# How Do Regulatory Changes Impact the Negotiation of Threshold Amounts in Csas? ▴ Question

**Published:** 2025-08-14
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## Concept

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## The Recalibration of Counterparty Risk

The negotiation of a threshold amount within a [Credit Support Annex](https://prime.greeks.live/area/credit-support-annex/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) (CSA) has been fundamentally recalibrated from a bilateral risk appetite discussion into a complex exercise in systemic risk management. Previously, the threshold represented a mutually agreed-upon level of uncollateralized exposure, a direct expression of one party’s trust in the other’s creditworthiness. This figure was the primary dial for managing counterparty risk. The global financial crisis of 2008 and the subsequent wave of regulation introduced a new set of non-negotiable parameters, effectively transforming the CSA from a simple bilateral contract into a component of a global financial stability architecture.

At the heart of this transformation are the global margin requirements for non-centrally cleared derivatives, often referred to as the [Uncleared Margin Rules](https://prime.greeks.live/area/uncleared-margin-rules/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) (UMR). These rules, established by bodies like the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), mandate the exchange of two distinct types of collateral, fundamentally altering the negotiation landscape. The introduction of mandatory [Variation Margin](https://prime.greeks.live/area/variation-margin/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) (VM) and Initial Margin (IM) has shifted the focus from a single, credit-based threshold to a multi-layered system of exposure management dictated by regulation.

> Regulatory mandates have converted the CSA threshold from a simple credit risk metric into a complex variable within a system designed for global financial stability.

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## Variation Margin a New Zero Baseline

Variation Margin addresses the daily fluctuations in the market value of a derivatives portfolio. Historically, a [CSA threshold](https://prime.greeks.live/area/csa-threshold/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) would allow for a certain amount of mark-to-market loss before any collateral needed to be posted. The new regulations, for most in-scope entities, have effectively set this threshold to zero for VM. This requirement for daily settlement of mark-to-market exposures removes a significant area of previous negotiation.

The discussion is no longer about if daily exposure should be collateralized, but how the operational mechanics of that daily exchange will function. This change imposes a new operational velocity on collateral management, demanding robust systems for daily valuation and settlement.

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## Initial Margin the Regulatory Floor

[Initial Margin](https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-specific-differences-between-initial-margin-and-variation-margin-procyclicality/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) is a more profound change. It is designed to cover potential future exposure in the event of a counterparty default over an expected close-out period. Unlike VM, IM is not a reflection of current market value but a forward-looking risk calculation. The regulations introduced a critical new figure ▴ the IM Threshold, typically set at $50 million per counterparty group.

A firm is only required to post regulatory IM once this exposure threshold is breached. This creates a new, hard-coded parameter in the system. The negotiation is no longer about setting a threshold from zero upwards based on credit appetite; it begins with acknowledging this regulatory floor. The strategic challenge becomes managing exposures to remain below this threshold or, if crossing it is inevitable, having the complex legal and operational frameworks in place to handle the mandatory exchange and segregation of IM. This regulatory floor has become a central pivot in the entire [negotiation process](https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-does-the-inclusion-of-an-sla-in-an-rfp-affect-the-negotiation-process-with-vendors/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), influencing trading decisions and counterparty selection.

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## Strategy

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## From Bilateral Handshake to Systemic Protocol

The strategic framework for negotiating CSA thresholds has evolved from a credit-centric evaluation to a multi-dimensional analysis of [capital efficiency](https://prime.greeks.live/area/capital-efficiency/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), operational capacity, and regulatory compliance. Regulatory changes have imposed a new logic on the negotiation, compelling firms to view the CSA not as a standalone legal document, but as an integrated component of their enterprise risk and capital management systems. The strategic objective is to optimize the trade-off between the cost of collateral and the capital charges associated with uncollateralized exposures, all within the rigid constraints of the new rules.

This new environment demands a forward-looking, quantitative approach. Before any negotiation begins, a firm must first determine if it is even in scope of the IM rules by calculating its [Average Aggregate Notional Amount](https://prime.greeks.live/area/average-aggregate-notional-amount/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) (AANA) of uncleared derivatives. An AANA exceeding the regulatory threshold (e.g.

$8 billion) triggers the requirement to establish IM-compliant documentation and processes, even if the firm’s exposure to any single counterparty remains below the $50 million IM posting threshold. This creates a strategic imperative to invest in compliance infrastructure well before it is actively used, changing the cost-benefit analysis of entering certain markets or trading with certain counterparties.

