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  • 2021-02996 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; Fixed Income Clearing Corporation; Order Instituting Proceedings To Determine Whether To Approve or Disapprove a Proposed Rule Change To Modify the Calculation of the MBSD VaR Floor To Incorporate a Minimum Margin Amount
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9560
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing a proposed rule change by the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC) regarding the calculation of the "Minimum Margin Amount" for its Mortgage-Backed Securities Division (MBSD). This new calculation aims to ensure adequate collection of margin from members, especially during times of market volatility, by adjusting based on historical price movements. The SEC is seeking comments from the public to help decide whether to approve or disapprove the proposed rule change. The proceedings are being held to consider the legal and policy implications of the change and its alignment with existing financial regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The SEC is thinking about whether to say yes or no to a new idea for how much money financial companies need to keep safe, especially when prices change a lot. They want people to share their thoughts to figure out if it's a good plan.

  • 2020-29251 — Self-Regulatory Organizations; Fixed Income Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing and Extension of the Review Period of an Advance Notice To Modify the Calculation of the MBSD VaR Floor To Incorporate a Minimum Margin Amount
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 584
    Reading Time:about 43 minutes

    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing a proposal by the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC) to modify the calculation of the VaR (Value at Risk) Floor for its Mortgage-Backed Securities Division. The change aims to incorporate a "Minimum Margin Amount" to better account for market volatility and ensure adequate risk management. This proposal was developed after the COVID-19 pandemic revealed that the existing calculations did not sufficiently cover risks, particularly during periods of extreme market changes, and the SEC is inviting public comments on this advance notice. The proposed enhancements are designed to limit FICC's exposure by ensuring that its systems account for recent and more volatile market conditions.

    Simple Explanation

    The grown-ups in charge of safe money systems want to change how they keep mortgage money safe, especially when things go up and down a lot, like a wild roller coaster. They're asking people what they think about this idea to make sure everyone's money stays safe and sound.