Why use IPA for Clearing?
IM Calculations
Run IRM 2.0 and IRM 1.0 IM calculations for any supported business date
IRM 2.0 Transparency
Designed specifically for IRM 2.0, IPA calculates and displays all components and add-ons of the new model
"What If?" Analysis
Create "What-if?" margin scenarios and view impact of potential trades
IM Calculations
Run IRM 2.0 and IRM 1.0 IM calculations for any supported business date
IRM 2.0 Transparency
Designed specifically for IRM 2.0, IPA calculates and displays all components and add-ons of the new model
"What If?" Analysis
Create "What-if?" margin scenarios and view impact of potential trades
Rich Reporting
Generate on-demand, detailed Excel-rendered reports
Customize Portfolios
Upload user-defined portfolios and ETD positions in multiple supported file formats
Export Data
Export information directly into Excel from UI widgets
Rich Reporting
Generate on-demand, detailed Excel-rendered reports
Customize Portfolios
Upload user-defined portfolios and ETD positions in multiple supported file formats
Export Data
Export information directly into Excel from UI widgets
IPA Benefits
- IPA represents large scale enhancements from ICE’s existing IRM 1.0 margin calculator
- Supports IRM 2.0 & IRM 1.0 and eliminates the need to load input risk array data
- Edit portfolios and positions on the fly for ad-hoc "What-if?" scenarios
- Full suite of Excel rendered risk reporting for in-depth margin analysis
- Margin Matrix provides up to date IM values for benchmark contracts, spreads and other common trading strategies
| Feature | IPA | IRM 1.0 |
| Web Based UI | ✔ | — |
| IRM 2.0 Support | ✔ | — |
| IRM 1.0 Support | ✔ | ✔ |
| Automatic Input Data Load | ✔ | — |
| Add/Remove/Edit Positions in UI | ✔ | — |
| Excel Rendered Reporting | ✔ | — |
| Margin Matrix | ✔ | — |
Portfolio Management
- Upload, create and manage user portfolios
- Customize portfolio labels and properties
- View summary IM information at the portfolio level
Position Blotter
- Upload, capture and display position level information
- Add, delete, adjust and even move positions between portfolios
- Filter, sort and export data into Excel
Calculation Engine
- Initiate IM calculations for specific portfolios, positions or both
- Compare IM results between models
Portfolio Management
- Upload, create and manage user portfolios
- Customize portfolio labels and properties
- View summary IM information at the portfolio level
Position Blotter
- Upload, capture and display position level information
- Add, delete, adjust and even move positions between portfolios
- Filter, sort and export data into Excel
Calculation Engine
- Initiate IM calculations for specific portfolios, positions or both
- Compare IM results between models
Resources
24 Hour IPA Helpdesk
+1 770-738-2101 (Option #6) / ice-ipaclearing@ice.com