A synthetic ETF that uses MULTIPLE swap counterparties rather than one does so mainly to:
Spreading swaps across several counterparties limits the loss if any single provider defaults, mitigating the concentration risk inherent in the synthetic model - complementing collateral and exposure limits.
Multiple counterparties reduce concentration risk; they do not add leverage or remove the need for collateral.
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