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The Swap

The Swap

Hosted by International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc.

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Episodes

61

Latest episode

Oct 2026

Language

EN

About the show

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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October 1, 202643 min

Modelling Margin

The ISDA Standard Initial Margin Model has proved to be one of the most consequential industry models ever developed. The Swap talks with two industry veterans involved in its development. Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

July 30, 202640 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.

June 3, 202634 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.

May 11, 202626 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.

April 24, 202636 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.

February 23, 202647 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.

January 28, 202626 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.

January 12, 202644 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.

October 13, 202535 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.

September 2, 202536 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.

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