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The percentage difference between an asset's market value and the amount that can be used as collateral for a loan.
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Collateralisation brings ‘significant benefits’, says BoE

As counterparties across the financial ecosystem have become increasingly interconnected, credit relationships have become increasingly collateralised, according to Nathanael Benjamin
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Basel III Endgame and G-SIB Surcharge may reduce clearing access for SFT and derivatives markets

ISDA’s head of capital Panayiotis Dionysopoulos and head of clearing services Ulrich Karl speak to Bob Currie about the implications of the US Basel III Endgame and G-SIB Surcharge proposals
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RMA: US Treasury Clearing proposal to increase costs

The anticipated US Treasury Clearing proposal has caused concern for some firms, which indicate that the costs of its implementation will outweigh the benefits
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India launches consultation on securities lending for government securities

The Reserve Bank of India proposal will allow borrowing in all G-SECs issued by central government apart from treasury bills, with loan trades from one day to 90 days
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BCBS addresses ambiguity in minimum haircut standards for SFTs

Technical amendment clarifies provisions in the Basel Framework relating to collateral transformation trades which were open to misinterpretation.
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BoE Securities Lending Committee reflects on ESG and GameStop

May meeting includes 10 new members in efforts to make the forum more diverse and inclusive
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BCBS proposes changes to SFT haircuts

The Basel committee has proposed technical amendments to the calculation of minimum haircut floors for securities financing transactions to avoid common misunderstandings
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FSB extends implementation timelines for SFTs

The Financial Stability Board has extended the implementation timelines for minimum haircut standards for non-centrally cleared securities financing transactions