Notice 5 Jun 2025 governance, risk management, clearing agency, icc, financial regulatory compliance

📈ICC Approval of New Governance Playbook Enhances Risk Management

The SEC approved a proposed rule change by ICE Clear Credit LLC to revise its Governance Playbook. This includes establishing a Board Risk Committee responsible for overseeing risk management and implementing new fitness standards for board members, thus enhancing governance and compliance within the organization.

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Notice 4 Jun 2025 sec, regulation, finance, risk management, clearing agency, treasury policy

💰ICE Clear Credit LLC Treasury Policy Changes and Margin Calls

The Securities and Exchange Commission approved ICE Clear Credit LLC's proposed rule change regarding its Treasury Operations Policies and Procedures. The updates formalize the intraday margin call processes, improving risk management and supporting more effective operations in clearing credit default swap contracts. This development enhances transparency and operational capacity amid fluctuating market conditions.

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Notice 9 May 2025 compliance, securities, risk management, financial regulation, clearing agency, capital policy

📈Proposed Rule Changes to NSCC Capital Policy and Replenishment Plan

The National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC) has filed a notice for proposed amendments to its Capital Policy and Capital Replenishment Plan. These changes aim to simplify and clarify existing statements while documenting alternate authorizations for business continuity. The updates are designed to maintain compliance with regulatory standards and ensure effective management of general business risks.

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Notice 2 May 2025 compliance, finance, securities, risk management, clearing agency

📊Proposed Rule Change for Securities Clearing Agencies on Margin Requirements

The Securities Exchange Commission announces a proposed rule change from the National Securities Clearing Corporation to update its Securities Valuation Framework. This change incorporates new requirements related to substantive inputs for risk-based margin systems, enhancing compliance practices and risk management strategies across clearing agencies. The updates aim to improve the reliability of margin calculations and collateral valuation processes.

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Notice 28 Apr 2025 securities, financial regulation, clearing agency, lch sa, collateral management

💼LCH SA Proposes New Collateral Concentration Limits for Clearing Members

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced LCH SA's proposed rule change to amend collateral concentration limits for supranational and European agency securities. The revision aims to provide more flexibility for clearing members in meeting initial margin requirements, allowing for individual limits per issuer while maintaining risk management standards.

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Notice 28 Apr 2025 compliance, securities regulation, dtc, clearing agency, wind-down plan, recovery plan

📈DTC Proposed Rule Change for Recovery and Wind-Down Plan

The SEC published a notice regarding the proposed amendments to The Depository Trust Company's Recovery and Wind-Down Plan, ensuring compliance with new regulatory requirements. The Plan covers strategies for recovery from financial losses and orderly wind-down procedures. This proposal is designed to maintain continuity of essential services amidst potential market stress.

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Notice 25 Apr 2025 compliance, sec, regulation, clearing agency, ficc, fixed income, intraday margin

📈FICC Proposes Changes to Intraday Margin Collection Rules

The SEC is considering proposed rule changes by the FICC to enhance the collection of intraday margin for clearing agencies. These updates aim to comply with recently adopted standards, ensure effective monitoring of exposure, and clarify procedures for margin collection. The changes provide clearer guidelines for when and how intraday margin calls will be made, enhancing transparency and operational readiness for businesses involved in fixed income transactions.

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Notice 24 Apr 2025 sec, regulatory compliance, risk management, financial markets, clearing agency, treasury securities

💰SEC Evaluates CME Securities Clearing Agency Registration Application

The SEC is assessing CME Securities Clearing, Inc.'s application for registration as a clearing agency under the Securities Exchange Act. The review encompasses stakeholder feedback on risk management and regulatory capital considerations, aiming to ensure compliance and operational efficacy for market participants in handling U.S. Treasury securities transactions.

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Notice 22 Apr 2025 sec, regulatory compliance, clearing agency, lch sa, liquidity risk, collateral management

💧LCH SA's Proposed Rule Change on Liquidity Risk Framework

The Securities and Exchange Commission published a notice concerning LCH SA’s proposed amendments to its Liquidity Risk Modelling Framework. The revisions aim to enhance the management of liquidity risks and clarify the treatment of collateral by detailing processes for liquidity needs arising from daily settlement, thereby aligning operational procedures with empirical data and regulatory standards.

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Notice 27 Mar 2025 regulation, financial services, fees, clearing agency, cash management, lch sa, collateral

💵LCH SA Proposes Changes to Cash and Securities Collateral Fees

LCH SA has submitted a proposed rule change to amend its fee structures for cash and securities collateral used as initial margin in its CDSClear service. The changes aim to enhance competitive dynamics and improve liquidity risk profiles by adjusting fees and spreads based on market conditions and operational considerations.

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