FX options clearing gains momentum
Steps are finally being taken to establish a mechanism for the central clearing of over-the-counter foreign exchange options. Market participants face substantial initial margin requirements for options trades under forthcoming regulations if they are not cleared.
The technical difficulties of clearing FX options have been known for several years; as they are physically settled, central counterparties (CCPs) would need access to substantial liquidity to guarantee settlement in line with
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