CME sees clearing boost from OTC collateral rules
Futures exchanges are hoping stricter collateral rules on OTC derivatives will encourage market participants to migrate to cleared derivatives services.
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Banks may be unable to meet ‘fast-tracked’ EU margin rules – ISDA
Banks may struggle to update their collateral systems if the EU fast-tracks implementation of the initial margin rules.
EU could fast-track derivatives margin rules
Law firm Linklaters anticipates the rules could come into force by mid November if the EC accelerates implementation.
Tradition’s repo platform executes first buy-side transaction
The platform executed its first collateral transaction on 6 October between a UK pension fund and CME Clearing Europe.
Ex-CFTC Commissioner allays derivatives fragmentation fears
The European Commission has adopted the initial margin rules, which is set to come into force in January 2017.
Lombard Risk eyes buy-side with cloud tech
Lombard Risk is targeting pension funds, asset managers, and buy-side brokers with its new collateral management system.
European authorities block collateral respite for pension funds
The regulatory bodies have rejected the EC's proposed amendment for pension funds posting initial margin.
Custodial bottlenecks cause extension for initial margin rules
The CFTC has given swaps dealers until 3 October to establish custodial accounts for posting initial margin.
“US firms will suffer from swaps-collateral rules” says CFTC Commissioner
The FSB has pressed global regulators to adopt initial margin rules as soon as possible.
FSB cautions over further margin rules delays
Only the US, Canada and Japan are ready to implement initial margin requirements on 1 September.