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Chicago-based trading software provider, Trading Technologies International, Inc. (TT), is set to acquire ATEO SAS, a developer of post-trade solutions for listed derivatives. The deal is expected to close by the end of February and aims to expand TT’s portfolio with clearing and middle-office technologies and services.

“Our aim is to introduce a global derivative trading platform, regulated in the US, that marks a pivotal shift from traditional USD and Treasury margin collateral to incorporating digital assets as collateral as well. This change is intended not just for crypto trading but also for a broad spectrum of physical and digital commodities.”

While SA-CCR provides a more risk-sensitive framework for assessing counterparty credit risk in derivatives, it also introduces challenges like higher capital requirements and operational complexities, particularly for FX derivatives. This has significant implications for financial institutions’ risk management strategies and capital allocation.