Derivatives

Eurex has extended its scope of acceptable collateral to include exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a move which could significantly boost the ETF market.

Demand for collateral transformation services will increase due to a need for high-quality liquid assets, according to the latest IOSCO report.

Commerzbank’s Eugene Stanfield, head of derivatives execution and clearing services, is to leave after serving over 16 years at the bank, according to sources.

Industry participants are looking at tackling an outstanding issue from European regulations on identifiers for OTC derivatives.

A controversial rule which will expose investors to increased currency risks in derivatives transactions has been rubber-stamped by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA).

Commerzbank has become the first sell-side institution to sign up to OpenGamma’s new margining service, in the build up to new central clearing requirements.

Europe's pension funds could be forced to withdraw from the OTC derivatives market if rules on variation margin are not reviewed.

The world’s largest swap dealers have begun industry-wide testing of a collateral utility for non-cleared OTC derivatives, as banks look to cooperate in the face of tough regulations.

Credit Suisse and RBS are among five banks that will offer voluntary swaptions clearing with CME, as banks look to push more products through clearing to avoid higher costs.

AIA has appointed BNP Paribas to take responsibility for its OTC derivatives operations in Hong Kong and Singapore.