SEC Exempts Certain Treasury Repo Transactions from Clearing Requirements
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On October 30, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an exemption from U.S. Treasury clearing requirements for certain affiliated-party and non-U.S. repo transactions. The exemption covers repo transactions involving non-U.S. counterparties that meet specified limits and conditions, as well as repo transactions between direct participants of U.S. Treasury clearing agencies and certain affiliated entities. The SEC said the measures are intended to address compliance, operational, and interpretive issues while continuing to advance the transition of U.S. Treasury transactions to central clearing. At present, reports have not disclosed the specific limits, conditions, or implementation date of the exemption.
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On October 30, 2026, SEC issued exemptions from U.S. Treasury clearing requirements for certain related-party and non-U.S. repo transactions. The exemptions cover repo transactions with non-U.S. counterparties that meet specified limits and conditions, as well as repo transactions between direct participants of U.S. Treasury clearing agencies and certain affiliated entities. SEC said the move aims to address compliance, operational and interpretive issues while advancing the transition of U.S. Treasury trading to central clearing.
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