DTCC Secures UK MiFID ARM Registration, Strengthening Transaction Reporting Framework
DTCC has received formal approval from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for the public registration of its UK Markets in Financial Instruments Directive/Regulation (MiFID/R) Approved Reporting Mechanism (ARM), marking a key development for transaction reporting across UK financial markets.
The registration clears the way for DTCC’s UK MiFID ARM service to launch in the second quarter of 2026, expanding the firm’s regulatory reporting capabilities and reinforcing its role as a core market infrastructure provider.
The new service is designed to give market participants access to a unified, industry-owned answer for transaction reporting, supporting greater efficiency, data quality and regulatory transparency.
Unified Reporting Across Asset Classes
DTCC’s UK MiFID ARM service will allow firms to consolidate derivatives trade reporting alongside equities, and bonds within a single reporting framework.
By bringing multiple asset classes together, the service aims to reduce fragmentation in transaction reporting processes while enabling firms to take advantage of DTCC’s resilient infrastructure and end-to-end regulatory reporting capabilities.
The platform will provide real-time visibility into reporting activity, advanced exception management and comprehensive analytics, assisting firms better manage their regulatory obligations while minimising operational risk.
DTCC’s UK MiFID ARM will enable firms to streamline reporting across derivatives, equities and fixed income within a single, industry-owned answer.
Supporting Regulatory Oversight and Market Transparency
The launch of the UK MiFID ARM service also supports regulators’ supervisory mandates by enhancing transparency and strengthening monitoring against market abuse.
DTCC already supports regulators globally in monitoring systemic risk under a wide range of regulatory regimes, including EMIR, SFTR, MAS, HKMA, ASIC, JFSA and Canadian regulations. The UK MiFID ARM extends this capability to the UK transaction reporting landscape.
By delivering high-quality, consistent data to regulators, the service is and support more effective supervision as market structures and trading behaviours evolve.
The UK MiFID ARM registration strengthens regulatory transparency and supports more robust supervision of .
Driving Harmonisation and Cost Efficiency
As regulatory requirements continue to evolve, DTCC said it remains focused on assisting firms streamline their transaction reporting obligations while moving toward a more harmonised global framework.
The UK MiFID ARM service is expected to deliver cost-saving benefits by reducing duplication, improving data accuracy and offering advanced analytics and user testing tools to support .
DTCC said it will continue to engage closely with regulators and market participants, acting as a trusted partner and advocate to assist firms navigate regulatory change and adapt to new reporting standards with confidence.
DTCC is positioning its UK MiFID ARM as a cornerstone of a more harmonised, efficient and resilient ecosystem.
