Call intake
Capture margin calls and collateral notices from approved counterparties and providers.
MIDDLE OFFICE SERVICES
Transparent collateral management from call to settlement.
Control margin obligations, eligible collateral, disputes, reconciliations and settlement evidence across counterparties, custodians and portfolios within a visible daily operating process.
Overview
Collateral management supports the operational lifecycle of margin and collateral obligations arising from derivatives, financing and secured arrangements. It can include call intake/validation, exposure comparison, eligibility checks, settlement tracking, dispute management and collateral records.
Most relevant to hedge funds, derivatives-heavy portfolios, financing users and credit strategies with collateralised exposures.
Our capabilities
Validation
Compare calls to approved exposure/collateral data.
Eligibility support
Apply approved eligibility, concentration and substitution terms to the collateral record.
Dispute workflow
Track disputed amounts, supporting evidence, counterparties and agreed resolution.
Settlement monitoring
Monitor instructed collateral movements through settlement and final position confirmation.
Reporting
Maintain current collateral inventory, call status and outstanding obligation views.
Service coverage
Core records
- Counterparty margin calls
- Portfolio/exposure data
- Approved CSA/collateral terms
- Eligible collateral inventory
- Custodian/PB settlement records
- Cash balances
Operating activities
| Step | Activity | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Receive | Capture call and contractual context. |
| 2 | Validate | Check amount, currency, thresholds and available collateral. |
| 3 | Agree / dispute | Route exceptions with supporting evidence. |
| 4 | Approve movement | Send authorised instruction to provider. |
| 5 | Monitor settlement | Confirm collateral/cash movement. |
| 6 | Reconcile & report | Update inventory and close exception. |
Reporting and oversight
- Margin-call dashboard
- Dispute queue
- Collateral inventory
- Settlement status
- Counterparty obligation view
- Audit evidence
What clients gain
Complete call intake
Capture margin calls and collateral notices from approved counterparties and providers.
Stronger call validation
Compare calls to approved exposure/collateral data.
Clear eligibility control
Apply approved eligibility, concentration and substitution terms to the collateral record.
Faster dispute resolution
Track disputed amounts, supporting evidence, counterparties and agreed resolution.
Governance and integration
Collateral Management is delivered through defined responsibilities, controlled records and documented review. Material exceptions, judgements and approvals remain visible and attributable throughout the operating process.
- Approved collateral rules/thresholds.
- Segregation of validation and release authority.
- Dispute escalation by materiality/age.
- Reconciliation to custody/PB records.
- No autonomous asset transfer.
Expertise and delivery
Experts behind the service.
Relevant professionals support service design, exception review and delivery governance where specialist judgement is required.
Meet our Experts & ProfessionalsTechnology that supports control.
Controlled data, workflow and review capabilities support consistent execution, transparent oversight and traceable evidence.
Explore Technology & ExpertiseConfigured around your operating model.
Services can be delivered through managed operations, technology enablement, co-sourced delivery or transition support.
See How We WorkFrequently asked questions
Is this relevant to every fund?
No. It matters most for derivatives, leverage and secured-financing strategies.
Can it be outsourced selectively?
Yes. This is a common modular middle-office function.
Does Kelton interpret CSA legal terms?
Formal legal interpretation remains with counsel or other authorised parties; we operate the approved terms and workflow.
Discuss Collateral Management
Start with one workflow, one operating issue or one provider transition. We will map the current process, responsibility boundaries, required data and a practical first engagement.