On June 6 2016 the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) regarding cooperation with respect to recognised central counterparties.
Pursuant to the memorandum, derivatives clearing organisations established in the United States may apply to ESMA for recognition as central counterparties.
Previously published by International Law Office, June 29 2016.
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