FAQs

Where can I obtain general information on membership?

Information on the membership requirements of CCP Austria may be found in the download area ("documents for new members" - customer link and contact sheet). Further questions may be requested by phone at +43 1 533 22 44 - 2887 or by email at CCP.A office mail.

Which agreements and contracts must be signed with CCP.A?

• Clearing agreement in case of participation as a direct member (DCM/GCM)
• Clearing agent agreement in case of participation as a clearing agent
• Confirmation of agreement between GCM and non clearing member 
• Declaration of non-participating clearing (NCM) 
• Declaration regarding the assumption of the function as a clearing agent for a certain client

How does clearing work?

• Clearing and settlement for the cash and derivatives market is carried out by the CCP Austria.
• Trades are settled within a period of t+3 on the cash market and t+1 on the derivatives market.
• Positions opend and closed out within a trading day are netted after the close of trading.

Which fees are charged by CCP Austria?

More information on the fees charged by CCP Austria may be found here.

Who is responsible for margin deposit?

Direct members are responsible for the deposit of margins. GCMs are moreover responsible for margin deposit for their NCMs.

How are margin requirements calculated?

Margin requirements are calculated on the basis of the balance of open trades and risk factors using specific risk factors. More information may be found here.