# What Are the Primary Differences between Bilateral Risk and CCP Risk Exposure? ▴ Question

**Published:** 2025-08-13
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## Concept

The distinction between bilateral and centrally cleared risk represents a fundamental architectural choice in the structure of financial markets. It is a decision that defines the pathways of credit exposure, dictates the mechanics of collateralization, and ultimately shapes the resilience of an institution’s trading operations. Viewing this choice through a systemic lens reveals two divergent philosophies for managing counterparty default.

One path leads to a web of customized, private agreements, while the other leads to a standardized, communally secured hub. Understanding the core mechanics of each is the foundational step in architecting a robust [risk management](https://prime.greeks.live/area/risk-management/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) framework.

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## The Anatomy of Bilateral Exposure

In a bilateral arrangement, two counterparties engage directly, creating a private contract that governs their obligations. The primary risk here is direct [counterparty credit risk](https://prime.greeks.live/area/counterparty-credit-risk/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) ▴ the potential for financial loss if the opposing party fails to fulfill its side of the transaction. This risk is managed through a framework of legal agreements, most notably the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Master Agreement, supplemented by a [Credit Support Annex](https://prime.greeks.live/area/credit-support-annex/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) (CSA). The CSA is the operational core of bilateral risk management, dictating the terms of collateral exchange to mitigate the exposure one party has to the other.

Each bilateral relationship exists in a silo, a discrete universe of risk that must be managed independently. The calculation of exposure and the subsequent posting of collateral are bespoke processes, negotiated and agreed upon by the two parties involved. This structure offers immense flexibility, allowing for highly customized or exotic trades that may not fit the standardized models of a clearing house. However, this flexibility comes at the cost of fragmented liquidity and a complex, spiderweb-like network of exposures, where the failure of one major participant can create unpredictable and cascading effects across its many individual counterparties.

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## The Central Counterparty Model

The [Central Counterparty](https://prime.greeks.live/area/central-counterparty/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) (CCP) model fundamentally re-architects the flow of risk by inserting a new entity into the middle of every transaction. When two parties agree to a trade, the CCP steps in and becomes the buyer to every seller and the seller to every buyer. This process, known as [novation](https://prime.greeks.live/area/novation/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), severs the direct link between the original trading parties. Their individual credit exposures are replaced by a single exposure to the CCP.

This transformation from a complex web of bilateral exposures to a hub-and-spoke model is the CCP’s primary function. The CCP mitigates risk not through private negotiation, but through standardization and the mutualization of losses. All participants are subject to the same rulebook, the same margin calculation methodology, and the same [default management](https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-does-a-default-management-committee-differ-from-a-ccps-internal-risk-management-team/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) process. The concentration of risk within the CCP allows for [multilateral netting](https://prime.greeks.live/area/multilateral-netting/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), a powerful mechanism that significantly reduces the total amount of exposure in the system by offsetting all of a participant’s buy and sell positions against each other.

> The core architectural divergence lies in whether risk is managed through a series of independent, private agreements or absorbed into a single, standardized, and communally secured entity.

This structural difference has profound implications. A bilateral framework is a collection of discrete risk silos, each with its own rules and collateral pools. A [CCP](https://prime.greeks.live/area/ccp/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) framework is a single, integrated system where risk is aggregated, netted, and managed according to a transparent, uniform protocol. The choice is between the bespoke tailoring of bilateral agreements and the systemic efficiency of [central clearing](https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-has-the-mandate-for-central-clearing-affected-the-importance-of-the-post-clearing-drop-copy/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite).

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## Strategy

Choosing between a bilateral and a CCP-centric risk architecture is a strategic decision with far-reaching consequences for capital efficiency, operational complexity, and systemic resilience. An institution’s strategy is not merely about selecting one model over the other, but about understanding the trade-offs inherent in each and designing an operational framework that leverages the strengths of each structure where appropriate. The strategic calculus involves a careful analysis of netting benefits, collateral optimization, and the nature of default management.

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## The Power of Multilateral Netting

One of the most compelling strategic advantages of the CCP model is the efficiency gained from multilateral netting. In a bilateral world, an institution might have multiple offsetting positions with different counterparties. For example, it might be long an interest rate swap with Bank A and short a nearly identical swap with Bank B. Despite having a nearly flat overall position, the institution must manage two separate credit exposures and post collateral for each. The CCP architecture collapses this inefficiency.

Through novation, both trades are now with the CCP, allowing the exposures to be netted against each other. This dramatically reduces the total notional exposure and, consequently, the amount of [initial margin](https://prime.greeks.live/area/initial-margin/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) required. A study by ISDA highlighted this effect, demonstrating that firms could reduce their initial [margin requirements](https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-does-portfolio-margin-differ-from-traditional-reg-t-margin-requirements/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) by an average of 62% by moving to a multilaterally netted environment. This reduction in required collateral frees up capital that can be deployed for other purposes, representing a significant enhancement in capital efficiency.

