sovereign credit default swap

Defined in Article 2, Short Selling Regulation

Definitions over time (1)

1. 17/09/2014 – today applies on 12/11/2026 Article 2, Short Selling Regulation Scope: Whole act

   For the purpose of this Regulation, the following definitions apply:

   ‘sovereign credit default swap’ means a credit default swap where a payment or other benefit will be paid in the case of a credit event or default relating to a sovereign issuer;

Used in (27 places in 13 provisions on 12/11/2026)

Short Selling Regulation (27 in 13)

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