Overview

Derivatives Clearing And Settlement System (DCASS) is a fully electronic and automated clearing and settlement system that comprises the core derivatives clearing and settlement functionality, the margining engine, and has the capability to support various types of derivatives products such as Equities, Currencies and Commodities.

To enable the Clearing Participants to effectively use the system, HKEX has developed 3 courses to provide the basic knowledge of the clearing and settlement system.

Course 1 – Understanding of Derivatives Clearing
Course 2 – DCASS Terminal Training
Course 3 – CCMS Training

This course provides a general understanding of the derivatives clearing and settlement system and management.

Content

1. The Structure of Clearing Houses
2. Clearing and Settlement Systems
3. Clearing Accounts
4. DCASS Trade Management
5. DCASS Position Management
6. Collateral Management
7. PRiME & Margin Calculation

Who should attend

Responsible officers, operations staff (in particular back office settlement staff), sales staff and account executives of brokerage firms.