Claim OwnershipThe Swap
Subscribed: 50Played: 1,046
Subscribe
©2020 International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc.
Description
Take a walk into the world of derivatives, as ISDA explores developments in financial markets, risk management, regulation and technology. Featuring interviews with top experts in trading, policy, risk and economics, The Swap asks why the issues that matter actually matter.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
41 Episodes
Reverse
Regulators have looked for ways to make the US Treasury market more efficient, competitive and resilient. What’s been achieved and what else is needed? ISDA talks to Michelle Neal at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sustainable and green finance will play a critical part in the transition to net zero. SGX’s Michael Syn talks about how the exchange is approaching this issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Darrell Duffie, professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, has highlighted shrinking bank balance sheet capacity as a key reason for bouts of illiquidity in the US Treasury market. What’s the answer? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From the final farewell of LIBOR to release of the long-awaited US capital proposals, several key issues have dominated derivatives markets in 2023. ISDA’s Scott O’Malia and Eric Litvack look back on the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Key pieces of EU financial market regulation have been reviewed, resulting in several key changes. What will this mean for derivatives market participants? ISDA speaks to ESMA executive director Natasha Cazenave. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Regulators around the world have been revising their derivatives reporting rules to incorporate global data standards. JP Morgan’s Eleanor Kelly and DTCC’s Syed Ali discuss the importance of the rules and the benefits of taking a digital approach to implementation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed increased clearing of certain US Treasury securities, but what impact would that have on market structure? Frank La Salla, president and chief executive of DTCC, gives his views. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The development of local derivatives markets can help boost economic growth and financial market liquidity in emerging market and developing economies, but how can jurisdictions ensure these markets are efficient and resilient? The EBRD’s Axel van Nederveen and Frontclear’s Romina Lopez Martinez give their views. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The threat of cyber attacks and vulnerabilities in the crypto market are among the issues being discussed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Technology Advisory Committee. The committee’s sponsor, CFTC commissioner Christy Goldsmith Romero, discusses its priorities and objectives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A recent series of liquidity crunches has prompted a global regulatory effort to identify and remediate potential vulnerabilities in financial markets. How is that work progressing? ISDA talks to IOSCO’s Martin Moloney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The invasion of Ukraine and subsequent rise in energy costs have brought the issue of energy security to the fore. How are policymakers responding, and what impact will this have on the transition to a green economy? ISDA talks to BP’s Niamh Staunton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Regulators would like to see increased central clearing of US Treasury securities to further strengthen the resiliency of the financial system. What are the implications of this potential change? ISDA talks to Brian Ruane at Bank of New York Mellon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The collapse of FTX and the knock-on effects on the crypto market continue to make headlines, but what other stories are likely to feature prominently in 2023? Bloomberg’s Tracy Alloway and the FT’s Philip Stafford give their views. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From the war in Ukraine and surging energy prices to the sell-off in UK gilts and the impact on liability-driven investment funds, the past year has seen a succession of unexpected, market-moving events. ISDA’s Scott O’Malia and Eric Litvack look back at an astonishing year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The sixth and final phase of margin requirements for non-cleared derivatives came into effect on September 1. How did the market react – and what’s next? Scott O’Malia talks to Wayne Forsythe at State Street and Liz Lindsay at Bank of Montreal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Energy prices have reached stratospheric levels, triggering predictions of a challenging winter in the northern hemisphere. What’s the outlook for global energy markets, and how will the current landscape impact the switch to renewables? Scott O’Malia talks to Kevin Book at ClearView Energy Partners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1The voluntary carbon market is seen as having a key role in the transition to a green economy, but transparency and integrity are critical to its success. Annette Nazareth, chair of the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market, talks to Scott O’Malia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The crypto market has experienced a period of significant volatility, with the value of major cryptocurrencies falling sharply in recent weeks. What impact will this have on the crypto derivatives market? Nicola White of B2C2 and Purvi Maniar of FalconX share their perspectives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Distributed ledger technology could potentially revolutionize financial markets by overhauling legacy systems and slashing infrastructure costs. Where are the greatest opportunities in derivatives markets, and what will it take to effect change? Scott O’Malia talks to Digital Asset CEO Yuval Rooz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has a full agenda, with climate change, crypto assets, benchmark reform and swap reporting requirements just a few of the issues on the to-do list. CFTC chair Rostin Behnam talks with ISDA about the commission’s priorities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States
Thanks for this, it's actually been really helpful!