Portfolio Compression EMIR Operations Market Practice Guidance

(This supersedes the Portfolio Compression EMIR Operations Market Practice Guidance published on October 18, 2013)
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Provides operational guidance for portfolio compression imposed by EMIR which came into effect on 15th September 2013. Please note that these materials have been prepared and published for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, accounting, tax or other professional advice.

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