UK regulators consult on changes to margin requirements for non-centrally cleared derivatives

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have opened a consultation on margin requirements for non-centrally cleared derivatives. The proposals are to: - Make permanent the current temporary exemption, which is due to expire 4 January 2026, for single-stock equity options and index options from the UK bilateral margining requirements. The EU had the same temporary exemption until 24 December 2024 when the latest revisions to the European Market...
By: A&O Shearman

A&O Shearman