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New standard CSA could be hurt by WGMR rules
Some dealers have started trading under the standard credit support annex, but a requirement in new uncleared margin rules could subject many trades to a haircut, potentially causing a re-think. By Matt...
European legislators have opted to exempt certain derivatives trades from the CVA capital charge under Basel III. But this decision puts Europe at odds with other countries that have implemented the Basel...
The first clearing mandates came into force in the US on March 11, but there is still plenty of uncertainty about how certain parts of the new regulatory framework will function. In this roundtable discussion,...
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Breaking break clauses
The value of early termination clauses in derivatives depends crucially on the type of close-out value used and on the counterparty risk, and embeds optionality in even the most vanilla swap contracts. In the case of the so-called risk-free close-out,...
Extraterritoriality: US person definition doubt
The Dodd-Frank Act requires any trade involving a US person to meet strict new regulatory requirements. The first mandatory clearing requirements are now in force – but the definition of US person is still not finalised, creating havoc for firms trying...
The implications of Emir and Dodd-Frank for Asia’s CCPs
Prescriptions within Emir and Dodd-Frank over the use of third-country clearing houses could drive European and US players out of Asia derivative markets – with a potentially negative impact on liquidity
Active funds list causes furore
Listed firms complain about breach of confidentiality – others say they are victim of human error – after Risk publishes list of fund managers that face March 11 clearing deadline
Rise in CCPs may spur collateral fragmentation
Currently only two Asian currencies figure on international clearing houses’ list of suitable collateral, but with another five CCPs set to be launched around the region the spectrum of instruments used will broaden. What will be acceptable and will...
Central clearing obligations cause collateral headaches in Asia
The relaxation of the LCR partially addresses the liquidity concerns of Asian banks over Basel III, but as the region moves towards the central clearing of over-the-counter derivatives concerns over the availability of the right sort of instruments remain...
Chinese equity derivatives master agreement close to being finalised
Securities firms in China have begun trading OTC equity derivatives, with a final master agreement expected soon
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