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Special Report

OTC Derivatives

An increasing number of firms are outsourcing their processing of over-the-counter derivatives to global custodians and specialist providers. However, many investment managers don’t believe that any single offering can meet all their needs, and others are hesitant about outsourcing operational work. “Ultimately, it comes down to the judgment of senior management as to whether or not they believe in the concept of outsourcing and the level of customization they can receive from the service provider,” says Omgeo’s Tim Lind. Also in this report: With counterparty risk rising on the industry’s agenda, it isn’t a question of whether a central counterparty will emerge, but which model will be adopted.

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Study: Firms Turning to Third Parties for Derivative Valuations

A greater number of firms are turning to independent providers for over-the-counter derivatives pricing, says an OTC Valuations study.

Outsourcing Taking Hold in Derivatives Processing

As the asset management and brokerage communities place increasing emphasis on over-the-counter derivatives, their middle and back offices are struggling with the demands.

Wanted: CCP Services for OTC Derivatives, Now

With counterparty risk rising on the industry’s agenda, it isn’t a question of whether a central counterparty will emerge, but which model will be adopted.