Collateral acts as a backstop that protects market participants and the economy as a whole. The requirement to post collateral is a key reform that makes the derivatives market more transparent, resilient and safe.
ISDA’s new whiteboard animation video explains how collateral is used in the derivatives market, and how it makes the financial system safer.
These are also available on ISDA’s Facebook page.
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