Mifid II a 'deal killer' for some swaps, corporates warn

Requirement to broadcast quotes could end trading in certain swaps

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Higher prices will end demand for some products, clients warn

European corporates are warning that draft rules limiting the ability for banks to offer client-specific prices will be a "deal killer" for some swaps, and say they will probably avoid banks that are unable to give them a better deal.

Europe's draft rules on transparency and trading require dealers to make bilateral over-the-counter derivatives quotes available to all of their clients under some conditions – effectively barring the current practice of giving preferential treatment to certain

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