Counterparties with Access to Special Facilities for Central Counterparties (CCP)

A CCP may have access to special deposit and lending facilities.

The Riksbank's Terms and Conditions for RIX and Monetary Policy Instruments specify that only CCPs that are RIX Participants and certified for RIX-RTGS and that clear in Swedish kronor can become Counterparties with Access to Special Facilities for Central Counterparties.

For Counterparties with Access to Special Facilities for Central Counterparties, there are specific reporting requirements, see the page Reporting.

The “Counterparty Application Instructions” give more detailed instructions for applying to become a Counterparty with Access to Special Facilities for Central Counterparties. The application must be made on a special form, Form H9_E. The Riksbank processes every application and if the institution is considered to meet the requirements for participation, the institution signs an accession agreement with the Riksbank.

The requirements for a participant in RIX-RTGS are set out on the page How to become a RIX Participant.

Further information on collateral arrangements can be found in "Annex H4 Collateral Instructions".

Counterparties with access to the special deposit facility for central counterparties

  • Nasdaq Clearing AB

Counterparties with access to the special lending facility for central counterparties

  • Nasdaq Clearing AB
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Updated 16/02/2024