These refer to Derivative contracts that are traded off exchange or Over The Counter (OTC), but cleared and settled through a Central Counterparty like an exchange or clearing house. Some examples of commonly traded OTC derivative contracts are:
 

Benefits of Clearing

• The Central Counterparty, as a middleman assumes all contractual rights and responsibilities. This encourages greater confidence and familiarity through the standardisation of contracts.
• Simplicity is maintained with Central Counterparty being both buyer and seller, this helps to reduce buyer/seller credit risk.
• There is price transparency as positions are marked to market and cash settled against settlemen prices determined by the Central Counterparty.
• Better price opportunities can be expected in a wider market place.

Trade OTC Derivatives with Phillip Futures

Visit us at our main office or our affiliated investor centres to open a Phillip Futures account today. For more information on OTC trading, please give us a call at (65) 6531 1526 / (65) 6531 1531 or send us an email at pfpl_otc@phillip.com.sg.