ISDA Clearing Model Comparison

On February 1, 2024, ISDA published a comparison of available US Treasury (UST) clearing models, as well as models for clearing repos at other central counterparties (CCPs) globally and models for clearing derivatives. This comparison is intended to help market participants understand existing and potential new clearing models for UST cash and repo transactions as they implement the US SEC’s recent rules requiring clearing of such transactions.

ISDA has subsequently updated UST and repo clearing model comparison chart to reflect new information as of March 22, 2026.

 

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