Variation Margin Payments: Cash Out, Alternatives In

Cash is No Longer King: The Changing Face of Collateral in Derivatives Markets The financial world is always evolving, and one area undergoing a significant transformation is the use of collateral in derivatives markets. This shift away from cash-dominated variation margin (VM) payments towards a broader range of assets has profound implications for market participants. … Read more

Ice: EU Regulation Simplification Fails in Practice

EU Regulation: Are Simplifications a Reality or Just a Promise? Examining the Disconnect Between Regulatory Goals and Market Realities The Illusion of Regulatory Ease The financial world often hears promises of regulatory simplification. However, as Hester Serafini, the President of Ice Clear Europe, recently pointed out, the reality can be quite different. Speaking at the … Read more