Articles by Paulina Pielichata
CME-FICC cross-margin extension timeline questioned
SEC changes and queries around margin segregation may make end-2025 deadline unrealistic
Clearing members welcome LME default fund cap
But 2022 nickel crisis still makes hedge funds doubt banks would foot the bill for default at all
EU racing to comply with active account rules
Industry wants simpler route to exemptions ahead of ‘challenging’ deadline for new clearing regime
‘More questions than answers’ in race to build repo plumbing
Complexity could slow development of matching and credit-checking tools for US Treasury trades
Margin standards are here – and clearing firms aren’t happy
Clearing members complain that latest transparency proposals would force them to act as middlemen by providing margin simulation tools for clients
Osttra to launch Treasury clearing middleware
Mid-year delivery expected for system that aids credit checking for repo trades
Banks divided over CME’s done-away model for UST clearing
Buy side could give thumbs-up if questions on margin protection and guarantee fees are answered
Diversification of LDI liquidity buffers sparks debate
Funds using credit assets to top up collateral waterfall, but some risk managers are sceptical
Complex EU active account reporting could drive trades out of UK
Draft Emir rules might not force large volumes to move to EU, but will make compliance difficult
Girolami to leave LCH for NatWest
Clearing house CEO named CIB head for UK lender
SEC leadership change puts Treasuries mandate under scrutiny
FICC clearing models approved, but critics think delay could revive prospects of done-away trading
More cleared repo sponsors join Eurex ahead of cross-margining
End of TLTROs for banks and pension fund search for liquidity management tools drives uptake
CME files application for US Treasury and repo clearing
New entrant believes direct user access model will avoid accounting problem that hampers rival FICC
Clearing houses fear being classified as Dora third parties
As 2025 deadline looms, CCP and exchange members seek risk information that’s usually deemed confidential
Netting hurdles could decide the US Treasuries clearing race
Competing CCPs must resolve accounting and cross-margining obstacles to benefit from SEC mandate
Clearing members welcome JSCC initial margin reforms
Stress loss add-ons touted as path to ensure defaulter pays and default fund contributions shrink
Risk management overhauls juggle speed and independence
Some banks say the 1.5 line of defence responds faster to risk, but supervisors are still divided
Eurex default fund reshuffle leaves members frustrated
Clearing members say concentration margin add-ons would be fairer than buffer on all portfolios
No end of peer-to-peer demand for securities financing
After Archegos, buy side turns to fellow asset managers for diversity and liquidity in securities financing and repo
Between the lines: why banks are rethinking risk management
Lloyds is not the only bank wanting to reshuffle the three lines of defence as tech risks grow
Ice postpones migration to VAR in bid to improve offsets
Clearing house will move on freight products before energy, as users fret over margin spikes
Clearing members cry foul over restrictive FICC rule change
Draft interpreted as attempt to obstruct rival clearing houses entering US Treasuries market
AI hack threat forcing banks to review cyber controls
Risk Live: AI lowers barriers to entry for phishing, say firms; more common controls needed
VAR migration postponed at LME amid nickel crisis review
Clearing house faces tricky balance between arbitrage trades and corporate metals hedging