On March 29, 2017, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recognized the BM&FBOVESPA Clearinghouses in the condition of a third-country central counterparty (TC CCP) in relation to the European Union. The recognition entails the definitive classification of the BM&FBOVESPA Clearinghouses as qualifying central counterparties (QCCP).

The qualification of the BM&FBOVESPA Clearinghouses as QCCP is a major milestone for the strengthening and development of the Brazilian financial and capital markets. Learn more: External Communication 010/2017-DP, dated March 31, 2017.

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