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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has extended emergency measures temporarily expanding the pool of eligible collateral for all types of counterparties by six months. The measures allow uncollateralized bank guarantees for non-financial counterparties (NFCs) and public guarantees for all counterparties to be accepted by central counterparties (CCPs), aiming to avoid potential disruptions during the upcoming cold season. These measures were originally implemented to alleviate liquidity pressure on NFCs active in gas and electricity markets during the energy crisis.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has extended for a limited period of six months the emergency measures which temporarily expand the pool of eligible collateral for all types of counterparties. Uncollateralised bank guarantees for non-financial counterparties (NFCs) acting as clearing members and public guarantees for all types of counterparties will continue to be temporarily eligible by central counterparties (CCPs) in order to avoid potential disruption during the upcoming cold season.

The temporary measures set out in ESMA’s Final Report were adopted during the height of the energy crisis to alleviate the liquidity pressure on NFCs active on gas and electricity regulated markets that clear in EU-based CCPs.

Next steps

The Final Report has been sent to the European Commission for endorsement and will be subject to a scrutiny procedure by the European Parliament and the Council.

 

Further information:

Sarah Edwards 

Senior Communications Officer
press@esma.europa.eu

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Summary:

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a Final Report on the extension of its powers to intervene in the activities of central counterparties (CCPs) under the European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR). The report summarizes the results of the ESMA’s consultation on the proposal, which was published in November 2016. The extension of ESMA’s powers aims to enhance the stability and resilience of the financial system by allowing ESMA to intervene in the activities of CCPs in cases where they pose a threat to the stability of the financial system.

The report highlights the need for a robust and flexible regulatory framework that enables ESMA to effectively supervise and regulate CCPs. It also emphasizes the importance of protecting the interests of businesses and consumers in the financial markets.

The proposed extension of ESMA’s powers includes the ability to:

1. Temporarily restrict or suspend the activities of a CCP in cases where it poses a threat to the stability of the financial system.
2. Impose remedies on a CCP that has failed to comply with ESMA’s standards and requirements.
3. Order a CCP to take specific actions to address identified risks or threats to the stability of the financial system.

The report also outlines the ESMA’s methodology for assessing the impact of the proposed changes on the financial system and the economy.

In conclusion, the ESMA’s Final Report aims to enhance the stability and resilience of the financial system by allowing ESMA to intervene in the activities of CCPs in cases where they pose a threat to the stability of the financial system.

Additional Information:

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is the competent authority responsible for the regulation and supervision of the securities and markets in the European Union.

The proposed extension of ESMA’s powers is part of the European Union’s efforts to strengthen the regulatory framework for financial markets and enhance the stability of the financial system.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is a independent authority that operates under the European System of Financial Supervision (ESFS) and is responsible for ensuring the stability, integrity, and transparency of the financial markets.

The European Parliament and the European Council have the power to amend or repeal the proposed changes to ESMA’s powers.

References:

European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). (2016). Consultation on the extension of ESMA’s powers to intervene in the activities of central counterparties (CCPs) under the European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). (2017). Final Report on the extension of ESMA’s powers to intervene in the activities of central counterparties (CCPs) under the European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).

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