How Do Regulatory Frameworks like Dodd-Frank or MiFID II Impact the Mandatory Clearing of OTC Derivatives?
Both Dodd-Frank (US) and MiFID II (EU) mandate that certain standardized Over-The-Counter (OTC) derivatives must be cleared through a Central Clearing Counterparty (CCP). This aims to reduce systemic risk by moving a significant portion of the bilateral OTC market into the safer, collateralized CCP framework.
The regulations increase transparency and standardization in the derivatives market.