Clearing houses face fresh EU stress test on crisis readiness
( April 30, 2026, 12:26 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The European Securities and Markets Authority has started a new stress test to check how clearing houses would cope with severe market shocks, using an adverse market scenario prepared by the European Systemic Risk Board. The exercise looks at whether they have enough resources, how they handle large positions, and what happens if recovery measures are used. Data collection starts in May, with final findings due in early 2027.Press release follows. Report attached....
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