EMIR exemption: What schemes need to know

Stephanie Baxter examines the impact on schemes of extending the exemption on central clearing

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An extension to the exemption on centrally clearing OTC derivatives would not mean schemes could rest easy, finds Stephanie Baxter.

Pension schemes can breathe a sigh of relief now the European Commission is likely to give in to pressure to extend their exemption from centrally clearing over the counter (OTC) derivatives under ...

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