Central clearing of OTC derivatives

The ASIC Derivative Transaction Rules (Clearing) 2015 introduced a mandatory central clearing regime in Australia for 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.

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Rules	ASIC Derivative Transaction Rules (Clearing) 2015
Determination	Corporations (Derivatives) Determination 2013
Exemption	ASIC Corporations (Derivative Clearing Exemption) Instrument 2018/209
FAQs	Frequently asked questions
Consultation	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