The concepts of collateral management and collateral optimization have been much discussed in recent years; but what does it actually encompass and what market dynamics have elevated this discussion to its current level of importance? This paper examines these questions across trading, margining and back-office operations, with a focus on the post-crisis regulatory landscape, current market conditions and the tools available for sell-side and buy-side firms to manage this process.
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