Episode 26: Phase Six and Beyond

The sixth and final phase of margin requirements for non-cleared derivatives came into effect on September 1. How did the market react – and what’s next? Scott O’Malia talks to Wayne Forsythe at State Street and Liz Lindsay at Bank of Montreal.

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FRTB Impact on Correlation Trading

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