Assessment of third-country central counterparties

Summary

The European Parliament has agreed not to object to new rules for assessing whether financial institutions outside the EU meet essential safety and compliance standards.
9 16.09.2020
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economy
finance
european union
business and competition

Key points

  • The decision establishes rules for assessing whether financial institutions outside the EU meet EU standards.
  • The rules supplement existing regulations regarding derivatives and central counterparties.
  • The focus is on 'Tier 2' institutions that are considered systemically important to the EU's financial stability.
  • This measure aims to ensure a level playing field between EU and non-EU market participants.
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