EFET report shows eSM improves OTC liquidity and reduces credit risk

Today, EFET has launched a report of remarkable significance to the OTC gas and power markets. The study was conducted by PwC and together with 6 European energy companies investigates the impact of earlier settlement dates. 

Key findings are:

1. A change to earlier settlement improves market participants’ and thus market liquidity significantly.
2. The benefits are greatest for companies moving to daily settlement (delivery +2 days). Net sellers see most significant financial benefits, however all participants see benefits.
3. An earlier settlement eases access for all companies to the OTC market.
   • Reduced credit risk exposure due to earlier payments.
   • Cash-flow benefit from earlier repayment of outstanding margin.
   • Increased counterparty credit headroom, facilitating increased trading activity.
4. The EFET standard for electronic Settlement Matching (eSM) is already available and in productive use. Earlier settlements complement eSM. 

Our solution:

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Access the report here.