International Swaps and Derivatives Association
International Swaps and Derivatives Association : ISDA promotes orderly practices in the swap market, conducts research on the volume and quality of transactions, and public understanding. The Association, established in 1985, is a not-for-profit corporation, with headquarters in New York City; members include over 140 institutions worldwide representing dealers in swaps, corporations, software firms, and law firms. ISDA, formerly known as the International Swap Dealers Association, changed its name in August 1993. See: Derivatives