AMF Approves LCH SA CDSClear Rule Changes: Trade Registration Fund and Credit Tolerance
On 24 July 2026, the French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) approved amendments to the operating rules of LCH SA's CDSClear service. The changes introduce a Trade Registration Fund (TRF) and a credit tolerance mechanism, aiming to enhance risk management and operational flexibility for clearing members.
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