On September 4, ESMA published the translation of guidelines and recommendations on implementing the principles for financial market infrastructures in respect of central counterparties (i.e., clearing houses) published by the Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems (CPSS) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) in April 2012.

The purpose of the guidelines and recommendations is to ensure that EMIR and the regulatory technical standards made under it are fully harmonized and compliant with the CPSS and IOSCO principles.  This will bring EU clearing houses into line with international standards. Guidelines.