Summary
In this circular, ECC informs you about the introduction of an updated Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for the ECC clearing environment, requiring renewal of all legacy certificates by 18 December 2026.
As part of planned security enhancements, Deutsche Börse Group is updating its Public Key Infrastructure to include support for modern cryptographic algorithms, enhanced security features and improved scalability. Since 31 August 2026, the certificates process provided in the Member Portal uses the new PKI.
Members are advised to take the necessary steps to ensure continued and uninterrupted connectivity to the C7 Clearing Graphical User Interfaces and the FIXML Interface ahead of the relevant deadline.
Overall, the following changes are introduced:
- Updated certificate creation process via the DBAG Member Section: in production, certificates created with the new PKI can be used since 31 August 2026
- Requirement to renew all certificates created under the previous PKI by 18 December 2026
Please find detailed information in the document below.
ECC Clearing & Settlement
T +49 341 24680-444
clearing@ecc.de