Isda AGM 2019
The biggest stories from Isda’s 2019 AGM
From new uses of SOFR to non-modellable risk factors in Asia – here are the 10 best stories from the conference
LCH discounting switch tipped to help SOFR swap market
Isda AGM: Using SOFR discounting for Libor swaps will help build liquidity, say market participants
Traders back SOFR derivatives as repo hedge
Isda AGM: Market participants say products linked to the rate could mitigate quarter-end spikes
Goldman welcomes Basel’s rationalisation drive
Isda AGM: Praise for efforts to curb fragmentation, but EU official defends rollback of deference
EU permissions regimes could reduce no-deal risks
Isda AGM: UK firms could still trade with EU clients on exit, but solutions are complex and temporary
Hong Kong goes slow on swaps trading mandate
Isda AGM: Regulator fears disruption to its position as global hub if it forces trades on venue
CFTC official warns on Sef rule overhaul
Isda AGM: Targeted changes better than a total rewrite, says Rostin Behnam
High costs limiting CNY corporate swaps market
Isda AGM: Demand growing but high capital costs burdening banks
Isda’s CDS fix draws murmurs of dissent
Proposed changes don’t go far enough for some; others say it will block legitimate activity