The ISDA basis reviewed
The introduction of ISDA 2014 CDS definitions has resulted in considerable contract basis for banks and sovereigns
- Subordinated basis is higher for peripheral banks
- Negligible basis on senior spreads
- Peripheral sovereigns have the largest basis
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