On November 23, 2020, the SEC published a Policy Statement and Guidance focused on central counterparties (CCPs) authorized under the European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) who may apply to access and operate in the US securities markets. Through the Statement, the SEC provides a look into its processes and emphasizes effective ways that CCPs based in the European Union (EU) may register as a clearing agency or request exemptions from certain requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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