Wholesale Settlement Rules

Definition ∞ Wholesale Settlement Rules govern the transfer of large-value payments and securities between financial institutions, typically in central bank money or highly liquid assets. These rules define the operational procedures, risk management protocols, and legal frameworks for interbank and institutional transactions. They are fundamental to the functioning of national and international financial markets. They ensure financial system stability. These rules are essential for large-scale financial transfers.
Context ∞ The application of wholesale settlement rules to central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and tokenized institutional assets is a significant area of development. News often discusses how existing rules might need adaptation for blockchain-based wholesale settlement systems. Regulators are actively consulting with financial institutions on the implications of these new technologies for interbank transfers. This area is seeing considerable regulatory attention.