MBSIA Information Session Re: CCMS / Tri party Repo

MBSIA invites you to a virtual session with CMHC, the Bank of Canada and TMX on the inclusion of NHA MBS in the CCMS tri-party repo framework. The session will provide an overview of CIMPA and CCMS, highlight the potential benefits of the NHA MBS initiative, explain how transactions would operate within CCMS, and outline how members can prepare to participate.

Meeting details

Date: October 22, 202

Time: 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Presenters: CMHC, Bank of Canada and TMX/CCMS

 Agenda

1. CIMPA overview

• Introduction to CIMPA and its role in advancing the Canadian repo market.
• CIMPA's vision and roadmap for Canada's repo and post-trade ecosystem.
• Benefits of tri-party repo and CCMS.
• How the NHA MBS initiative fits within broader Canadian-dollar market initiatives.

2. Potential benefits for NHA MBS issuers

• Additional funding optionality, potentially broader access to cash providers, and more practical term repo.
• Key conditions for realizing these benefits, including reliable valuation and pool-factor processing, sufficient eligible collateral, and participation by cash providers and issuers.

3. CCMS overview

• Introduction to the CCMS framework and its role in supporting tri-party repo transactions.

4. NHA MBS repo baskets and transaction lifecycle

• Overview of the two approved NHA MBS repo baskets and how they operate within CCMS.
• High-level process map of an NHA MBS repo transaction through CCMS, including valuation, pool-factor processing and margin management.

5. Member participation and pre-launch preparation

• How MBSIA members can participate and the steps issuers should consider before go-live.

6. Implementation status and rollout

• Current status, timeline and anticipated rollout of the NHA MBS repo baskets.

7. Q&A and member discussion

• Questions, feedback and discussion of participation considerations.

8. Appendix: NHA MBS repo baskets and timeline

The session is open to members in good standing.

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