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Lack of swaps detail sparks asset protection anxiety

Managers and clearing firms fret over the lack of EU guidance for the historic shake-up of the $600 trillion market

Asset managers that trade over-the-counter derivatives are being urged to push for clearer detail from the European Securities and Markets Authority on segregated collateral accounts so they are able to make more informed decisions on a range of different models being offered by clearing providers.

Under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation, the buyside will have to pass all trades through clearing houses within two years to improve transparency and reduce systemic risk in a market worth more than $600 trillion.

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