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The Swap

Exchanging Views on Derivatives and Finance

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

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  • 50. The Value of Derivatives

    32:19||Season 1, Ep. 50
    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.

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  • 49. Meet the ISDA Chair

    21:11||Season 1, Ep. 49
    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.
  • 48. ISDA at 40

    33:44||Season 1, Ep. 48
    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
  • 47. Basel, Treasury Clearing and NBFI

    35:26||Season 1, Ep. 47
    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.
  • 46. Building a Voluntary Carbon Market

    30:23||Season 1, Ep. 46
    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.
  • 45. Understanding NBFI Risks

    28:09||Season 1, Ep. 45
    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.
  • 44. US Election: Impact on the Financial Sector

    40:32||Season 1, Ep. 44
    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.