# Article 4 — Alternative clearing services provided by other CCPs **Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1303 · binding · OJ L 305, 21.9.2020 · dated 14 Jul 2020 [in force]** *In force · Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1303, OJ L 305, 21.9.2020 · Checked against EUR-Lex on 26 Oct 2026 · [Official source](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2020/1303/oj/eng)* 1. When taking into account the criterion set out in point (d) of [Article 25](../../articles/25.md)(2a) of Regulation (EU) No 648/2012, ESMA shall assess whether clearing members and clients established in the Union may access some or all of the clearing services provided by a CCP through other CCPs and whether those CCPs are authorised or recognised under [Articles 14](../../articles/14.md) and [25](../../articles/25.md) of that Regulation. 2. Where any of the indicators referred to in Article 6 applies, ESMA, in addition to the elements listed in paragraph 1 of this Article, shall also assess whether the services provided by the CCP relate to a class of derivatives subject to the clearing obligation under [Article 4](../../articles/4.md) of Regulation (EU) No 648/2012.