Notice 28 Apr 2025 risk management, compliance, volatility event charge, financial regulation, securities

📈SEC Approves FICC's Proposed Volatility Event Charge for Risk Management

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation's proposal to implement a Volatility Event Charge. This new charge aims to enhance margin methodologies, managing credit risk more effectively by assessing additional fees during periods of heightened market volatility linked to scheduled economic events. The charge is expected to improve financial resilience for member firms amidst significant market fluctuations.

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Notice 11 Mar 2025 risk management, securities regulation, margin requirements, financial markets, volatility event charge, fixed income

💰Proposed Volatility Event Charge Affects FICC Member Obligations

The Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing a proposal from the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation to adopt a Volatility Event Charge. This charge aims to enhance risk management during periods of heightened market volatility by adjusting margin requirements to improve the resilience of clearing operations.

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