# What Are the Key Differences between Netting Derivatives and Securities Financing Transactions? ▴ Question

**Published:** 2025-08-02
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## Concept

An institution’s balance sheet is a complex system of interconnected obligations. From a systems architecture perspective, the core challenge is managing the risk inherent in these connections, particularly in the event of a counterparty failure. The distinction between netting derivatives and managing [securities financing transactions](https://prime.greeks.live/area/securities-financing-transactions/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) (SFTs) lies at the heart of this challenge. It represents two historically separate protocols for mitigating [counterparty credit risk](https://prime.greeks.live/area/counterparty-credit-risk/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), each designed for a different type of financial exposure.

Derivative netting is fundamentally a pre-calculated contingency plan for default. It is a contractual mechanism, governed primarily by an [ISDA Master Agreement](https://prime.greeks.live/area/isda-master-agreement/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), that establishes a protocol to terminate, value, and consolidate all outstanding derivative contracts with a counterparty into a single, net payable or receivable amount upon a trigger event. This process, known as [close-out netting](https://prime.greeks.live/area/close-out-netting/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), acts as a powerful circuit breaker. It prevents a cascade of individual defaults by reducing a web of complex, bidirectional exposures into one final payment obligation, thereby crystallizing the net economic reality between the two parties at the moment of failure.

Securities [Financing Transactions](https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-does-t1-affect-cross-border-securities-financing-transactions/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), which include repurchase agreements (repos) and securities lending, operate on a different architectural principle. These are fundamentally collateralized transactions. The primary risk mitigation is the security interest in the underlying collateral. An SFT is an exchange of securities for cash, or vice versa, with a commitment to reverse the transaction at a future date.

The [risk management](https://prime.greeks.live/area/risk-management/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) here is centered on the value and liquidity of the collateral itself, managed through haircuts and daily marking-to-market. While netting principles apply, they have traditionally been confined within the silo of the SFT portfolio itself, governed by separate agreements like the [Global Master Repurchase Agreement](https://prime.greeks.live/area/global-master-repurchase-agreement/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) (GMRA).

> Netting derivatives is a process of contractual risk consolidation upon default, while securities financing transactions are inherently risk-mitigated through collateralization.

The core operational difference emerges from the nature of the underlying exposures. Derivatives represent exposures to future market movements, their values fluctuating based on variables like interest rates, FX rates, or commodity prices. SFTs represent exposures related to the financing of specific securities, with risks tied to collateral value, settlement failure, and liquidity.

Consequently, the legal and operational frameworks evolved in parallel, creating distinct silos for risk management. Understanding this foundational separation is the first step in designing a more integrated and efficient system for managing total counterparty exposure.

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## Strategy

Strategically, viewing derivative netting and SFTs as isolated systems is a legacy approach. A modern risk architecture seeks to unify these disparate frameworks to create a single, holistic view of [counterparty risk](https://prime.greeks.live/area/counterparty-risk/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) and achieve significant capital and operational efficiencies. The strategy involves moving from a siloed risk management structure to an integrated one, primarily through the adoption of advanced legal and operational protocols that enable [cross-product netting](https://prime.greeks.live/area/cross-product-netting/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite).

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## The Divergent Architectures of Risk

Historically, financial institutions managed derivatives and SFTs in separate verticals. This separation was logical given their distinct legal pedigrees and operational workflows. Each system was optimized for the specific risks of the products it governed.

This divergence, however, creates systemic inefficiencies in a multi-product world. An institution might be posting collateral to a counterparty for its derivatives portfolio while simultaneously receiving collateral from the same counterparty for its SFT portfolio, leading to a gross waste of liquidity and capital.

The following table delineates the key architectural differences between these two traditional frameworks:

| Parameter | Derivative Transactions | Securities Financing Transactions (SFTs) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Primary Risk Mitigated | Counterparty credit risk from market value fluctuations. | Counterparty default, settlement failure, and collateral risk. |
| Governing Agreement | ISDA Master Agreement. | Global Master Repurchase Agreement (GMRA), Global Master Securities Lending Agreement (GMSLA). |
| Core Mechanism | Close-out netting of all transactions to a single net amount upon default. | Title transfer of collateral to secure the loan of cash or securities. |
| Exposure Nature | Exposure is to the future, often volatile, market value of the contracts. | Exposure is to the value of the underlying securities and the performance of the repurchase. |
| Operational Focus | Valuation (marking-to-market) and aggregation of a diverse portfolio of instruments. | Collateral management, including haircuts, substitutions, and margin calls. |

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## What Is the Strategic Imperative for Unification?

