INTERNATIONAL: CME Group Receives Recognition from ESMA as Third‑Country Benchmark Administrator

Friday April 17 2026

On 16^th April 2026, Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group announced that the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has recognized CME Group Benchmark Administration Limited (CBA) as a third-country benchmark administrator under the EU Benchmarks Regulation (EU BMR).

ESMA’s decision was made in response to the significant usage of CME Term SOFR Reference Rates by market participants in Europe. The decision provides certainty for clients subject to EU BMR.

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