SEBI–ESMA MoU on Cooperation and Information Exchange for Central Counterparties (CCPs)

Last updated: 05 September 2026

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The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement replaces an earlier one from 2017 and focuses on cooperation and information exchange regarding Central Counterparties (CCPs) supervised by SEBI. It establishes a framework for ESMA to rely on SEBI's regulatory oversight, ensuring European financial stability and facilitating international clearing activities.

SEBI signs MoU with European Securities and Markets Authorityon cooperation andexchange of information relatingto Central Counterparties

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning cooperation and exchange of information in relation to Central Counterparties (CCPs) regulated and supervised by SEBI. This MoU replacesan earlier MoU between SEBI and ESMA which was entered into on June 21, 2017.

The MoU enables SEBI and ESMA to cooperate regarding CCPs, in line with their respective laws and regulationsandestablishes a framework for ESMA to place reliance on SEBI’s regulatory and supervisory activities,while safeguarding the European Union’sfinancial stability. The MoU, demonstrates the importance of cross-border cooperation to facilitate international clearing activities.

The MoU was signed by SEBI Chairman Mr. Tuhin Kanta Pandey and ESMA Chair Ms. Verena Ross.

Mumbai
September 04, 2026

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The MoU aims to establish cooperation and a framework for exchanging information concerning Central Counterparties (CCPs) regulated and supervised by SEBI.

The MoU was signed by SEBI Chairman Mr. Tuhin Kanta Pandey and ESMA Chair Ms. Verena Ross.

Yes, this new MoU replaces an earlier one that was entered into between SEBI and ESMA on June 21, 2017.

The MoU enables ESMA to place reliance on SEBI’s regulatory and supervisory activities concerning CCPs, while safeguarding the European Union’s financial stability.

The MoU demonstrates the importance of cross-border cooperation in facilitating international clearing activities.