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.

Response to MAS on Recovery and Resolution

On May 8, ISDA and the FIA responded to the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) consultation on recovery and resolution planning and enhancement of resolution powers for capital market infrastructures. The response supports the proposed framework for recovery and orderly...

SwapsInfo First Quarter of 2026 Review

Trading activity in interest rate derivatives (IRD) and credit derivatives increased in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of 2025. IRD traded notional grew by 38.1%, led by increased activity in overnight index swaps (OIS). Index...