EACH calls for technology-neutral regulation to unlock the benefits of tokenisation
 
EACH has responded to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Bank of England’s Joint Vision for Tokenisation in UK Wholesale Markets, welcoming the initiative as a timely step in providing clarity for financial marketsWe particularly emphasise:
  • The support the FCA and Bank of England’s vision
  • That tokenisation creates opportunities via tokenised collateral, digital cash and DLT to improve collateral mobility, settlement efficiency and cross-border operations.

  • The importance of a technology-neutral regulation based on the principle of “same risk, same regulatory treatment.”
  • Tokenisation complements existing standards for risk management, netting, settlement finality and operational resilience.
  • Encourages greater international interoperability and alignment between UK, EU and global initiatives.
EACH supports global consistency in implementing margin transparency standards
EACH has responded to the CPMI-IOSCO consultation on updated guidance and public disclosures for implementing initial margin proposals. EACH welcomes the guidance as an appropriate global standard and highlights the importance of maintaining international consistency and avoiding regulatory gold-platingWe particularly emphasise:
  • The importance of the CPMI-IOSCO guidance as an appropriate global standard.
  • Consistent implementation across jurisdictions
  • The benefits of historical stress events over hypothetical scenarios in margin simulators.
  • That both CCPs and clearing members have a role to play in providing margin transparency.
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