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ISDA publishes second special AGM issue of its IQ in Brief, plus further remarks from CEO

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Published on: 12 May 2021

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LNB News 12/05/2021

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Issue Date: 12 May 2021

Published Date: 12 May 2021

Jurisdiction(s): United Kingdom

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The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) has published the opening remarks by CEO Scott O’Malia from the third day of its 2021 AGM, in which he discussed the resilience of financial markets during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic; environmental, social and governance issues; the credit valuation adjustment (CVA) capital framework; and the post-Brexit landscape. ISDA has also published a second AGM-related special edition of its IQ in Brief, containing coverage of the AGM as well as articles on hybrid working and climate disclosures.

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