Central clearing of OTC derivatives

The ASIC Derivative Transaction Rules (Clearing) 2026 require Clearing Entities to centrally clear transactions in certain OTC interest rate derivatives denominated in Australian dollars, US dollars, euros, British pounds and Japanese yen.

The clearing mandate applies to Australian and foreign financial institutions that meet the clearing threshold.

This page contains:

• ASIC Derivative Transaction Rules (Clearing) 2026
• Clearing entity notifications

ASIC Derivative Transaction Rules (Clearing) 2026

Topic	Key information
Rules	ASIC Derivative Transaction Rules (Clearing) 2026
Determination	Corporations (Derivatives) Determination 2023
Consultation	CS 33 Proposed remake of the ASIC Derivative Transaction Rules (Clearing) 2015 Consultation Paper 353 Proposed amendments to the ASIC Derivative Transaction Rules (Clearing) 2015 Report 460 Response to submissions on CP 231 Mandatory central clearing of OTC interest rate derivative transactions  Consultation Paper 231 Mandatory central clearing of OTC interest rate derivative transactions