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Margin release system for an electronic-based market

  • US 20020178102A1
  • Filed: 03/15/2001
  • Published: 11/28/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/15/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for managing delivery commitments associated with a contract for goods traded on an electronically based exchange comprises:

  • determining a short position in the contract is indicated for delivery;

    matching a long position to the short position for the contract;

    determining delivery commitments for each party to the contract;

    constraining assets against the delivery commitments undertaken by each party;

    determining a percentage of the delivery commitments associated with the contract that has been performed by one of the parties; and

    releasing the asset constraints held against the performing party at about the determined percentage.

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