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Firms face heightened op risk while implementing US CCP rules

The US requirement that all over-the-counter products be cleared through central counterparties has been viewed positively, but how it will work and the implications it has for banks is still unclear

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The introduction of new rules on clearing for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives has caused many to sit up and take notice. The Dodd-Frank Act’s Title VIII, also known as the Payment, Clearing and Supervision Act of 2010, has been designed specifically to mitigate systemic risk in the financial system and promote greater stability within the global financial markets.

The specifics of Title VIII

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