The Swap

Jan 31 2025 49 ep. 34 mins 164
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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.
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ISDA at 40

Jan 31 2025 33 mins  
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Basel, Treasury Clearing and NBFI

Dec 17 2024 35 mins  
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Building a Voluntary Carbon Market

Dec 11 2024 30 mins  
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Understanding NBFI Risks

Oct 17 2024 28 mins  
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.

US Election: Impact on the Financial Sector

Oct 03 2024 40 mins  
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.

Spotlight on Clearing

Sep 03 2024 47 mins  
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.

Managing Geopolitical Risk

Jul 25 2024 38 mins  
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.

Exploring GenAI

Jun 03 2024 35 mins  
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.

Making the US Treasury Market More Resilient

Apr 10 2024 29 mins  
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.

Exchange of Views

Mar 21 2024 44 mins  
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.