CCPs vulnerable from reverse repo investments – Esma

European watchdog flags risks of uncovered exposure during liquidity stress event

Investments of cash balances in repo transactions could leave central counterparties (CCPs) exposed in a liquidity stress event, potentially leading to uncovered exposures, the European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma) found in its latest round of stress-testing.

The European regulator attributed this to low levels of haircuts and varied market risk profiles of the collateral for reverse repos used to secure cash.

The 16 CCPs analysed in the latest exercise reported €164.7 billion ($178.1

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@risk.net or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.risk.net/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@risk.net to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Risk.net? View our subscription options

Most read articles loading...

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Risk.net account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account here