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## The Capital Efficiency Imperative

Modern capital adequacy frameworks, such as Basel III, impose significant capital charges on uncollateralized derivatives exposures. The Standardised Approach for [Counterparty Credit Risk](https://prime.greeks.live/area/counterparty-credit-risk/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) ([SA-CCR](https://prime.greeks.live/area/sa-ccr/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite)) and Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA) risk charges can make holding open exposures expensive from a balance sheet perspective. This provides a powerful economic incentive to reduce the CSA threshold, often to zero, even when not strictly required by UMR.

A strategic negotiation now involves modeling the precise capital impact of different threshold levels. A higher threshold might offer operational simplicity by reducing the frequency of collateral movements, but it comes at the direct cost of higher regulatory capital requirements. A lower threshold, while increasing operational intensity, can unlock significant capital efficiencies. The negotiation becomes a quantitative exercise to find the optimal balance point where the marginal benefit of capital reduction equals the marginal cost of increased operational friction.

> The modern CSA negotiation is a quantitative exercise in balancing the operational cost of collateralization against the capital cost of exposure.

The table below illustrates the strategic shift in negotiation points before and after the implementation of the Uncleared Margin Rules.

| Negotiation Point | Pre-UMR Strategic Focus | Post-UMR Strategic Focus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Threshold Amount | Based purely on bilateral credit risk assessment and relationship dynamics. | Segmented into a zero threshold for VM and a regulatory $50M floor for IM, with economic incentives to lower it further for capital efficiency. |
| Collateral Eligibility | Broadly negotiated, often including a wide range of securities and sometimes cash in various currencies. | Highly constrained by regulation, focusing on high-quality liquid assets with standardized haircuts. |
| Documentation | Primarily based on standard ISDA CSAs (e.g. 1994 NY Law). | Requires new, complex IM-specific CSAs (e.g. 2018 ISDA IM CSA) and custodial agreements for margin segregation. |
| Dispute Resolution | Important but often a secondary point of negotiation. | A critical operational protocol, given the high frequency of margin calls and the complexity of valuation models. |
| Operational Capacity | A background consideration. | A primary constraint influencing the entire negotiation, determining a firm’s ability to manage low thresholds and daily margin calls. |

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## Operational Readiness as a Strategic Lever

A firm’s operational capability is now a key determinant of its negotiating position. The ability to accurately value complex derivatives, calculate IM using models like the ISDA Standard Initial Margin Model (SIMM™), and manage the daily lifecycle of collateral movements is a prerequisite for operating in the current environment. Firms with sophisticated collateral management systems can confidently negotiate lower thresholds, gaining a competitive advantage through superior capital efficiency.

Conversely, firms with less developed operational infrastructure may be forced to accept higher thresholds, incurring greater capital costs, or may be shut out of certain trading relationships altogether. The negotiation, therefore, includes a due diligence component on a counterparty’s operational readiness, a factor that was far less prominent in the past.

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## Execution

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## The Modern Collateral Negotiation Playbook

Executing a [CSA negotiation](https://prime.greeks.live/area/csa-negotiation/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) in the post-regulation era is a procedural and data-driven process. It requires a cross-functional team of legal, risk, and operations professionals working in concert to navigate the complex interplay of regulatory requirements and firm-specific economic drivers. The execution phase moves beyond strategic planning to the granular details of documentation, quantitative modeling, and operational setup.

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## A Procedural Framework for Compliance

The negotiation process follows a clear, regulation-defined sequence. A misstep at any stage can lead to non-compliance, costly delays, or unfavorable terms. The core execution path involves a series of analytical gates and documentation milestones.

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**Entity Scoping and AANA Calculation** ▴ The first step is to determine if the firm’s group exceeds the AANA threshold (e.g. $8 billion) that brings it into scope for the IM rules. This calculation must be performed annually during a specific measurement period (e.g. March, April, May), and the results dictate whether the firm must establish IM-compliant arrangements for the following year.

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**Counterparty Disclosure and Engagement** ▴ Once in-scope, a firm must disclose its status to its trading counterparties. This initiates the process of amending existing agreements or putting new documentation in place. This stage often involves using standardized protocols and self-disclosure letters provided by ISDA to streamline the exchange of information.

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**Documentation Negotiation** ▴ This is the most intensive phase. Parties must negotiate and execute a new suite of documents, including an IM-compliant CSA and custodial agreements for the segregation of IM. A key negotiation point is deciding how to treat pre-existing Independent Amounts (IA) relative to the new regulatory IM. As outlined by ISDA, firms typically choose one of three approaches:

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**Distinct Margin Flow** ▴ Treats regulatory IM and legacy IA as completely separate, potentially requiring two distinct collateral flows.

