Interesting commentary on combining futures into an OTC portfolio at CME

The margin savings on offer are also lower than the eye-catching figures of 70–80% in CME marketing material. While that is theoretically achievable, dealers say a more realistic number is 30–40%.

Tom explains why achieving cross-margining is not nearly as simple as people might believe – but perhaps over time will pick up. via Cross-margining at CME slowed by practical challenges – Risk.net. (subs)