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的条件之一，是 ESMA 需与相关第三国监管机构建立合作安排。

修订后的谅解备忘录遵循了《欧盟市场基础设施监管条例 3》（EMIR 3）

关于此类合作安排内容的修订要求，特别是针对系统重要性第三国中央对手方（2

级 TC-CCP）的合作要求。

修订后的谅解备忘录取代了 ESMA 和英格兰银行于 2020 年签署的旧版文件。

ESMA and Bank of England Conclude a Revised MoU in Respect of UK-based

CCPs under EMIR (2025/3/17)

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the Bank of

England (BoE) have signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on

cooperation and information exchange concerning the three central counterparties

(CCPs) established in the United Kingdom (ICE Clear Europe Ltd, LCH Ltd and

LME Clear Ltd) which have been recognised by ESMA under the European Market

Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).

Verena Ross, ESMA Chair, said:

“I welcome the update of the MoU between the Bank of England and ESMA

reflecting the recent amendments to the European Market Infrastructure Regulation.
This will further enhance the existing cooperation between our institutions.

ESMA, as part of its supervisory responsibilities towards systemic third-country

CCPs, looks forward to continue working with the Bank of England in ensuring a safe

and resilient clearing ecosystem in Europe and worldwide.”

This action follows the recent European Commission decision to extend the

equivalence for the UK CCPs for a period of three years until 30 June 2028. At the

same time, ESMA has also extended the tiering determination and recognition

decisions in respect of the UK CCPs until that date.

According to EMIR, one of the conditions for recognition of a third-country CCP

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