The collapse of MF Global has underscored the need to investigate options for strengthening client money protections for over-the-counter (OTC) derivative transactions, Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten, said today.

The comments were made while launching a discussion paper on the Handling and use of client money in relation to over-the-counter derivatives transactions.

The discussion paper considers various aspects of Australia's current regulatory regime for the keeping and handling of client monies, in particular the regulation of OTC derivatives.

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