How latest initial margin rules for OTC derivatives will affect schemes
Additional margin rules will apply to schemes using OTC derivatives from September this year. Paul Cluley looks at how funds will be affected and what they need to do next.
In 2016 the global move towards mandatory margining of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives began. By the end of 2017 most pension schemes using derivatives will have seen changes to cater for variation...
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