(8)It is appropriate and necessary in this context, taking account of the characteristics of derivative markets and the functioning of CCPs, to verify the effective equivalence of foreign regulatory systems in meeting G20 goals and standards in order to improve transparency in derivatives markets, mitigate systemic risk and protect against market abuse. The very special situation of CCPs requires that the provisions relating to third countries are organised and function in accordance with arrangements that are specific to these market structure entities. Therefore this approach does not constitute a precedent for other legislation.
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New version applies from 03/01/2017 — introduced by Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 (MIFIR).
117 provisions change.
Later versions: 01/04/2017, 30/06/2017, 01/01/2019, 17/06/2019, 18/12/2019, 01/01/2020, 18/06/2020, 11/02/2021, 13/02/2021, 28/06/2021, 12/08/2022, 24/12/2024, 17/01/2025.
Recital 8 changes in this version: compare with the current text.