International Security Market Association (ISMA)


 

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International Security Market Association (ISMA)

Swiss law association located in Zurich that regroups all the participants on the Eurobond primary and secondary markets. Establishes uniform trading procedures in the international bond markets.



International Security Market Association (ISMA)

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Bank for International Settlements (BIS)

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