International Swaps and Derivatives Association (Isda)
Isda launches hardwiring supplement for CDS settlement auctions
In its final move to incorporate the settlement of credit default swaps (CDS) with cash auctions into standard contracts, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association published its auction settlement supplement today.
Low recovery rates set for Aleris International LCDS
Final settlement values for credit derivatives trades referencing Ohio-based aluminum products manufacturer Aleris International were determined during an auction held today by data vendor Markit and broker Creditex.
Isda to publish auction settlement supplement
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Isda to publish auction settlement supplement, launches close-out protocol
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association will publish its auction settlement supplement and open the Protocol on March 12.
Contract counterattack
Efforts to recover the value of nearly 200,000 derivatives transactions conducted with Lehman Brothers have been frustrated by a provision of the International Swaps and Derivatives Association master agreement. But the bankrupt estate is fighting back…
New single-name CDS sparks hedging worries
Plans to reshape the US single-name credit default swap (CDS) market are causing concerns among some credit portfolio managers, due to a limit on their ability to get capital relief for hedges under Basel II.
More MCAs needed to meet equity derivatives targets
Participants in the equity derivatives market say a significant amount of work remains to be done on standardising documentation before it can meet regulators' electronic processing targets for over-the-counter trades.
Isda adds buy-side members to board for first time
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association has elected three buy-side members to its board for the first time in the organisation's history.
Banks agree to EU CCP for clearing CDS
Nine major dealers agreed to use an EU central counterparty (CCP) for clearing trades in credit default swaps (CDSs) today, paving the way for talks to resume with the European Commission.
Clearing CDS for lift-off
A new single-name North American credit default swap (CDS) contract, due to be launched next month, is expected to bring greater standardisation to the market and pave the way for central clearing.
European CDS regulation 'inevitable' - EC official
The European Commission (EC) is moving ahead with plans to enforce central clearing of credit default swaps (CDSs), despite a plea by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (Isda) to resume dialogue on the issue.
JP Morgan CDS pricing model to be made available via Isda
JP Morgan's credit default swap (CDS) Analytical Engine will be released as open source code soon via the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (Isda). Isda believes the model - which is used to price CDS contracts - will increase transparency…
Cash-settlement auctions working, says Isda
The auction process for cash-settling credit derivatives trades has been tested recently but is working well, said Bob Pickel, chief executive of the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, at a symposium held by the organisation in New York on…
Ecuador recovery set at 31.375% in first sovereign CDS auction
The recovery rate for government bonds issued by the Republic of Ecuador was set at 31.375% today, in an auction to cash-settle sovereign credit default swap (CDS) contracts linked to the country's debt.
Isda documentation to cover CDS settlement auctions
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association plans to incorporate the credit default swap (CDS) settlement auction process into the 2003 Isda credit derivatives definitions by mid-March.
Hawaiian Telcom LCDS recovery set at 40.125%
A final price of 40.125% was set on cash-settled loan credit default swaps (LCDS) trades referencing Hawaiian Telcom during an auction today.
Auction sets 52.5% recovery on Masonite LCDSs
A final settlement value of 52.5% was set for loan credit default swap (LCDS) trades referencing first-lien loans to Ontario-based door manufacturer Masonite, during a cash-settlement auction held today.
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Dealers vote for third LCDX auction
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association will publish terms for a cash-settlement auction on loan credit default swaps (LCDSs) referencing Hawaiian Telecom over the coming weeks.