MAS proposes central clearing for OTC derivatives

Singapore

SINGAPORE plans to require central clearing for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives, according to a public consultation by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

The proposal will initially affect only Singapore dollar and US dollar interest rate swaps, although swaps denominated in the euro, pound sterling and Japanese yen are also under consideration.

About half of all derivative trades booked in Singapore involve interest rate contra…