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Update on the Bank of England and FCA Memorandum of Understanding for supervision of market infrastructure

The Bank of England and the FCA co-operate on the supervision of financial market infrastructures (FMIs). The authorities consulted with FMIs to assess how that co-operation is working.

Following the responses the authorities have concluded that the arrangements for co-operation remain effective and in line with the existing Memorandum of Understanding. Both authorities have committed to continuing their approach going forward.

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Original article link: https://www.fca.org.uk/news/statements/update-bank-england-fca-memorandum-understanding-supervision-market-infrastructure

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