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## Comparative Netting Efficiency

The table below illustrates the powerful effect of multilateral netting on a hypothetical portfolio. In the bilateral scenario, exposures are calculated on a per-counterparty basis, leading to a higher aggregate margin requirement. In the CCP scenario, all positions are netted together, resulting in a single, smaller exposure.

| Trade Position | Counterparty | Notional Exposure (USD) | Bilateral Net Exposure (per Counterparty) | CCP Net Exposure (Multilateral) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Receive Fixed IRS | Bank A | +100M | 100M | 20M |
| Total | | +20M | 340M | 20M |

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## Default Management Protocols a Tale of Two Systems

The strategic approach to managing a counterparty default differs radically between the two models. The process in each system reveals its core philosophy on loss allocation.

> A bilateral default is a private, often opaque negotiation, while a CCP default triggers a transparent, predefined cascade of mutualized resources.

- **Bilateral Default Protocol** ▴ When a counterparty defaults in a bilateral arrangement, the surviving party is left to manage the fallout. The process involves terminating all outstanding trades under the [ISDA Master Agreement](https://prime.greeks.live/area/isda-master-agreement/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite), calculating the net close-out amount, and attempting to recover the shortfall by liquidating the collateral held under the [CSA](https://prime.greeks.live/area/csa/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite). This is an isolated, adversarial process. The surviving firm bears the full risk of any shortfall if the collateral is insufficient to cover the exposure. The process can be lengthy, litigious, and its outcome is uncertain, depending heavily on bankruptcy proceedings.

- **CCP Default Protocol (The [Default Waterfall](https://prime.greeks.live/area/default-waterfall/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite))** ▴ A CCP employs a structured and transparent process known as a “default waterfall” to absorb losses from a defaulting member. This protocol is designed to mutualize the loss in a predictable sequence, protecting the system as a whole. The typical layers of a default waterfall are:

<li>**Defaulting Member’s Resources** ▴ The CCP first seizes and applies the initial margin and default fund contribution of the failed member.

- **CCP’s Own Capital** ▴ The CCP then contributes a portion of its own capital, often called “skin-in-the-game,” to absorb further losses. This aligns the CCP’s incentives with those of its members.

- **Surviving Members’ Default Fund Contributions** ▴ If losses exceed the first two tranches, the CCP utilizes the default fund contributions of the non-defaulting members on a pro-rata basis.

- **Further Assessments** ▴ In extreme scenarios, the CCP may have the right to call for additional funding from its surviving members.

</li>

This structured cascade provides predictability and contains the impact of a failure, preventing the kind of contagion that can spread through the web of bilateral relationships. The strategic choice here is between the contained but potentially total loss of a single bilateral default and the shared, but capped, loss within a mutualized CCP system.

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## Execution

The theoretical distinctions and strategic considerations between bilateral and CCP risk models translate into concrete operational and quantitative realities at the point of execution. For an institution, executing its risk management strategy requires a deep understanding of the precise mechanics of margin calculation, the technological architecture needed to interface with each system, and the quantitative models that underpin them. Mastery of these executional details is what separates a passive risk posture from an active, optimized framework.

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## The Quantitative Core Margin Methodologies

The calculation of Initial Margin (IM) is a critical execution point where the two systems diverge significantly. While both aim to cover potential future exposure during a close-out period, their methodologies reflect their underlying structures.

In the bilateral world, the ISDA Standard Initial Margin Model (SIMM) has become the market standard for calculating IM for non-cleared derivatives. SIMM is a sensitivity-based model that aggregates risk factors across a portfolio. It is designed to be relatively simple and transparent, providing a common language for counterparties to agree on margin amounts. Its primary drawback is that it is computationally intensive and requires sophisticated systems to calculate sensitivities across large, diverse portfolios.

CCPs, conversely, typically employ more complex, [value-at-risk](https://prime.greeks.live/area/value-at-risk/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) (VaR) based models. These models use historical simulations or other statistical methods to estimate the potential loss of a portfolio to a certain confidence level (e.g. 99.5%) over a specific time horizon (typically 5 days for cleared trades). While more computationally demanding upfront, these VaR models are generally considered more risk-sensitive and can capture portfolio diversification effects more accurately than the sensitivity-based SIMM.

The shorter [margin period of risk](https://prime.greeks.live/area/margin-period-of-risk/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) (MPOR) for cleared trades (e.g. 5 days vs. 10 days for non-cleared) also results in lower overall margin requirements, a direct execution benefit of the CCP’s streamlined default management process.

