntary carbon credits (VCC) to enhance the robustness of the VCC trading market.

ISDA AGM Studio: Michelle Beck, FCA

Michelle Beck, director for wholesale buy‑side oversight at the Financial Conduct Authority, speaks with ISDA’s global head of public policy, Steven Kennedy, about the regulatory approach to systemic risk in non‑bank financial intermediation after a panel discussion on how robust...