The strategic goal is to collapse these separate silos under a single legal agreement. This creates a unified netting set across both derivatives and SFTs. The primary enabler of this strategy is the adoption of frameworks like the 2022 ISDA [Securities Financing](https://prime.greeks.live/area/securities-financing/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) Transactions Definitions. These documents are designed to be used with the ISDA [Master Agreement](https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-key-differences-between-a-prime-brokerage-agreement-and-an-isda-master-agreement/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), effectively creating a single master agreement that can govern both derivatives and SFTs.

This integration provides a powerful strategic advantage by preventing what is known as ‘cherry-picking’. In a bankruptcy scenario, an administrator of a defaulted firm cannot choose to honor only the contracts that are profitable for the estate while disavowing the unprofitable ones. With a [single netting set](https://prime.greeks.live/area/single-netting-set/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), all transactions are aggregated, and only the final net amount is due.

> A unified netting framework transforms risk management from a product-siloed function into a holistic counterparty exposure strategy.

This strategic convergence yields several critical benefits for an institutional trading desk and the firm’s overall financial health. The ability to view and net exposures across product types provides a more accurate picture of true counterparty risk.

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**[Capital Efficiency](https://prime.greeks.live/area/capital-efficiency/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite)** ▴ The most significant benefit is the optimization of collateral. By netting a positive exposure in one portfolio against a negative exposure in another with the same counterparty, the total [net exposure](https://prime.greeks.live/area/net-exposure/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) is reduced. This directly reduces the amount of regulatory capital and collateral that must be posted, freeing up liquidity for other purposes.

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**Simplified Risk Management** ▴ A single agreement simplifies the process of managing counterparty risk. In the event of a default or a major market disruption, legal teams and risk managers operate under a consistent and predictable framework, enabling a quicker and more efficient response.

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**Operational Streamlining** ▴ Consolidating legal agreements reduces operational complexity. It streamlines processes for documentation, [collateral management](https://prime.greeks.live/area/collateral-management/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), and reporting, lowering the potential for errors and reducing administrative overhead.

The implementation of such a unified framework is a strategic decision to build a more resilient and efficient risk management operating system, one that is better suited to the interconnected nature of modern financial markets.

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## Execution

Executing a strategy to unify derivative and SFT netting requires a precise, multi-stage implementation plan. It is a fundamental upgrade to an institution’s core risk and collateral management architecture. This process moves beyond theoretical benefits and into the granular details of legal adoption, systems integration, and quantitative impact analysis. The objective is to construct a robust, single-agreement framework that provides a demonstrable improvement in capital efficiency and risk mitigation.

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## How Do Institutions Implement Cross Product Netting?

The transition from a siloed to an integrated netting framework is a deliberate process involving legal, operational, and technology teams. It begins with a thorough assessment of existing agreements and counterparty relationships and culminates in the reallocation of collateral based on a new, unified view of risk.

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**Legal Framework Adoption** ▴ The first step is the legal implementation. This involves engaging with counterparties to amend existing ISDA Master Agreements or execute new ones that incorporate the ISDA SFT Definitions. This process requires careful negotiation to ensure both parties agree to the terms of the cross-product netting arrangement and confirm its enforceability in all relevant jurisdictions.

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**Systems and Technology Integration** ▴ Risk and collateral management systems must be upgraded. These systems need to be able to ingest data from both derivatives and SFT trading books, recognize them as part of a single [netting set](https://prime.greeks.live/area/netting-set/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) under one master agreement, and calculate the single net exposure in real-time. This often requires significant IT resources to reconfigure or replace legacy software.

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**Counterparty Portfolio Analysis** ▴ Before “going live,” a detailed analysis of each counterparty portfolio is necessary. This involves quantifying the existing separate exposures from derivatives and SFTs and then modeling the impact of combining them into a single netting set. This analysis identifies the potential for collateral reduction and highlights any outliers that may require special attention.

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**Collateral Re-allocation and Optimization** ▴ Once the unified framework is legally in place and technologically supported, the collateral management team can execute the optimization. This involves adjusting collateral postings to reflect the new, lower net exposure. For example, excess collateral held against a derivatives portfolio can be returned or reallocated if the exposure is now offset by an SFT portfolio with the same counterparty.

