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# EBA/DC/610 — Decision — Initial Margin Model Validation under EMIR for ISDA SIMM \[published]

*Published · EBA publication · Not yet verified against the official text ·* [*Official source*](https://www.eba.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2026-02/404d74c4-e06f-475f-8d1d-099cf1af910b/EBA%20DC%20610%20-%20Decision%20on%20arrangements%20for%20ISDA%20SIMM%20validation.pdf)

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| **Full title**          | Decision of the European Banking Authority EBA/DC/610 of 27 January 2026 concerning arrangements for the Initial Margin Model Validation function under EMIR for ISDA SIMM |
| **Issuer**              | EBA                                                                                                                                                                        |
| **Reference**           | EBA/DC/610                                                                                                                                                                 |
| **Document type**       | Decision                                                                                                                                                                   |
| **Date**                | 27 January 2026 (published 26 February 2026)                                                                                                                               |
| **Addressees**          | Not recorded                                                                                                                                                               |
| **Legal basis**         | Article 11(3) and (12a) EMIR                                                                                                                                               |
| **Related instruments** | None recorded                                                                                                                                                              |
| **Text on this page**   | Not checkable — the official PDF is a scanned image with no text                                                                                                           |

**Official text:** [EBA/DC/610 (PDF, 12 pages)](https://www.eba.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2026-02/404d74c4-e06f-475f-8d1d-099cf1af910b/EBA%20DC%20610%20-%20Decision%20on%20arrangements%20for%20ISDA%20SIMM%20validation.pdf) · [EBA page](https://www.eba.europa.eu/activities/direct-supervision-and-oversight/validation-pro-forma-initial-margin-models)

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