European Commodity Clearing (ECC)
Six CCPs fail to cover concentration risk in Esma stress test
Largest shortfalls modelled in commodity derivatives segment, led by Ice Clear Europe ECC
Rule change cuts ECC default fund by over a third
Member contributions hit two-year low and may fall further
ECC default fund changes set to cut clearing member contributions
Stress loss over margin designed to ease procyclical behaviour seen during 2022 energy shock
The battle to stop energy markets boiling over
European CCPs and supervisors join call for changes to mitigate any repeat of last year’s crisis
Esma calls for enhanced disclosures in OTC energy markets
LME has already mandated more information on non-cleared positions to help foresee market shocks
Ice Clear Europe collateral spreads a ‘nightmare’, say banks
Risk.net spread analysis shows Ice pays little more than half the rate of other CCPs on cash margin
OTC share of EU gas derivatives surges to 25%
Energy price cap may supercharge flight from ETDs and affect CCPs’ ability to manage risks, Esma warns
Market rejects EU attempts to isolate energy firms via Emir
Participants warn proposals would push up hedging costs for little systemic protection
Concentration risk add-ons too low at Ice and ECC, says regulator
Results of European stress test suggest shortfall of collateral for large commodities positions is equivalent to 17% of total required margin
CCPs urged to widen collateral net as commodities spike
Broader acceptance of emissions certificates and letters of credit could relieve margin pressure
LME Clear stretched by CCP stress tests
Metals clearing house would exhaust prefunded resources under Esma’s default shock scenario
EEX futures contract triggers margining spat
Rivals criticise use of lower margins in marketing push
Exchange & Clearing House of the Year: EEX & ECC
Exchange group positions itself for growth at home and abroad
EEX seeks Asia commodity derivatives boost
Cleartrade Exchange acquisition based on greater prospects for growth in Asian commodity markets
European Commodity Clearing adds two board members
Management board of European Commodity Clearing brought into line with parent company