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## Quantitative Impact a Case Study

The practical value of this architectural shift is best illustrated through a quantitative example. Consider an institution with both derivative and repo exposures to the same counterparty. The table below models the financial impact of moving from a siloed to a unified netting framework.

| Metric | Scenario A ▴ Siloed Framework | Scenario B ▴ Unified Framework | Impact |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Derivatives MTM (In the Money) | +$50M | +$50M | – |
| Derivatives MTM (Out of the Money) | -$20M | -$20M | – |
| Repo Portfolio Net Exposure | -$15M | -$15M | – |
| Net Exposure (Derivatives Only) | +$30M | +$15M | Single net exposure calculation |
| Total Collateral Required | $30M (Posted for derivatives exposure) | $15M (Posted for the single net exposure) | $15M Collateral Reduction |

In Scenario A, the institution must post $30 million in collateral to cover its net positive exposure from the derivatives portfolio. The negative exposure from the repo portfolio is managed separately and does not offset the derivatives exposure. In Scenario B, under a unified master agreement with cross-product netting, the positive derivatives exposure is netted against the negative repo exposure. The single net exposure is reduced to $15 million.

This immediately frees up $15 million in collateral, representing a significant improvement in liquidity and capital efficiency. This tangible outcome is the ultimate objective of executing a unified netting strategy.

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## References

- Bliss, Robert R. and George G. Kaufman. “Derivatives and Systemic Risk ▴ Netting, Collateral, and Closeout.” Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, WP-03-27, 2003.

- Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems. “Report on OTC Derivatives ▴ Settlement procedures and counterparty risk management.” Bank for International Settlements, September 1998.

- International Swaps and Derivatives Association. “Accounting for Cross-product Netting.” ISDA, December 2023.

- International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT). “Netting.” UNIDROIT, 2013.

- International Swaps and Derivatives Association. “OTC Derivatives and Counterparty Risk.” Capital Market Insights, 27 January 2022.

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## Reflection

The evolution from siloed to integrated netting frameworks is more than a technical adjustment; it is a change in the philosophy of risk management. It demands a re-evaluation of the internal architecture that supports an institution’s market activities. The knowledge of these mechanisms prompts a critical question for any principal or portfolio manager ▴ Is your operational framework designed to reflect the fragmented past of financial products, or is it engineered to capitalize on the integrated future of risk? The answer determines whether your firm is merely managing risk or truly mastering it for a sustainable strategic advantage.

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## Glossary

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## Securities Financing Transactions

Meaning ▴ Securities Financing Transactions (SFTs) are financial operations involving the temporary exchange of securities for cash or other securities, typically including repurchase agreements, securities lending, and margin lending. </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, in the context of crypto investing and derivatives trading, denotes the potential for financial loss arising from a counterparty's failure to fulfill its contractual obligations in a transaction. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/isda-master-agreement/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Isda Master Agreement

Meaning ▴ The ISDA Master Agreement, while originating in traditional finance, serves as a crucial foundational legal framework for institutional participants engaging in over-the-counter (OTC) crypto derivatives trading and complex RFQ crypto transactions. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/close-out-netting/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Close-Out Netting

Meaning ▴ Close-out netting is a legally enforceable contractual provision that, upon the occurrence of a default event by one counterparty, immediately terminates all outstanding transactions between the parties and converts all reciprocal obligations into a single, net payment or receipt. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-does-t1-affect-cross-border-securities-financing-transactions/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Financing Transactions

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## Global Master Repurchase Agreement

Meaning ▴ A Global Master Repurchase Agreement (GMRA) is a standardized contractual framework for repurchase agreements (repos) between financial institutions, primarily used in international money markets. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/risk-management/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Risk Management

Meaning ▴ Risk Management, within the cryptocurrency trading domain, encompasses the comprehensive process of identifying, assessing, monitoring, and mitigating the multifaceted financial, operational, and technological exposures inherent in digital asset markets. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/cross-product-netting/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Cross-Product Netting

Meaning ▴ Cross-product netting refers to the process of offsetting exposures and obligations across different financial products or asset classes between two or more parties. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/counterparty-risk/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Counterparty Risk

Meaning ▴ Counterparty risk, within the domain of crypto investing and institutional options trading, represents the potential for financial loss arising from a counterparty's failure to fulfill its contractual obligations. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/securities-financing/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Securities Financing

