Emergency measures on collateral requirements for energy firms

Summary

The European Parliament has agreed not to object to temporary changes in collateral rules. These changes allow energy companies to use bank and public guarantees to manage liquidity during market volatility.
9 24.11.2022
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Key points

In force from 21/10/2022 (Based on the date of the Commission delegated regulation mentioned in the text (21 October 2022). The duration is specified as 12 months from entry into force.)
  • Implementation of emergency measures to respond to extreme volatility in energy markets.
  • Temporary modification of the technical standards regarding what can be used as collateral at central counterparties.
  • Expansion of eligible collateral to include uncollateralised bank guarantees for non-financial companies acting as clearing members.
  • Inclusion of public guarantees as valid collateral for all types of counterparties.
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