Clearing
US clearing rules do not exempt SPVs, but industry is split on whether other exemptions - for unclearable swaps - would apply
Clearing rules for over-the-counter derivatives are prompting buy-side firms to revisit long-standing futures clearing relationships, with some customers choosing to house both sets of business in the...
Policy-makers say they will not bail out a stricken clearing house, which means the industry needs explicit recovery and resolution plans. It also means member firms will get a better picture of exactly...
This handy guide reviews the various steps banks are taking to improve their risk management techniques, looking at the benefits and pitfalls of each one.
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In the US, banks with more than $10 billion in assets will be required to clear from June 10 – and the smallest of these institutions may not be attractive clients. Some are struggling to be ready in time, but others have shown it can be done. By Joe...
Clearing houses need flexibility to determine correct course of action, says head of risk at Eurex Clearing
Equivalence and substituted compliance issues must be resolved quickly, or financial markets will be affected, says Kono at Japanese FSA
Early adopters of over-the-counter derivatives clearing tended to be the big beasts of the buy-side universe, but smaller firms – such as France’s OFI Asset Management – are coming on board as well. By Tom Osborn
Pension funds tend not to have a lot of cash lying around, making it difficult for them to meet clearing house margin calls. Specialist asset manager Insight Investment is pressing for a solution. By Tom Osborn
Banks will have a six-month grace period before they must finally start clearing by July 2014
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