ISSA - International Securtities Services Association

Compliance to the ISSA Recommendations 2000

Market: Norway

 

Status: October 31, 2001

 

Recommendation 6

Convergence of Securities Systems, both within countries and across borders, should be encouraged where this eliminates operational risk, reduces cost and enhances market efficiency.

1. Is the depository linked electronically and in real time with other segments of the core market infrastructure (e.g. trading platforms, netting systems, matching platforms, payment systems)? Yes it is linked electronically and in real time where this is available.
2. Is there one or more depository or settlement system in the market? Only one.
3. If there are several, has a consolidation been considered? If yes, by when? Not applicable.
4. Does (do) the securities system(s) allow other domestic or foreign systems to establish direct links on an equal basis to local members? Technically, yes. Legislative hindrance may occur.
5. Does (do) the securities system(s) allow foreign market participants to become direct participants? Technically, yes. Legislative hindrance may occur.