The SEC 18-f 4 Derivatives Rule stipulates all SEC-registered companies to comply with a derivatives framework by August 19, 2022. While it’s more than a year away, the time to act is now.
If you have not already selected a risk management provider, the practical considerations and broad timings to implement a compliant derivatives program can be a lot more resource-intensive than you may think. And, even if you already have a risk management solution in place, there may be some additional work needed to be fully compliant with portfolio backtesting, VaR and stress testing requirements.
