Download or read book Integration of the Securities Market Infrastructure in the European Union written by Elias G. Kazarian and published by International Monetary Fund. This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper examines the impact of ongoing cross-border integration of securities market infrastructure in the European Union. In particular, it analyzes the regulatory framework that has evolved to deal with the risks associated with cross-border clearing and settlement and concludes that, due to institutionalized deficiencies, the current cross-border regulatory framework may not be adequate or effective in addressing and preventing a real cross-border crisis. The paper proposes a two-tier regulatory framework for securities infrastructure in Europe entailing the creation of a centralized "federal" European regulatory framework for regional systems, in addition to the current national regulatory framework for domestic systems.