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Bank of England Consults on Rules for Tokenized Collateral in Central Clearing

A proposed supervisory statement outlines how clearing houses can accept tokenized eligible assets without overhauling current regulatory frameworks.

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The Bank of England launched a consultation on CCPs accepting tokenized eligible collateral on Oct. 29 .

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Current UK regulations permit tokenized collateral if assets can be valued, transferred, and liquidated under stressed conditions .

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The central bank will collect industry feedback on the proposed supervisory statement through Feb. 12, 2027 .

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Context

The Bank of England's supervisory initiative aligns with broader joint efforts alongside HM Treasury and the FCA to build out the UK's digital wholesale financial infrastructure…

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Why it matters

Central counterparties, clearing members, and market infrastructure providers gain regulatory clarity on deploying tokenized assets for margin calls and cross-border collateral…

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What to watch

The public consultation closes on Feb. 12, 2027, followed by the expected publication of a final Supervisory Statement.

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