The TRADE

IHS Markit launches initial margin calculation tool for OTC derivatives

IHS Markit is set to launch a new initial margin calculation service for non-cleared derivatives across equities, interest rates, FX, credit and commodities. The tool will offer users risk sensitivity ...
Business Wire

Acadia Successfully Onboards Over 1,000 Phase 6 Initial Margin Firms

NORWELL, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acadia, the leading industry provider for integrated risk management services for the derivatives community, is pleased to announce that it has successfully onboarded ...
JD Supra

CFTC Extends Phase 5 Compliance Date for Its Initial Margin Rules and Proposes More Regulatory Flexibility for Non-US Commodity Pool Operators

On May 28, 2020, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or Commission) unanimously approved an interim final rule extending the Phase 5 compliance date for the Commission’s initial margin ...
Investopedia

Understanding Option Margin: Definition, Requirements, and Calculation

James Chen, CMT is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. Option margin is the collateral (cash or securities) an investor must deposit before writing or selling options ...