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Derivatives lobby urges clearing controls after Nasdaq default

Isda chief Scott O’Malia says it is more important than ever that clearing houses have robust risk management

The trade body for the world’s $595tn over-the-counter derivatives market has called for better controls at clearing houses in the wake of high-profile defaults.

The International Swaps and Derivatives Association published a series of best practice guidelines on January 24 to help clearing houses improve and maintain robust risk management.

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