Regulation of over-the-counter derivatives

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UK EMIR

The principal measure regulating the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets in the UK is Assimilated Regulation (EU) 648/2012 (UK EMIR).

For information on UK EMIR, including recent developments, see Practice Notes:

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UK EMIR—essentials
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UK EMIR—one minute guide
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UK EMIR—level 2 and level 3 measures, and
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UK EMIR—timeline

Section 1(1) and Schedule 1 Part 1 to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (FSMA 2023) provide for the revocation of UK EMIR with effect from a date or dates to be appointed

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