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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.

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The IOSCO Agenda

The IOSCO Agenda

2026-01-1244:41

Global policymakers are focused on a wide-ranging set of issues, including NBFI and the rapid development of advanced technologies. IOSCO secretary general Rodrigo Buenaventura unpacks the regulatory agenda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Innovative Thinking

Innovative Thinking

2025-10-1335:45

The pace of change in derivatives markets shows no sign of letting up, with rapid evolution across trading, regulation and technology. Industry veteran Don Wilson, founder of trading firm DRW, talks to The Swap about some of the biggest trends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trading Places

Trading Places

2025-09-0236:24

Markets have been volatile so far this year, but what has this meant for market liquidity? The Swap talks to Chris Edmonds from Intercontinental Exchange on trading activity and the market, economic and geopolitical outlook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 BCG’s Roy Choudhury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meet the ISDA Chair

Meet the ISDA Chair

2025-03-1821:11

The start of ISDA’s 40th anniversary coincided with the appointment of a new ISDA chair, Jeroen Krens. In this episode, we hear about his plans for the association and main strategic priorities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
ISDA at 40

ISDA at 40

2025-01-3133:44

To mark ISDA’s 40th anniversary, The Swap meets two pioneers of the derivatives market, Tom Jasper and Jeffrey Golden, to discuss the emergence of derivatives and the importance of standards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this review of the year, ISDA CEO Scott O’Malia and Chairman Eric Litvack look back at the derivatives market and regulatory issues dominating 2024, including Basel III, Treasury clearing and non-bank financial intermediation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Voluntary carbon markets could play an important role in the shift to net zero but what’s needed to build liquidity and ensure transparency in this market? ISDA CEO Scott O’Malia talks to Rubicon Carbon’s Tom Montag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As regulators look to tackle perceived risks posed by non-bank financial intermediation, Bruce Tuckman from the Stern School of Business gives his views on what’s driving these concerns and how they might be resolved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With just weeks to go until the US election, ISDA talks to Rhod Shaw from government affairs consulting firm Alpine Group about the key policy issues and the implications for the financial sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Spotlight on Clearing

Spotlight on Clearing

2024-09-0347:18

Clearing of derivatives has been a key regulatory objective since the 2008 financial crisis, but proposed changes to US capital rules would make clearing much more expensive. Scott O’Malia discusses the implications with LSEG’s Daniel Maguire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Geopolitical risk has become a focus for financial institutions, with the potential to cause extreme volatility in financial markets. How are banks thinking about this? Scott O’Malia talks to Citi’s Brent McIntosh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Exploring GenAI

Exploring GenAI

2024-06-0335:00

A new paper from ISDA Future Leaders in Derivatives explores the potential for generative artificial intelligence in the derivatives market. Scott O’Malia talks to IFLD participants Tom Reynolds and Katherine Arden about the paper’s findings and recommendations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
Exchange of Views

Exchange of Views

2024-03-2144:36

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.
Goodbye 2023

Goodbye 2023

2023-12-2032:59

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.
Reporting Revamp

Reporting Revamp

2023-11-1628:10

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.
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Yasmin Ayoub

Thanks for this, it's actually been really helpful!

Jan 12th
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