Meaning ▴ Securities financing encompasses transactions where market participants lend or borrow securities, typically to facilitate activities such as short selling, arbitrage strategies, or fulfilling settlement obligations. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-key-differences-between-a-prime-brokerage-agreement-and-an-isda-master-agreement/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Master Agreement

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## Single Netting Set

Meaning ▴ A Single Netting Set in crypto finance refers to a group of financial contracts, such as spot trades, derivatives, or lending agreements, between two counterparties that are legally consolidated under a single master agreement. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/capital-efficiency/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Capital Efficiency

Meaning ▴ Capital efficiency, in the context of crypto investing and institutional options trading, refers to the optimization of financial resources to maximize returns or achieve desired trading outcomes with the minimum amount of capital deployed. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/net-exposure/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Net Exposure

Meaning ▴ Net Exposure, within the analytical framework of institutional crypto investing and advanced portfolio management, quantifies the aggregate directional risk an investor holds in a specific digital asset, asset class, or market sector. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/collateral-management/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Collateral Management

Meaning ▴ Collateral Management, within the crypto investing and institutional options trading landscape, refers to the sophisticated process of exchanging, monitoring, and optimizing assets (collateral) posted to mitigate counterparty credit risk in derivative transactions. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/netting-set/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Netting Set

Meaning ▴ A Netting Set, within the complex domain of financial derivatives and institutional trading, precisely refers to a legally defined aggregation of multiple transactions between two distinct counterparties that are expressly subject to a legally enforceable netting agreement, thereby permitting the consolidation of all mutual obligations into a single net payment or receipt. </a>

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### [What Are the Primary Legal Mechanisms That Mitigate RFQ Counterparty Risk?](https://options.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-primary-legal-mechanisms-that-mitigate-rfq-counterparty-risk/)
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The primary legal mechanisms to mitigate RFQ counterparty risk are master netting agreements and collateralization protocols.

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### [What Are the Primary Differences between a Ccp and a Bilateral Otc Market?](https://options.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-primary-differences-between-a-ccp-and-a-bilateral-otc-market/)
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A CCP centralizes and mutualizes counterparty risk through a hub-and-spoke model; a bilateral market distributes it across a peer-to-peer network.

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### [What Are the Key Differences in the Legal and Operational Frameworks of Bilateral and Centrally Cleared Trades?](https://options.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-key-differences-in-the-legal-and-operational-frameworks-of-bilateral-and-centrally-cleared-trades/)
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Bilateral trades are private risk contracts; central clearing transforms them into standardized, system-managed exposures.

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### [In What Ways Do ISDA Master Agreements and CSAs Enhance the Risk Mitigation of an RFQ Protocol?](https://options.greeks.live/question/in-what-ways-do-isda-master-agreements-and-csas-enhance-the-risk-mitigation-of-an-rfq-protocol/)
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ISDA/CSA frameworks upgrade RFQ protocols by embedding enforceable, collateralized credit risk mitigation directly into the pre-trade workflow.

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### [How Does Multilateral Netting Improve Capital Efficiency in Cleared Trades?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-multilateral-netting-improve-capital-efficiency-in-cleared-trades/)
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Multilateral netting architecturally transforms gross bilateral obligations into a single net position, releasing trapped capital and enhancing market capacity.

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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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### [What Are the Primary Advantages of Multilateral Netting in a Centrally Cleared System?](https://options.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-primary-advantages-of-multilateral-netting-in-a-centrally-cleared-system/)
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Multilateral netting transforms a chaotic web of gross bilateral obligations into a single, capital-efficient net position against a central hub.

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### [What Is the Difference in Capital Treatment between Bilateral and Multilateral Netting under SA-CCR?](https://options.greeks.live/question/what-is-the-difference-in-capital-treatment-between-bilateral-and-multilateral-netting-under-sa-ccr/)
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SA-CCR capitalizes multilateral netting more efficiently by treating all trades with a CCP as one set, enabling broader risk offsets.

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### [What Are the Operational Risks If a Master Netting Agreement Fails to Qualify?](https://options.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-operational-risks-if-a-master-netting-agreement-fails-to-qualify/)
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Failure of a Master Netting Agreement triggers a systemic collapse from managed net risk to chaotic, unmanageable gross exposure.

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