
Carney: Germany and France risk Brexit derivatives cliff edge
Bank of England governor says it is in the “interest” of EU countries to ensure the full viability of financial contracts ahead of Brexit

The failure of Germany and France to amend rules related to the treatment of some over-the-counter derivatives contracts ahead of the UK’s exit from the European Union could cause unnecessary stress to the European financial system, according to Mark Carney, governor of the Bank of England. Carney calls on European lawmakers to address the matter before October 31.
The UK central bank – which has micro- and macroprudential oversight of the UK financial system, as well as resolution
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