Regulatory Technical Standards on DGS payouts of client funds deposits

  • Status: Under consultation

​The draft RTS on client funds establish rules to ensure DGSs receive the data needed to identify and reimburse clients whose funds are held in intermediary accounts. They clarify ​when reimbursement should be made directly to clients or via the account holder; and ​how to prevent duplicate payouts. ​These measures aim to ensure consistent protection, operational efficiency and legal certainty across the EU. 

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Consultation on Regulatory Technical Standards on DGS payouts of client funds deposits

  • Status: Open
  • Deadline: 23 OCTOBER 2026
Documents
Consultation Paper on RTS on DGS payouts of client funds deposits

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Deadline for submitting responses: 23/10/2026 at 23:59

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