Wednesday December 17 2025
News Source: Global Exchanges
Focus: Clearing & Settlement
Type: General
Country: European Union
On 16th December 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) confirmed it will maintain the recognition of LCH Limited and LME Clear Limited, two central counterparties (CCPs) established in the United Kingdom (UK).
This decision is taken under Article 25(5)(b) of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR), that requires ESMA to assess if the conditions under which LCH Limited and LME Clear Limited were originally recognised continue to be met, considering recent regulatory, market, and business developments.
Following its review, ESMA determined that maintaining the recognition of LCH Limited as Tier 2 CCP and LME Clear Limited as Tier 1 CCP is appropriate.
The decisions of ESMA regarding the determination of tiering and recognition of LCH Limited and LME Clear Limited remain applicable until 30 June 2028.
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