The Bank of England has opened a consultation on how central counterparties (CCPs) can accept digital versions of eligible collateral, saying existing rules already allow this when assets meet clearing standards. The draft supervisory statement clarifies what CCPs must address in applications under the current approval process, covering collateral already accepted and qualifying types under the proposed UK CCP Rulebook that are not yet in use. The statement would create no new regulatory obligations. The BoE stressed that tokenized collateral must remain capable of being valued, transferred and realized, including under stress, and that faster cross-border movement could help firms meet margin calls. Deputy Governor for financial stability Sarah Breeden said the consultation advances the Bank's secondary objective of innovation in financial market infrastructure while maintaining financial stability. The consultation closes on Feb. 12, 2027, and the Bank expects to publish its policy response and rules later this quarter.
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