Events listed in [ESMA] European Securities and Markets Authority
Compliance table on the revised Guidelines on 2022 stress tests scenarios under the ...
ID 25525
ESMA has published a compliance table for its Guidelines on stress test scenarios under the MMF Regulation [ESMA50-164-6583] (please see Event#18438). The compliance table shows that all countries are or will be compliant by 1 December 2023 or when a relevant institution exists in the country, with the exception of Greece, HCMC intends to comply partially with the Guidelines and recommendations with the exception ...
[ESMA70-152-348 ] List of third-country CCPs recognised to offer services and ...
ID 25516
ESMA has published an updated list of third-country CCPs which are recognized to offer clearing services and perform activities in the EU in accordance with Article 25 of EMIR. The list also includes a table of classes of financial instruments by each counterparty which are covered by the CCP’s recognition. Please note that despite the inclusion of the United Arab Emirates on **AML blacklist ...
ESMA signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Indonesia Financial Services ...
ID 25501
ESMA has published a MoU concluded between itself and the Indonesia Financial Services Authority as regards the supervision of CCPs established in Indonesia, that was signed by the parties on 30 September 2023. Therein, the regulators agree to closely cooperate on such supervision and exchange information – within legal limits – on counterparties that are applying or have already applied for third-country recognition in ...
[ECEP ] 2023 ECEP Package
ID 25495
ESMA has issued its annual ECEP Statement for 2023. The ECEP outlines key areas of focus for the enforcement of annual financial reports of issuers on EEA regulated markets. The main areas of focus in the 2023 ECEP include climate and environmental matters, macroeconomic factors, sustainability reporting APMs and ESEF. ESMA emphasizes the importance of aligning financial and non-financial information and highlights the need ...
ESMA finds natural gas futures markets functioned appropriately during the August ...
ID 25464
ESMA conducted a study on the behavior of European natural gas futures markets during the price surge in August 2022. This surge in prices was triggered by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which introduced geopolitical uncertainty and disrupted the supply of Russian natural gas to Europe. The study’s key findings indicate that despite the record-high prices, the markets continued to function appropriately. CCP margins, ...
[ESMA42-646012687-331 ] ESMA Guidelines
ID 25450
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.
[ESMA74-362-2281 ] Guidelines for reporting under EMIR
ID 25449
Following the publication of a final report (eventid=18921) in this context, ESMA has now published corresponding final „Guidelines for reporting under EMIR“. Concurrently, ESMA has also published translated versions of the document in all EU member state languages. To recall, the guidelines cover a wide range of topics relating to reporting, data quality, and data access under EMIR-REFIT, including the following – as quoted: ...
EBA and ESMA consult on two sets of joint guidelines under MiCA
ID 25416
EBA and ESMA have jointly published a Consultation Paper on two sets of draft guidelines under MiCA. These guidelines are related to the suitability assessment of members of the management body and shareholders/members with qualifying holdings in issuers of ARTs and CASPs. The purpose of these guidelines is to provide clarity and harmonization in assessing the suitability of management body members, shareholders, and members ...
ESMA conducts first annual assessment of Data Reporting Service Providers’ ...
ID 25409
ESMA has conducted its first annual assessment of DRSPs based on data from 2022. It found that two DRSPs have exceeded certain thresholds. If they exceed these thresholds again next year, they will come under ESMA’s direct supervision from 1 June 2025. Until then, they will continue to be supervised by their respective NCAs in 2024. ESMA is mandated to conduct this annual assessment ...
ESMA encourages preparations for a smooth transition to MiCA
ID 25356
ESMA has issued a call for preparations to ensure a seamless transition to MiCA, which represents a new regulatory framework for crypto-assets within the EU. In addition, ESMA’s Chair, Verena Ross, addressed a letter to ECOFIN, emphasizing the need for timely actions. ESMA’s primary concerns revolve around two key areas: First, the authority urges EU Member States to promptly designate the NCAs responsible for ...