Consultations Central Clearing of OTC Derivatives in Australia A discussion paper issued by the Council of Financial Regulators – June 2011

Contents

• Executive Summary
• Background
• Central Clearing of OTC Derivatives
• OTC Derivatives Markets in Australia
• Key Policy Design Considerations
• Proposed Clearing Regime Design and Application
• Consultation Process and Questions
• Annex
• References

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, Australian Securities and Investments Commission, Reserve Bank of Australia and the Department of the Treasury 2011. All rights reserved.

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