Derivatives clearing, exchange-trading and collateral in Mexico

Types of transaction

What categories of equity derivatives transactions must be centrally cleared and what rules govern clearing?

There are no requirements for OTC equity derivatives transactions to be centrally cleared.

What categories of equity derivatives must be exchange-traded and what rules govern trading?

There are no requirements for certain types of equity derivatives to be exchange-traded. Futures and options of certain equities are traded on MexDer.

Describe common collateral arrangements for listed, cleared and uncleared equity derivatives transactions.

Listed equity derivatives do not require any specific collateral arrangements, other than contributions that must be made by any clients participating on MexDer.

Must counterparties exchange collateral for some categories of equity derivatives transactions?

There is no such requirement.