BOE plans exemption for post-trade risk-reduction transactions from clearing obligation
( December 11, 2025, 15:55 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The UK financial sector could see transactions carried out as part of a post-trade risk reduction, PTRR, service exempted from the derivatives clearing obligation under new plans from the Bank of England. The Bank said that exempting transactions arising from PTRR services would support its financial stability objective by reducing complexity and increasing efficiency. The consultation closes on March 11, 2026.Statement is attached....
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