(2)Pursuant to Article 10(4), fourth subparagraph, of Regulation (EU) No 648/2012, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is to periodically review the values of those clearing thresholds and to propose regulatory technical standards to amend them. That review is to be preceded by a consultation of the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) and other relevant authorities and has to take into account, where necessary, the interconnectedness of financial counterparties.