KDPW_CCP: Trying to find a niche in OTC clearing

LCH.Clearnet, owner of the incumbent interest rate swap clearer, SwapClear, is facing new competitors at all levels - global, regional and local. One of the local competitors is Poland's KDPW_CCP, which is due to launch a service for zloty denominated products this month. By Duncan Wood

iwona-sroka-2
Iwona Sroka

When it comes to interest rate swap clearing, LCH.Clearnet had the market to itself for a long time – its SwapClear service was launched in 1999, but it was not until CME Group’s rival service won the backing of dealers in early 2011 that it had a heavyweight competitor. This month, a third big player – Germany’s Eurex – is expected to open its own interest rate swap clearing house, EurexOTC Clear.

And SwapClear is facing increasing competition at a regional and local level, too. Singapore’s SGX

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@risk.net or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.risk.net/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@risk.net to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Risk.net? View our subscription options

Switching CCP – How and why?

As uncertainty surrounding Brexit continues and the impacts of Covid-19-driven market volatility are analysed, it is essential for banks and their end-users to understand their clearing options, and how they can achieve greater capital and cross…

Most read articles loading...

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Risk.net account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account here