What is EMIR (European Market Infrastructure Regulation)?

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The European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) is a comprehensive European Union legislative framework, enacted in 2012, designed to increase the stability of the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives market by imposing requirements on reporting, clearing, and risk mitigation for derivative contracts.

EMIR (European Market Infrastructure Regulation)

What is EMIR (European Market Infrastructure Regulation)?

What are the three core obligations imposed by EMIR on financial and non-financial counterparties, and how do they enhance market stability?

How did the EMIR Refit amendments, effective in 2024, simplify compliance for smaller firms and diverge from the original 2012 regulation?

How does EMIR's requirement for counterparty identification and reporting intersect with a firm's Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) obligations?

What is the technological and operational impact of EMIR's reporting and clearing mandates on the infrastructure of financial institutions?

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