Swaps end-users struggle for clearing access – survey

Thirty of 44 derivatives end-users cite difficulties finding and maintaining access to CCPs

Many derivatives end-users have issues with their clearing brokers that prevent or limit their access to central counterparties (CCPs), a report by international standard-setters shows.

Four multinational bodies published a joint report earlier today, August 7, evaluating the effects of regulatory reforms on OTC clearing activity. Of 44 derivatives end-users surveyed as part of the report, more than two-thirds said they had faced difficulties getting and maintaining access to CCPs.

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