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**Allocated Margin Flow** ▴ Reduces the IA posting requirement by the amount of regulatory IM posted, maintaining two flows but allowing for an offset.

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**Greater of Margin Flow** ▴ Consolidates the two concepts, with the single amount posted being the greater of the calculated regulatory IM or the legacy IA.

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**Operational Onboarding** ▴ With documentation in place, the final step is to establish the operational infrastructure. This includes setting up segregated accounts with a third-party custodian, testing collateral valuation and margin call processes, and integrating the new workflows into the firm’s existing systems.

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## Quantitative Modeling the Threshold Decision

The decision on where to set the threshold for any non-regulatory margin, and how aggressively to manage exposures around the regulatory IM threshold, is a quantitative one. It requires a precise understanding of the economic trade-offs. The following table provides a simplified model of the capital cost versus operational cost trade-off for a hypothetical derivatives portfolio.

| Threshold Level | Estimated Annual Capital Cost (CVA/SA-CCR Charge) | Estimated Annual Operational Cost (Collateral Management) | Total Annual Cost |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $50,000,000 | $1,200,000 | $50,000 | $1,250,000 |
| $10,000,000 | $250,000 | $150,000 | $400,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $30,000 | $300,000 | $330,000 |
| $0 | $0 | $500,000 | $500,000 |

This model demonstrates that while a zero threshold eliminates the capital charge for uncollateralized exposure, it maximizes operational costs. For this hypothetical firm, a threshold of $1,000,000 represents the most cost-effective solution, minimizing the total economic drag from the combination of capital charges and operational friction. This type of analysis is central to the execution of a modern CSA negotiation, transforming it from a legal exercise into a data-driven optimization problem.

> Executing a CSA negotiation today is an exercise in data-driven optimization, not just legal documentation.

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## Navigating the New System

Ultimately, the regulatory overhaul has embedded the CSA negotiation process into a much larger system of market stability. The execution of these agreements now requires a level of procedural rigor and analytical depth that was previously reserved for the trading decisions themselves. Success depends on a firm’s ability to integrate legal compliance, quantitative risk modeling, and operational excellence into a single, coherent framework. The threshold amount, once a simple number, is now a critical output of this complex and deeply interconnected system.

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## References

- International Swaps and Derivatives Association. (2020). “Navigating the ISDA Master Agreement.” ISDA Publications.

- Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and International Organization of Securities Commissions. (2019). “Margin requirements for non-centrally cleared derivatives.” Bank for International Settlements.

- Gregory, Jon. (2014). “Central Counterparties ▴ Mandatory Clearing and Bilateral Collateralisation of OTC Derivatives.” John Wiley & Sons.

- Hull, John C. (2021). “Options, Futures, and Other Derivatives.” Pearson.

- Financial Stability Board. (2017). “OTC Derivatives Market Reforms ▴ Thirteenth Progress Report on Implementation.”

- International Swaps and Derivatives Association. (2018). “ISDA 2018 U.S. Resolution Stay Protocol.” ISDA Publications.

- United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission. (2016). “Margin Requirements for Uncleared Swaps for Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants.” Federal Register, Vol. 81, No. 95.

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## The Threshold as a Systemic Governor

The knowledge gained through navigating the complexities of modern CSA negotiations prompts a deeper reflection on a firm’s entire operational framework. The regulatory changes have done more than just alter a few clauses in a legal document; they have imposed a new physics on the world of bilateral derivatives. The threshold is no longer just a measure of bilateral risk tolerance but a governor on a complex system, regulating the flow of capital and risk throughout the financial network. Viewing this process through a systemic lens reveals that achieving a superior edge is a function of a superior operational architecture.

Consider how the inputs to your firm’s negotiation process are generated. Are they the product of siloed legal, risk, and operations departments, or do they emerge from an integrated system that models the second-order effects of each decision? An effective framework treats the CSA not as a compliance burden, but as a strategic tool for optimizing capital and managing liquidity.

The ability to execute this vision ▴ to transform regulatory constraint into competitive advantage ▴ is what distinguishes a truly robust operational platform. The negotiation of a single number now reflects the sophistication of the entire enterprise.

