Relevant authorities of third countries that do not have any trade repository established in their jurisdiction may contact F1the FCA with a view to establishing cooperation arrangements to access information on derivatives contracts held in F2trade repositories established in the United Kingdom.

F3The FCA may establish cooperation arrangements with those relevant authorities regarding access to information on derivatives contracts held in F2trade repositories established in the United Kingdom that these authorities need to fulfil their respective responsibilities and mandates, provided that guarantees of professional secrecy exist, including the protection of business secrets shared by the authorities with third parties.