TITLE: Mexico's National Banking and Securities Commission Modifies Derivatives Market Accounting Criteria
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On July 6, 2026, Mexico's National Banking and Securities Commission (Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores) published a resolution modifying the general provisions establishing accounting criteria applicable to derivatives market participants, specifically clearing houses and liquidation partners.
The resolution amends provisions CUARTA and CUARTA Bis, and adds Annex 3 to the general provisions originally published on February 2, 2011. The modifications establish standardized request formats for authorizations related to special accounting records and special accounting criteria, and reduce maximum response timeframes for such authorizations. The changes implement administrative simplification measures outlined in an agreement published on December 31, 2025.
Under the amended provisions, clearing houses and liquidation partners must submit authorization requests using formats contained in Annex 3, signed either with handwritten signature or advanced electronic signature in accordance with the Commercial Code. The Commission now has a maximum of sixty business days from the day following receipt to resolve authorization requests. If the Commission does not issue or notify a resolution within this period, the request is deemed denied. Pending notification of a resolution, entities must continue using the accounting criteria specified in Annexes 1 and 2. The modifications address special accounting records and criteria in two contexts: when competent authorities declare emergencies or natural disasters that could adversely affect entity solvency or liquidity and system stability; and when entities undertake financial restructuring or corporate reorganization processes. Existing authorizations issued prior to this resolution's effective date remain valid until their conclusion dates.
The resolution enters into force on July 7, 2026. Clearing houses and liquidation partners with pending authorization requests submitted before this date continue processing under the December 31, 2025 administrative agreement provisions.
**Reference:** Diario Oficial de la Federación, July 6, 2026