Events listed in [ESMA] European Securities and Markets Authority
[JC 2023 18 ] Consolidated Q&A on the SFDR
ID 23294
The European Supervisory Authorities published Consolidated questions and answers (Q&A) on the SFDR (Regulation (EU) 2019/2088) and the SFDR Delegated Regulation (Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/1288). The document brings together the previously published questions and answers into a single document.
Compliance table on Guidelines on outsourcing to cloud service providers
ID 23289
Following the publication of the guidelines on outsourcing to cloud service providers which is applicable since 31 December 2022 for existing arrangements, and which has been in effect since 31 July 2021 for new or renewed arrangements, ESMA has published an updated version of the corresponding compliance table. The table sets out which member states comply or intend to comply with the guidelines and ...
Notifications of Compliance with Guidelines – Overview Table
ID 23266
ESMA has published an updated version of the table providing an overview of the level of compliance reported by NCAs as regards the application of ESMA guidelines in their respective jurisdictions.
ESAs draw consumers’ attention to how rises in inflation and interest rates might ...
ID 23252
The ESAs have released an interactive factsheet aimed at helping consumers understand the potential impact of rising inflation and interest rates on their finances. The factsheet covers various financial products and services such as loans, savings, investments, insurance, and pensions, providing consumers with key points to consider. The factsheet emphasizes important factors that consumers should keep in mind: Firstly, it advises consumers to have ...
Compliance table on Guidelines on certain aspects of the MiFID II appropriateness ...
ID 23240
On 15 May 2023, ESMA has published a revised version of the compliance table for its Guidelines on certain aspects of the MiFID II appropriateness and execution-only requirements (ESMA35-43-3006). Comparing the current compliance table (ESMA35-43-3327) with the previous one reveals that Bulgaria now complies with the ESMA guidelines. CURRENT VERSION PREVIOUS VERSION
ESMA finds high degree of concentration in natural gas derivatives markets
ID 23230
ESMA has released a study on the structure and functioning of EU natural gas derivatives markets, highlighting potential risks to financial stability. The study found that the annual turnover of natural gas derivatives on EU futures exchanges reached EUR 4,150bn in 2022, and open positions of EU counterparties amounted to around EUR 500bn at the end of 2022. The market is characterized by a ...
ESMA postpones to 2024 the annual IFRS amendment of the ESEF
ID 23197
ESMA has announced the postponement of the annual amendment of the ESEF RTS to 2024. This is partly due to the limited changes in the 2023 update to the IFRS Taxonomy. The decision has been made to enhance monitoring of ESEF implementation, assess how to improve digital reporting, and develop the ESEF sustainability taxonomy and requirements. During 2023, ESMA will engage in preparatory work ...
Letter to the European Commission on Prioritisation of 2023 ESMA deliverables
ID 23192
Verena Ross, Chair of ESMA published a letter to John Berrigan, Financial Stability and Capital Markets Union of the EC, informing of the deprioritization of several deliverables outlined in ESMA’s 2023 Annual Work Programme (eventid=17755). ESMA conducted a prioritization exercise to ensure that resources are appropriately allocated, and the reprioritization of ESMA’s deliverables for this year was done after careful evaluation and with the ...
[ESMA30-1668416927-2473 ] Natasha Cazenave’s speech at AFME 2nd Annual ...
ID 23137
Natasha Cazenave, the Executive Director of ESMA, delivered a keynote speech at the AFME 2nd Annual Sustainable Finance Conference. She discussed ESMA’s role in enabling the transition to a low carbon economy and outlined the initiatives and priorities of ESMA in supporting the EU’s sustainable finance agenda. ESMA aims to contribute to the transition by preserving trust in the financial system, ensuring investor access ...
[ESMA42-646012687-331 ] ESMA Guidelines
ID 23124
ESMA has published an updated version of its .XLSX-table providing an overview of all guidelines published on its website („guidelines tracker“), with information about the application and compliance date, corresponding consultation and response papers, the legal basis, and other relevant issues. The table also includes guidelines that are still in consultation phase and have not yet been concluded.