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## Glossary

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## Credit Support Annex

Meaning ▴ The Credit Support Annex, or CSA, is a legal document forming part of the ISDA Master Agreement, specifically designed to govern the exchange of collateral between two counterparties in over-the-counter derivative transactions. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/uncleared-margin-rules/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Uncleared Margin Rules

Meaning ▴ Uncleared Margin Rules (UMR) represent a global regulatory framework mandating the bilateral exchange of initial margin and variation margin for over-the-counter (OTC) derivative transactions not cleared through a central counterparty (CCP). </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/variation-margin/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Variation Margin

Meaning ▴ Variation Margin represents the daily settlement of unrealized gains and losses on open derivatives positions, particularly within centrally cleared markets. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/csa-threshold/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Csa Threshold

Meaning ▴ The CSA Threshold, within the context of a Credit Support Annex to an ISDA Master Agreement, defines the maximum amount of unsecured exposure one counterparty can hold against another before a collateral requirement is triggered. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-specific-differences-between-initial-margin-and-variation-margin-procyclicality/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Initial Margin

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## Negotiation Process

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## Capital Efficiency

Meaning ▴ Capital Efficiency quantifies the effectiveness with which an entity utilizes its deployed financial resources to generate output or achieve specified objectives. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/average-aggregate-notional-amount/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Average Aggregate Notional Amount

Meaning ▴ The Average Aggregate Notional Amount represents the calculated mean of the total notional value of all outstanding derivatives contracts within a specified portfolio or entity over a defined period. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/counterparty-credit-risk/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Counterparty Credit Risk

Meaning ▴ Counterparty Credit Risk quantifies the potential for financial loss arising from a counterparty's failure to fulfill its contractual obligations before a transaction's final settlement. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/sa-ccr/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Sa-Ccr

Meaning ▴ The Standardized Approach for Counterparty Credit Risk (SA-CCR) represents a regulatory methodology within the Basel III framework, designed to compute the capital requirements for counterparty credit risk exposures stemming from derivatives and securities financing transactions. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/csa-negotiation/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Csa Negotiation

Meaning ▴ CSA Negotiation refers to the structured process of establishing the Credit Support Annex, a critical legal document that governs the exchange of collateral between two parties engaged in over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives transactions. </a>

**Tags:** [Initial Margin Threshold](https://options.greeks.live/area/initial-margin-threshold/), [Credit Risk](https://options.greeks.live/area/credit-risk/), [Collateral Segregation](https://options.greeks.live/area/collateral-segregation/), [Credit Support Annex](https://options.greeks.live/area/credit-support-annex/), [Uncleared Margin Rules](https://options.greeks.live/area/uncleared-margin-rules/), [Variation Margin](https://options.greeks.live/area/variation-margin/)	

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The BCBS-IOSCO framework systematizes counterparty risk management through mandatory margin, enhancing stability via collateralization.

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### [How Does the Bilateral Margin Requirement for Uncleared Derivatives Impact the Loss Allocation Waterfall?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-the-bilateral-margin-requirement-for-uncleared-derivatives-impact-the-loss-allocation-waterfall/)
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Bilateral margin requirements re-architect the loss waterfall by inserting a senior, pre-funded collateral layer that ensures rapid recovery and minimizes systemic contagion.

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### [What Are the Primary Differences between Variation Margin and Initial Margin?](https://options.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-primary-differences-between-variation-margin-and-initial-margin/)
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Initial margin secures against potential future default; variation margin settles current daily market value changes.

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### [How Do New Regulations Impact Collateral Management for Non-Cleared Derivatives?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-do-new-regulations-impact-collateral-management-for-non-cleared-derivatives/)
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New regulations re-architect collateral management into a rules-based system demanding significant operational and quantitative upgrades.

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### [Under What Specific Market Conditions or CSA Terms Is the EAD Cap Most Likely to Be Triggered?](https://options.greeks.live/question/under-what-specific-market-conditions-or-csa-terms-is-the-ead-cap-most-likely-to-be-triggered/)
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The EAD cap is triggered when high market volatility inflates a margined portfolio's risk profile to that of an unmargined one.

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### [Can Central Clearing Completely Eliminate Potential Future Exposure under the SA-CCR Framework?](https://options.greeks.live/question/can-central-clearing-completely-eliminate-potential-future-exposure-under-the-sa-ccr-framework/)
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Central clearing transforms, rather than eliminates, Potential Future Exposure by substituting bilateral risk with a structured, yet persistent, exposure to the CCP.

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A Qualified Master Netting Agreement is a standard agreement fortified with provisions for regulatory resolution, enabling superior capital efficiency.

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Central clearing transforms derivatives block trade risk by mutualizing counterparty exposure, enhancing systemic stability through rigorous margin and default management protocols.

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### [What Role Does Central Clearing Play in the Development of RFQ Platforms for Different Asset Classes?](https://options.greeks.live/question/what-role-does-central-clearing-play-in-the-development-of-rfq-platforms-for-different-asset-classes/)
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Central clearing provides the foundational risk-mitigation and capital-efficiency layer that enables RFQ platforms to scale across asset classes.

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