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Majority of asset managers are unprepared despite deadline extension.

Majority of asset managers are unprepared despite deadline extension.

Margin calls increased due to volatility caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Daily margin calls increased during the March volatility.

The industry spends more than $20bn a year processing trades.

They aim to help mutual clients reduce the cost of margin management.

Covid-19 has delayed bilateral margin requirements by one year.

Client ability to meet margin calls is a major worry in the medium term.

This was an increase of 10% versus the end of 2018.

The final implementation phase will take place on 1 September 2022.