Deutsche Börse AG

EU Legislative Interests

As an operator of a highly regulated financial market infrastructure, close communication and exchange of information with political and regulatory authorities is vital to Deutsche Börse Group. Above all, our joint interest lies in efficient, transparent and secure financial markets. As a company, we therefore focus not only on current market developments but closely follow the political discussions on European financial market regulation as well as global regulatory trends. Deutsche Börse Group is following legislative procedures in the area of financial services and financial markets regulation, but also company law including financial reporting.

Communication Activities

Based on our specific knowledge as a market venue operator, we contribute our expertise to the discussion on the development of the regulatory framework and thereby continuously add to the strengthening of the financial market infrastructure. We are, for example, involved in consultations on political as well as regulatory initiatives and present reports and position papers on the implications of certain regulatory proposals for Deutsche Börse Group, the financial market and society as a whole. In addition, our white papers and studies contribute to a better understanding of a broad range of financial market regulatory aspects. In specialist events and through our participation in expert committees, we also pursue an exchange of information and experience with political and regulatory representatives and advocate effective regulation that meets the objective of establishing efficient, transparent and stable financial markets. For further information, statements and position papers as well as studies please visit https://deutsche-boerse.com/dbg-en/regulation

Interests Represented

Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Member Of

WFE - World Federation of Exchanges FESE - Federation of European Securities Exchanges EACH - European Association of CCP Clearing Houses ECSDA - European Central Securities Depositories Association DAI - Deutsches Aktieninstitut QED Communications FIA - Futures Industry Association ISDA - International Swaps and Derivatives Association Eurofi INATBA - International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications New Financial

Organisation Members

Deutsche Börse Group - Company structure - https://www.deutsche-boerse.com/dbg-en/about-us/deutsche-boerse-group/organisation/subsidiaries

Additional Information

Costs include prorated - staff and office costs for 4 different locations; - consultancy costs; - association membership fees and sponsorship fees for events hosted by these associations.