The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Bank of England (BoE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement establishes a framework for cooperation and the exchange of information concerning SEBI-recognised Clearing Corporations. It allows the BoE to rely on SEBI's regulatory and supervisory actions, supporting UK financial stability and facilitating international clearing activities.
PR No.66/2026
SEBI signs MoU with BoEoncooperation and exchange of information related to SEBI-recognised Clearing Corporations
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the Bank of England (BoE)have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning cooperation and the exchange of information in relation to SEBI-recognised Clearing Corporations (CCs).
The MoU enables SEBI and BoEto cooperate regarding Central Counterparties, in line with their respective laws and regulationsandestablishes a framework for BoEto place reliance on SEBI’s regulatory and supervisory activities while safeguarding the UK’sfinancial stability. The MoUdemonstrates the importance of cross-border cooperation to facilitate international clearing activities.
Mumbai
October 28, 2026
FAQ :
The MoU aims to establish cooperation and facilitate the exchange of information between SEBI and the Bank of England regarding SEBI-recognised Clearing Corporations.
They agree to cooperate regarding Central Counterparties, in line with their respective laws and regulations.
The MoU establishes a framework for the Bank of England to place reliance on SEBI's regulatory and supervisory activities, while safeguarding the UK's financial stability.
The MoU demonstrates the importance of cross-border cooperation in facilitating international clearing activities.
The MoU was signed in Mumbai on October 28, 2026.
Source : https://www.sebi.gov.in/media-and-notifications/press-releases/oct-2026/sebi-signs-mou-with-boe-on-cooperation-and-exchange-of-information-related-to-sebi-recognised-clearing-corporations_105473.html