Bank of England Seeks Views on Tokenized Collateral
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On October 29, 2026, the Bank of England launched a consultation on a regulatory approach to tokenized collateral in central clearing. The Bank of England supports central counterparties (CCPs) accepting eligible tokenized collateral and considers that the existing regulatory framework does not pose an obstacle, provided that the collateral can still be valued, transferred, and liquidated when necessary, including in stress scenarios. The Bank of England stated that tokenization could improve the efficiency of mobilizing and managing collateral across jurisdictions. The deadline for this consultation is February 12, 2027.
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Bank of England has launched a consultation supporting central counterparties (CCPs) in accepting eligible tokenized collateral. The UK central bank considers the existing regulatory framework not to be a barrier, provided that the collateral can still be valued, transferred and liquidated when necessary, including in stress scenarios; tokenization may improve the efficiency of mobilizing and managing collateral across jurisdictions. The consultation closes on 12 February 2027.
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