The German Financial Centre Promotion Act has introduced a refined regulatory framework intended to simplify how non-EU firms participate in the European derivatives market. Effective immediately, third-country Regulatory Market-Makers (RMMs) are no longer required to establish a physical entity in Germany or seek individual exemptions to provide liquidity. This legislative shift removes a primary operational and financial hurdle, streamlining the onboarding process for international firms.
By reducing bureaucracy and lowering entry barriers, the reform aims to boost international participation and increase liquidity on German-regulated exchanges like Eurex. The change aligns Germany with other major European jurisdictions, ensuring a level playing field for global participants. Eurex, part of the Deutsche Börse Group, is now actively engaging with firms across the UK, Switzerland, North America, and Asia to facilitate their transition under this new framework.
This enhancement forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen Germany’s status as a global financial hub. It complements Eurex’s existing initiatives, such as its Sponsored Access model and liquidity provider programmes, to foster a more efficient and competitive trading environment.
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