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The “DK” used by Eurex Clearing and buy-side customers as a binding contractual basis refers to the Clearing-Rahmenvereinbarung (CRV), which translates from German to English as the Clearing Framework Agreement.
Here’s a breakdown of its significance:
* Binding Contractual Basis: The CRV serves as a standardized, legally binding agreement in German law that governs the relationship between Eurex Clearing members (including banks acting as clearing agents for buy-side customers) and their clients (the buy-side firms) for the clearing of OTC (Over-The-Counter) derivatives.
* Developed by the German Banking Industry: This framework was created through close collaboration with the main associations of the German Banking Industry Committee (Deutsche Kreditwirtschaft – DK). This ensures it is tailored to the specific needs and legal context of the German market participants.
* Standardization and Legal Certainty: The CRV provides a uniform and standardized contractual foundation, simplifying the legal documentation process for OTC derivatives clearing. This increases legal certainty for all parties involved by leveraging legal opinions provided by industry bodies and Eurex Clearing.
* Facilitates Client Clearing: It establishes the legal framework necessary for banks to offer clearing services to their buy-side clients, allowing these clients to access central clearing for their OTC derivative transactions.
* EMIR Compliance: The CRV was developed also to provide a standard documentation that aligns with the requirements of EMIR (European Market Infrastructure Regulation), particularly concerning the segregation of client assets.
* Individual Segregation: Eurex Clearing specifically highlights that with the CRV, they can offer an individual segregation solution that complies with EMIR standards within a standard German legal framework. This ensures that client positions and assets are held separately at the clearing house level, offering enhanced protection and portability.
In essence, the CRV (DK) is a crucial legal document that underpins the clearing of OTC derivatives for German banks and their buy-side clients using Eurex Clearing’s services. It provides a standardized, legally sound, and EMIR-compliant contractual basis for this activity.

Video courtesy of Eurex

Video courtesy of Eurex