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Apr 07, 2026
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1801 charsSouth Africa's Financial Regulators Publish Proposed Eligibility Criteria for Mandatory Central Clearing of Over-the-Counter Derivatives
On April 7, 2026, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and the Prudential Authority (PA) published a Joint Discussion Document for public consultation on proposed eligibility criteria for mandatory central clearing of over-the-counter (OTC) derivative transactions in South Africa.
The Joint Discussion Document outlines the Authorities' proposals to advance implementation of mandatory central clearing in the South African OTC derivatives market. It sets out the proposed eligibility criteria that the FSCA and PA intend to apply when determining which OTC derivative transactions should be subject to mandatory central clearing requirements. The document identifies categories of OTC derivative transactions that may be suitable for mandatory central clearing, based on current data and information available to the Authorities. The framework aims to establish a structured approach to central clearing obligations while considering market conditions and transaction characteristics specific to the South African derivatives market.
Stakeholders, including market participants, financial institutions, and other interested parties, are invited to submit comments on the proposed framework and transaction scope during the public consultation period. The consultation enables the Authorities to gather feedback on the eligibility criteria and transaction categories before finalising the mandatory central clearing requirements. Responses should be submitted to the FSCA and PA through their respective websites. The specific deadline for submissions should be confirmed on the Authorities' official websites where the Joint Discussion Document and supporting annexures are available.
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Financial Sector Conduct Authority and Prudential Authority Joint Communication 2 of 2026
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1593 charsSouth Africa's Reserve Bank Issues Consultation on OTC Derivatives
On April 7, 2026 the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and the Prudential Authority (PA) of South Africa jointly published a discussion document proposing eligibility criteria for the mandatory central clearing of over-the-counter (OTC) derivative transactions.
The proposal forms part of South Africa’s broader regulatory roadmap to strengthen oversight of OTC derivatives markets and align with G20 commitments to improve transparency, reduce counterparty risk, and enhance financial stability following the global financial crisis.
Under the proposed framework, OTC derivatives would be subject to mandatory clearing if they meet certain criteria, including a high level of contractual and operational standardisation, sufficient trading volumes, and adequate market liquidity. The authorities indicated that, based on preliminary analysis of market activity, South African rand-denominated interest rate swaps and forward rate agreements (FRAs) may be the first instruments considered for mandatory central clearing.
The document also outlines considerations such as the impact on market stability, the availability and suitability of central counterparties (CCPs), and potential effects on market competitiveness. Mandatory clearing would only take effect once an appropriately licensed CCP is operational in South Africa.
The FSCA and PA have invited industry feedback and data submissions from OTC derivative providers and other stakeholders, with comments requested by June 5, 2026, before finalising the determination and developing the corresponding regulatory standards.