U.S., UK authorities review central counterparty resolution coordination

U.S., UK authorities review central counterparty resolution coordination
US-UK resolution drill

Financial regulators in the U.S. and UK are continuing cross-border planning for the potential resolution of central counterparties as part of a senior-level cooperation program. Officials meet on Sept. 3, 2026 for a tabletop exercise focused on information sharing, communications arrangements, and financial stability planning.

Highlights

  • Senior officials from the SEC, FDIC, CFTC, Federal Reserve Board, and Bank of England will conduct a CCP resolution tabletop exercise on Sept. 3, 2026.
  • The meeting reviews recent joint work, especially on information-sharing and communications arrangements to bolster financial stability during a CCP resolution event.
  • Cross-border coordination between UK and U.S. authorities remains central, as central counterparty disruptions pose potential risks to broader financial stability and regulatory frameworks.

Sept. 3 exercise and policy focus

As reported by the Securities and Exchange Commission, senior officials from the Securities and Exchange Commission, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Federal Reserve Board, and Bank of England convene for a tabletop exercise on Sept. 3, 2026 to discuss issues related to the hypothetical resolution of central counterparties, or CCPs.

The session forms part of a regular series of senior-level meetings held since 2017 to share views on CCP resolution and review progress in an ongoing program of joint work among the agencies.

The meeting also provides an opportunity to review recent joint work, with particular attention to information-sharing and communications arrangements designed to support financial stability in the event of a CCP resolution.

Cross-border coordination and market implications

Participants acknowledge the importance of continuing dialogue between UK and U.S. authorities, while also continuing to share analysis and discuss policy formulation related to CCP resolution.

The discussions underscore the central role of cross-border coordination in clearing market oversight, where disruption at a central counterparty can have implications for broader financial stability and for regulatory response frameworks in both jurisdictions.

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