Publication of the Equity Definitions Clause Library

ISDA has published version 1 of the ISDA Equity Derivatives Clause Library.

The ISDA Equity Derivatives Clause Library provides drafting options with respect of certain clauses that parties can choose to include in an equity derivatives transaction that incorporates the 2002 ISDA Equity Derivatives Definitions (Versionable Edition) (the “Equity Definitions”).

Version 1 of the ISDA Equity Derivatives Clause Library is focused on adapting certain provisions from the 2011 ISDA Equity Derivatives Definitions and certain Additional Disruption Events from master equity derivatives confirmation agreements published by ISDA for use with transactions documented under the 2002 ISDA Equity Derivatives Definitions.

Response on Commodity Derivatives Markets

On April 22, ISDA and FIA submitted a joint response to the European Commission’s (EC) consultation on the functioning of commodity derivatives markets and certain aspects relating to spot energy markets. In addition to questions on position management, reporting and...

Episode 50: The Value of Derivatives

A new report from ISDA shows that companies all over the world use derivatives to alleviate uncertainty, transfer risk and enhance profitability. ISDA discusses the findings with Boston Consulting Group’s Roy Choudhury. Please view this page via Chrome to access...

ISDA/IIF Response to EC Market Risk Consultation

On February 22, ISDA and the Institute of International Finance (IIF) submitted a joint response to the European Commission’s (EC) consultation on the application of the market risk prudential framework. The associations believe the capital framework should be risk-appropriate and...

ISDA Submits Letter on Environmental Credits

On April 15, ISDA submitted a response to the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) consultation on environmental credits and environmental credit obligations. The response supports the FASB’s overall proposals to establish clear and consistent accounting guidance for environmental credits, but...