Article 10 4a.

ESMA, in consultation with the ESRB, shall review the clearing thresholds referred to in paragraph 4, first subparagraph, point (b), of this Article and in Article 4a(4), taking into account, in particular, the interconnectedness of financial counterparties and the need to ensure the prudent coverage of financial counterparties under the clearing obligation. That review shall be conducted at least every two years, or earlier where necessary or where required under the mechanisms established under paragraph 4, first subparagraph, point (c). As a result of that review, ESMA may, in the regulatory technical standards adopted pursuant to paragraph 4, propose changes to the thresholds specified in the first subparagraph, point (b), of that paragraph. When reviewing the clearing thresholds, ESMA shall consider whether the classes of OTC derivatives, for which a clearing threshold has been set, are still the relevant classes of OTC derivatives or if new classes should be introduced.