Collateral Optimisation versus Risk Diversification: The Dilemma of a Single or Multiple Clearer Strategy
In a recent DerivSource webinar, the panel discussed the pros and cons of centralising OTC and ETD…
Collateral Management
DerivSource provides industry analysis, expert Q&As and commentary articles on collateral management including news from collateral management software vendors and derivatives clearinghouses and updates on their products and services for both cleared and uncleared margin such as cross margining, collateral optimization, triparty collateral management, and repo. Common themes covered include any trends including regulation such as UMR margin rules, EMIR and how they impact derivatives market players on both the buy and sell side.
CFTC’s Division of Clearing and Risk Issues Staff Interpretation Regarding Part 22
The staff of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Clearing and Risk today issued an interpretation…
CFTC’s Division of Clearing and Risk Issues Temporary Compliance Delay Due to Hurricane Sandy
Due to the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, the staff of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division…
4sight Publishes Collateral Optimisation Whitepaper
4sight Financial Software, a leading provider of software and consultancy to the Securities Finance and Collateral Management…
Gresham Study Finds Over 60% of Firms are Unable to Reconcile Financial Transactions in Real-time Despite Need to Comply with New Regulation
89% of respondents encounter delays when on-boarding new financial products Gresham Computing plc, a leading provider of…
CFTC to Hold Open Meeting to Consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Enhancing Customer Protections
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, October 25, 2012, at…
SEC Proposes Rules for Security-Based Swap Dealers and Major Security-Based Swap Participants
The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted unanimously to propose capital, margin, and segregation requirements for security-based…
IntercontinentalExchange Receives 4d(a) Order from the CFTC; Cross Margin Benefits Continue Across Energy Contracts While Customers Benefit from Segregated Accounts
IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of global regulated futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets,…
SunGard/PRMIA Survey Finds a Quarter of Firms Exiting Businesses Due to Capital Requirements
Financial institutions around the world are feeling the impact of increased capital requirements on certain business lines,…
Collateral Initiatives Coordination Forum (CICF) Calls for Urgent Focus on Collateral Fluidity
The Collateral Initiatives Coordination Forum (a grouping of European trade associations representing a broad range of financial…