Exemption of UK financial institutions from market abuse rules

Summary

The European Parliament agrees not to object to a new regulation that maintains exemptions for the Bank of England and the UK Debt Management Office from EU market abuse rules, even after the UK leaves the EU.
10 13.03.2019
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economy
european union
international relations
business and competition

Key points

  • The European Parliament has decided not to object to a new regulation regarding financial exemptions.
  • The Bank of England and the UK Debt Management Office will continue to benefit from existing exemptions from market abuse rules.
  • These exemptions are being adjusted to account for the United Kingdom's change in status to a third country.
  • The swift adoption of this act is intended to ensure EU preparedness in case of a withdrawal without an agreement.
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