The Swap
International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc.
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.
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Oct 17, 2024 • 28min
Understanding NBFI Risks
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.
Oct 3, 2024 • 41min
US Election: Impact on the Financial Sector
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.
Sep 3, 2024 • 47min
Spotlight on Clearing
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.
Jul 25, 2024 • 38min
Managing Geopolitical Risk
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.
Jun 3, 2024 • 35min
Exploring GenAI
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.
Apr 10, 2024 • 30min
Making the US Treasury Market More Resilient
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.
Mar 21, 2024 • 45min
Exchange of Views
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.
Feb 12, 2024 • 27min
US Treasuries and Bank Balance Sheet Capacity
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.
Dec 20, 2023 • 33min
Goodbye 2023
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.
Dec 7, 2023 • 44min
The EU Regulatory Agenda
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.