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## Margin Model Comparison

The following table outlines the key operational differences between the dominant margin models in the bilateral and CCP spaces.

| Feature | Bilateral (ISDA SIMM) | CCP (VaR-Based) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Core Methodology | Sensitivity-Based (Deltas, Vegas, etc.) | Value-at-Risk (Historical Simulation, Monte Carlo) |
| Margin Period of Risk (MPOR) | Typically 10 days or more | Typically 5 days or less |
| Portfolio Effect | Limited netting benefits (only with one counterparty) | Full multilateral netting and diversification benefits |
| Standardization | High (within the SIMM framework) | High (per CCP, but varies between CCPs) |
| Operational Requirement | Requires systems for sensitivity calculation and reconciliation with each counterparty. | Requires robust connectivity to the CCP and ability to replicate its VaR model for validation. |

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## System Architecture and Operational Protocols

Executing trades and managing risk in these two environments requires distinct technological and operational infrastructures. A bilateral framework necessitates a decentralized system capable of managing numerous bespoke relationships. This includes:

- **CSA Management Systems** ▴ Databases and legal tech to store, manage, and interpret the specific terms of hundreds or thousands of individual Credit Support Annexes.

- **Bilateral Margin Calculation Engines** ▴ Systems to run [ISDA SIMM](https://prime.greeks.live/area/isda-simm/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite) calculations for each counterparty relationship and manage the complex process of margin calls, disputes, and collateral settlement.

- **Collateral Optimization Tools** ▴ Software to determine the most efficient allocation of eligible collateral across different counterparties, each with potentially different CSA terms.

The CCP framework, on the other hand, demands a centralized and highly standardized infrastructure focused on robust connectivity and compliance with a single rulebook. Key components include:

- **CCP Gateway/API Connectivity** ▴ Secure, low-latency connections to the CCP’s trading and clearing systems for trade submission, position reporting, and margin data retrieval.

- **Real-time Position and Margin Replication** ▴ The ability to ingest and process real-time data from the CCP to maintain an internal, up-to-the-minute view of positions and margin requirements. This is critical for intraday risk management and liquidity planning.

- **Default Management Preparedness** ▴ Operational readiness to participate in CCP default management auctions and processes, which requires both technology and trained personnel.

> The execution framework for bilateral risk is a distributed network of custom negotiations, whereas the CCP framework is a centralized system demanding standardized, high-throughput integration.

Ultimately, the execution of a risk strategy is a function of an institution’s investment in technology and operational expertise. A sophisticated firm will possess the architectural flexibility to operate seamlessly in both environments, selecting the appropriate clearing method based on the specific trade’s characteristics, balancing the customization benefits of bilateral agreements against the capital and operational efficiencies of central clearing.

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- Biais, B. Heider, F. & Hoerova, M. (2012). Clearing, counterparty risk, and aggregate risk. _IMF Economic Review, 60_(2), 193-222.

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- Gregory, J. (2020). _The xVA Challenge ▴ Counterparty Credit Risk, Funding, Collateral, and Capital_ (4th ed.). Wiley.

- International Swaps and Derivatives Association. (2018). _Clearing Incentives, Systemic Risk and Margin Requirements for Non-cleared Derivatives_. ISDA Research.

- Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures & Board of the International Organization of Securities Commissions. (2013). _Margin requirements for non-centrally cleared derivatives_. Bank for International Settlements.

- Faruqui, U. Huang, W. & Takáts, E. (2018). Clearing risk ▴ determinants of margin requirements in a low-interest-rate environment. _BIS Quarterly Review_.

- Ghamami, S. & Glasserman, P. (2017). Does central clearing reduce settlement risk? _The Journal of Financial Stability, 33_, 293-310.

- Loon, Y. C. & Zhong, Z. K. (2014). The impact of central clearing on counterparty risk, liquidity, and trading ▴ Evidence from the credit default swap market. _Journal of Financial Economics, 112_(1), 91-115.

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## Reflection

The analysis of bilateral versus CCP risk architectures moves beyond a simple comparison of two market structures. It compels a deeper examination of an institution’s own operational DNA. The knowledge of how these systems function is not an end in itself, but a lens through which to evaluate internal capabilities, risk appetite, and strategic objectives. The critical question becomes ▴ how is your own framework architected to navigate these divergent paths?

Is it built for the bespoke complexity of bilateral relationships, the standardized efficiency of central clearing, or does it possess the resilience and flexibility to harness the advantages of both? The ultimate edge lies not in choosing a side, but in building an intelligent, adaptive operational system that treats both models as tools to be deployed with precision, creating a risk posture that is both robust and capital-efficient.

