Schemes stand to gain derivatives reprieve

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Schemes are set to gain a reprieve from impending European derivatives regulation, following warnings that banks will pass on increased costs to their pension fund clients.

The implementation of Basel III regulations through the EU Capital Requirements Directive IV will force banks to hold more capital against over-the-counter derivatives that are not transacted throu...

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