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Since 1985, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association has worked to make the global derivatives markets safer and more efficient... ISDA's pioneering work in developing the ISDA Master Agreement and a wide range of related documentation materials, and in ensuring the enforceability of their netting and collateral provisions, has helped to significantly reduce credit and legal risk. The Association has been a leader in promoting sound risk management practices and processes, and engages constructively with policymakers and legislators around the world to advance the understanding and treatment of derivatives as a risk management tool... ISDA fosters safe and efficient derivatives markets to facilitate effective risk management for all users of derivative products.

Primary location: New York United States