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## Glossary

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## Risk Management

Meaning ▴ Risk Management is the systematic process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential financial exposures and operational vulnerabilities within an institutional trading framework. </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/credit-support-annex/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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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/central-counterparty/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Central Counterparty

Meaning ▴ A Central Counterparty, or CCP, functions as an intermediary in financial transactions, positioning itself between original counterparties to assume credit risk. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/novation/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Novation

Meaning ▴ Novation defines the process of substituting an existing contractual obligation with a new one, effectively transferring the rights and duties of one party to a new party, thereby extinguishing the original contract. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/multilateral-netting/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Multilateral Netting

Meaning ▴ Multilateral netting aggregates and offsets multiple bilateral obligations among three or more parties into a single, consolidated net payment or delivery. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-does-a-default-management-committee-differ-from-a-ccps-internal-risk-management-team/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Default Management

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## Central Clearing

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## Ccp

Meaning ▴ A Central Counterparty, or CCP, operates as a clearing house entity positioned between two counterparties to a transaction, assuming the credit risk of both. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/question/how-does-portfolio-margin-differ-from-traditional-reg-t-margin-requirements/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Margin Requirements

Portfolio Margin aligns capital requirements with the net risk of a hedged portfolio, enabling superior capital efficiency. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/initial-margin/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Initial Margin

Meaning ▴ Initial Margin is the collateral required by a clearing house or broker from a counterparty to open and maintain a derivatives position. </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 is a standardized contractual framework for privately negotiated over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives transactions, establishing common terms for a wide array of financial instruments. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/csa/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Csa

Meaning ▴ The Credit Support Annex (CSA) functions as a legally binding document governing collateral exchange between counterparties in over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives transactions. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/default-waterfall/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Default Waterfall

Meaning ▴ In institutional finance, particularly within clearing houses or centralized counterparties (CCPs) for derivatives, a Default Waterfall defines the pre-determined sequence of financial resources that will be utilized to absorb losses incurred by a defaulting participant. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/value-at-risk/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Value-At-Risk

Meaning ▴ Value-at-Risk (VaR) quantifies the maximum potential loss of a financial portfolio over a specified time horizon at a given confidence level. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/margin-period-of-risk/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Margin Period of Risk

Meaning ▴ The Margin Period of Risk (MPoR) defines the theoretical time horizon during which a counterparty, typically a central clearing party (CCP) or a bilateral trading entity, remains exposed to potential credit losses following a default event. </a><a href="https://prime.greeks.live/area/isda-simm/?utm_source=options.greeks.live&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=satellite" class="glossary-item-box">
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## Isda Simm

Meaning ▴ ISDA SIMM, the Standard Initial Margin Model, represents a standardized, risk-sensitive methodology for calculating initial margin requirements for non-centrally cleared derivatives transactions. </a>

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Novation transforms counterparty risk by legally substituting bilateral obligations with centralized, guaranteed contracts to a CCP.

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### [How Does Central Clearing Impact Systemic Risk within the Financial Markets?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-central-clearing-impact-systemic-risk-within-the-financial-markets/)
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Central clearing re-architects systemic risk, exchanging diffuse counterparty risk for managed, concentrated risk at the central counterparty.

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A CCP alters rehypothecation risk by replacing bilateral trust with structural certainty, using mandatory asset segregation to make reuse impossible.

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### [How Does a Central Counterparty Legally Transform Counterparty Risk in a Multilateral Netting System?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-a-central-counterparty-legally-transform-counterparty-risk-in-a-multilateral-netting-system/)
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A CCP legally transforms risk by substituting itself as the counterparty via novation, enabling multilateral netting of exposures.

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### [What Are the Primary Differences in Counterparty Risk between Cleared and Uncleared Equity Swaps?](https://options.greeks.live/question/what-are-the-primary-differences-in-counterparty-risk-between-cleared-and-uncleared-equity-swaps/)
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Cleared swaps centralize and mutualize risk through a CCP; uncleared swaps manage it bilaterally, demanding direct collateralization.

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Central clearing re-architects risk by substituting diffuse bilateral exposures with a single, mutualized exposure to a rules-based CCP.

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### [How Does a Central Counterparty Differ from a Netting Center in Practice?](https://options.greeks.live/question/how-does-a-central-counterparty-differ-from-a-netting-center-in-practice/)
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A central counterparty legally replaces counterparties via novation to mutualize risk; a netting center merely calculates net obligations.

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### [What Is the Role of Novation in Transferring a Bilateral Trade to a Central Clearinghouse?](https://options.greeks.live/question/what-is-the-role-of-novation-in-transferring-a-bilateral-trade-to-a-central-clearinghouse/)
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Novation is the legal substitution of a bilateral contract with two new ones, making the CCP the counterparty to both original traders.

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A CCP transforms a close-out from a chaotic contagion event into a predictable, centralized risk management protocol.

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