TriOptima has launched triCalculate IM Analytics, a new tool to provide insight into the options for initial margin (IM) calculation, helps with the identification and prioritisation of in-scope counterparties and aids trading decisions to reduce future IM costs, the group says.

The service supports organisations that are in-scope for Phases 4 and 5 of the IM requirements, which come into effect in 2019/20. These two phases are anticipated to pull in thousands of regional banks and buy side participants with portfolios above €750bn, and €8bn in notional value, respectively. Those coming into scope are faced with a variety of operational challenges around the calculation and exchange of IM.

“With less than a year to go until the next IM tranche, regulators will expect to see tried and tested IM calculation models supported by data well in advance of the September deadline. However, many firms are currently unaware if they will be affected, let alone what they need to do to meet the demands. triCalculate IM Analytics helps clients achieve compliance, overcome challenges and evolve with the market,” says Thomas Griffiths, co-CEO of triCalculate.