The Swap

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.

The 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.

Central banks face a wide range of issues in 2022, from the rapid development of sustainable finance to the rise of crypto assets and the potential for central bank digital currencies. Sylvie Goulard, second deputy governor at the Banque de France, joins ISDA’s Scott O’Malia to discuss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

China’s derivatives market is fairly small relative to the size of its economy, but forthcoming legal and market developments could help to further grow the country’s capital markets. Chong Liew from Linklaters and LSEG’s Jenny Cosco give their perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With banks and institutional investors showing increased appetite for crypto assets, what role will derivatives play in this exciting asset class, and what steps need to be taken to build a robust and liquid derivatives market? Mark Wetjen, head of policy and regulatory strategy at FTX US, gives his views. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Promoting and maintaining diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace is fast becoming a risk and compliance priority for financial institutions. Tuvia Borok, global head of policy and documentation at Goldman Sachs, talks to ISDA CEO Scott O’Malia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the job of financial stability authorities to ensure the financial system is resilient and to identify any potential vulnerabilities. The Bank of England’s deputy governor for financial stability, Sir Jon Cunliffe, discusses the current areas of focus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crypto assets are growing at a rapid pace, with increasing interest from institutional investors, which is driving renewed focus on developing robust standards and legal foundations. Former CFTC chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo talks to ISDA CEO Scott O’Malia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The European Commission has a busy end to 2021 in store, with publication of new capital measures due in October, continuing work to enable the transition to a climate-neutral economy by 2050 and an ongoing initiative to review its flagship markets legislation. The EC’s Sean Berrigan discusses the EU’s regulatory priorities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Regulatory reforms over the past decade helped banks weather the coronavirus crisis, but what’s in store in the future? What will it take to be a leading investment bank, and to what extent will technology be the differentiating factor? JP Morgan analyst Kian Abouhossein gives his views. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Higher capital and liquidity requirements are widely thought to have helped banks weather the COVID-19 crisis, but do parts of the Basel III framework need to be reconsidered in light of the pandemic? Deutsche Bank group treasurer Dixit Joshi talks to ISDA CEO Scott O’Malia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The requirement to post initial margin for non-cleared derivatives was one of the main post-financial crisis reforms. As the industry prepares for the final two phases of implementation, Greg O’Donahue of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and  Jérôme  Blais of BNP Paribas Securities Services reflect on the impact and challenges of the requirements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Market participants face a huge number of changes, from the death of LIBOR to adapting to the post-Brexit landscape. How is this affecting trading patterns and customer behavior? Sian Hurrell, head of global sales and relationship management at RBC Capital Markets, gives her views. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Technological innovation could transform derivatives markets, but how do you identify technologies with true potential, and what parts of the trade lifecycle are most in need of a tech upgrade? Industry veteran Mark Beeston, founder and partner at Illuminate Financial, shares his perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.