In-Depth Analysis - The euro-area denominated payment systems and the conduct of monetary policy: Some considerations ahead of Brexit - 15-02-2018

In-Depth Analysis - The euro-area denominated payment systems and the conduct of monetary policy: Some considerations ahead of Brexit - 15-02-2018 23-02-2018 12:00 AM CET The framework for euro-denominated payment systems has undergone significant changes in recent years leading to a concentration of payments performed by Central Counterparty Clearing Houses. As it stands, a large part of euro-denominated transactions, derivatives in particular, are cleared through CCPs located in the UK; which poses challenges to the current supervisory framework because of the UK leaving the EU. Against this background, this note discusses the extent to which the current set-up bears risks, including for the conduct of the ECB monetary policy. Source : © European Union, 2018 - EP QUESTIONS? STAY CONNECTED  Contact Us | This email was sent on behalf of the European Parliament · Bât. Altiero Spinelli · 60 rue Wiertz / Wiertzstraat 60 · B-1047 - Bruxelles/Brussels  · Belgium · Phone: +32(0)2 28 42111