Criteria for assessing systemic importance of non-EU central counterparties

Summary

The European Parliament has decided not to object to a new regulation that sets criteria for ESMA to identify if central counterparties outside the EU are systemically important for the Union's financial stability.
9 16.09.2020
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finance
european union
public administration
financial institutions and credit

Key points

  • The decision establishes criteria for assessing whether non-EU central counterparties are systemically important to the Union.
  • The regulation empowers the Commission to specify criteria for ESMA regarding third-country counterparties.
  • Systemically important non-EU entities will be subject to enhanced supervision and specific regulatory requirements by ESMA.
  • The measure aims to ensure a level playing field between EU-based and non-EU financial institutions.
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