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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.

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S1 · E59
July 30 · 40 min
Reducing Burdens
As she nears the end of her term as chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority, Verena Ross joins The Swap to discuss progress in simplifying and reducing the burden of EU financial regulation, including transaction reporting. Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E58
June 3 · 34 min
The AGM Agenda
This year’s ISDA Annual General Meeting featured discussions on the growth of digital assets and tokenized collateral, how AI is being used in financial services and changes to the regulatory framework. The Swap looks back at the conversations. Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E57
May 11 · 26 min
Clarity on Crypto
As the Clarity Act works its way through Congress, US regulators are evolving their approach to digital assets. SEC commissioner Hester Peirce joins The Swap to talk about crypto regulation, Treasury clearing and artificial intelligence. Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E56
April 24 · 36 min
Countdown to Treasury Clearing
With less than nine months to go until the first US Treasury clearing mandates come into force, BlackRock’s Tyler Wellensiek and BNY’s Nate Wuerffel discuss industry progress. Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E55
February 23 · 47 min
Tokenization in Derivatives Markets
Tokenization has the potential to bring much-needed efficiency and flexibility to collateral management. Sandy Kaul from Franklin Templeton and the DTCC’s Joseph Spiro talk about the opportunities and the path to broader adoption. Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E54
January 28 · 26 min
A Modernization Agenda
ISDA’s chair Amy Hong sets out priorities for the association in 2026 and the important role that technologies like tokenization and artificial intelligence will play in modernizing derivatives markets. Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E53
January 12 · 44 min
The IOSCO Agenda
Global policymakers are focused on a wide-ranging set of issues, including NBFI and the rapid development of advanced technologies. IOSCO secretary general Rodrigo Buenaventura unpacks the regulatory agenda. Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E52
Oct 13, 2025 · 35 min
Innovative Thinking
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. Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E51
Sep 2, 2025 · 36 min
Trading Places
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. Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E50
Apr 23, 2025 · 32 min
The Value of Derivatives
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. Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E49
Mar 18, 2025 · 21 min
Meet the ISDA Chair
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. Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E48
Jan 31, 2025 · 33 min
ISDA at 40
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 Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E47
Dec 17, 2024 · 35 min
Basel, Treasury Clearing and NBFI
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. Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E46
Dec 11, 2024 · 30 min
Building a Voluntary Carbon Market
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. Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E45
Oct 17, 2024 · 28 min
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. Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E44
Oct 3, 2024 · 40 min
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. Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E43
Sep 3, 2024 · 47 min
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. Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E42
Jul 25, 2024 · 38 min
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. Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E41
Jun 3, 2024 · 35 min
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. Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E40
Apr 10, 2024 · 29 min
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. Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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