The Swap

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.