Non-Financial Companies Need Uncleared OTC Derivatives for Hedging Purposes

Non-financial companies use OTC derivatives to hedge against currency, interest rate and commodity price risks related to business operations. This position paper summarises why non-financial companies need derivatives that are not centrally cleared or collateralised for this purpose and underlines the necessacity of clearing exemptions. The paper is Deutsches Aktieninstitut's contribution to a consultation of the Financial Stability Board on the recent regulation of derivative markets.