The Swap

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.