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Written question asked by Lord Myners (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Sassoon (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 October 2010.


Finance: Clearing Houses

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether London’s competitiveness as a location for the central clearing of equity, bonds and derivatives will be disadvantaged by the lack of access to Euro funding from central banks; and, if so, what action they will take.
Answer

The UK hosts multiple clearing houses offering foreign currency denominated clearing including in euros. There is no obligation to have access to central bank liquidity in order to offer these clearing services and in all cases the Financial Services Authority requires that appropriate risk management controls are in place.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2629; 721 c255WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
City of London Central banks Finance Financial services Financial markets Euro Stocks and shares Trade competitiveness
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk