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21/12/2016 | 2016/1682 | 2016-1682 Press Release on Feedback Statement on ESEF | Corporate Disclosure, European Single Electronic Format, Press Releases, Transparency | Press Release | PDF 225.03 KB |
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11/02/2020 | ESMA35-43-1076 | Compliance table for Guidelines on MiFID II product governance requirements (ESMA35-43-620) | Guidelines and Technical standards, MiFID - Investor Protection | Compliance table | PDF 157.54 KB |
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17/12/2021 | ESMA35-43-1215 | Compliance table for Joint ESMA and EBA Guidelines on the assessment of the suitability of members of the management body | Guidelines and Technical standards, Joint Committee, MiFID - Investor Protection | Compliance table | PDF 302.18 KB |
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04/12/2019 | ESMA70-21038340-46 | Compliance table for the Guidelines on market making activities under the Short Selling Regulation | Guidelines and Technical standards, Market Integrity, Short Selling | Compliance table | PDF 267.48 KB |
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01/12/2020 | ESMA32-67-142 | Compliance table on ESMA Guidelines on the enforcement of financial information | Corporate Disclosure, IFRS Supervisory Convergence | Compliance table | PDF 150.56 KB |
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31/05/2022 | ESMA35-43-2517 | Compliance table on Guidelines on certain aspects of the MiFID II compliance function (ESMA35-36-1952) | Guidelines and Technical standards, MiFID - Investor Protection | Compliance table | PDF 141.13 KB |
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29/10/2021 | ESMA35-43-1430 | Compliance table on Guidelines on MiFID II suitability requirements | Guidelines and Technical standards, MiFID - Investor Protection | Compliance table | PDF 145.3 KB |
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28/01/2022 | ESMA50-164-5210 | Compliance table on Guidelines on outsourcing to cloud service providers | Guidelines and Technical standards, Innovation and Products | Compliance table | PDF 172.7 KB |
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24/04/2014 | 2013/923 | Compliance table- compliance guidelines | Guidelines and Technical standards, MiFID - Investor Protection | Compliance table | PDF 100.87 KB |
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01/02/2022 | ESMA35-43-2183 | Compliance table- Guidelines for the assessment of knowledge and competence (ESMA/2015/1886) | Guidelines and Technical standards, MiFID - Investor Protection | Compliance table | PDF 161.56 KB |
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14/01/2022 | ESMA32-67-184 | Compliance table- guidelines on APMs ESMA 2015-1415 | Corporate Disclosure, Guidelines and Technical standards | Compliance table | PDF 127.7 KB |
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01/10/2021 | ESMA35-43-1957 | Compliance table- Guidelines on complex debt instruments and structured deposits (ESMA/2015/1787) | Guidelines and Technical standards, MiFID - Investor Protection | Compliance table | PDF 163.99 KB |
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01/02/2022 | ESMA35-43-1968 | Compliance table- Guidelines on cross-selling practices (ESMA/2016/574) | Guidelines and Technical standards, MiFID - Investor Protection | Compliance table | PDF 159.78 KB |
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24/04/2014 | 2013/922 | Compliance table- suitability guidelines | MiFID - Investor Protection, Guidelines and Technical standards | Compliance table | PDF 74.33 KB |
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09/01/2019 | ESMA71-99-1084 | Crypto-assets need common EU-wide approach to ensure investor protection | Innovation and Products, Press Releases | Press Release | PDF 148.74 KB |
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11/06/2020 | ESMA71-99-1342 | Decision Short Selling Reporting Renewal Statement | COVID-19, Market Integrity, Press Releases, Short Selling | Press Release | PDF 83.55 KB |
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26/09/2017 | ESMA71-99-599 | EBA and ESMA provide guidance to assess the suitability of management body members and key function holders | Guidelines and Technical standards, Joint Committee, MiFID - Investor Protection, Press Releases | Press Release | PDF 243.97 KB |
The European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have published their joint Guidelines to assess the suitability of members of management bodies and key function holders. |
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15/03/2018 | 15-3-18 | ESAs weigh benefits and risks of Big Data | Innovation and Products, Press Releases | Press Release | PDF 20.5 KB |
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01/03/2012 | 2012/140 | ESMA advises European Commission on Prospectus Directive’s overhaul- Advice covers possible delegated acts | Prospectus, Corporate Disclosure, Press Releases | Press Release | PDF 115.14 KB |
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28/02/2013 | 2013/266 | ESMA and the EBA warn investors about contracts for difference | MiFID - Investor Protection, Warnings and publications for investors, Press Releases | Press Release | PDF 119.01 KB |
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the European Banking Authority (EBA) have published a warning to retail investors about the dangers of investing in contracts for difference (CFDs).The two authorities are concerned that during the current period of low investment returns, inexperienced retail investors across the EU are being tempted to invest in complex financial products, which they may not fully understand and which can end up costing them money they cannot afford to lose.Andrea Enria and Steven Maijoor, Chairs of the EBA and ESMA, warned:“Retail investors across the EU should be aware of all the risks arising from investing in CFDs. These products appear to promise investors substantial returns at a low cost but may ultimately cost them far more than they may have intended or could afford to lose.“CFDs are complex products that are not suitable for all types of investors, therefore you should always make sure that you understand how the product you are buying works, that it does what you want it to do and that you are in a position to take the loss if it fails.”Investors trading CFDs should protect themselvesInvestors should only consider trading in CFDs if they have extensive experience of trading in volatile markets, if they fully understand how these operate and have sufficient time to manage their investment on an active basis.Investors should carefully read their agreement or contract with the CFD provider before making a trading decision. They should make sure that they at least understand the following: • the costs of trading CFDs with the CFD provider, • whether the CFD provider will disclose the margins it makes on their trades, • how the prices of the CFDs are determined by the CFD provider, • what happens if they hold their position open overnight, • whether the CFD provider can change or re-quote the price once an investor places an order, • whether the CFD provider will execute investor’s orders even if the underlying market is closed, • whether there is an investor or deposit protection scheme in place in the event of counterparty or client asset issues.If investors do not understand what’s on offer, they should not trade. Further information Always check if the CFD provider is authorised to do investment business in your country. You can check this on the website of the CFD provider’s national regulator. A list of all the national regulatory authorities, and their websites, is also available from:• ESMA at http://www.esma.europa.eu/investor-corner; and • EBA at http://www.eba.europa.eu/Publications/Consumer-Protection-Issues.aspx.The investor warning on CFDs will be translated into the official EU languages.Concurrently with the publication of this warning, the EBA is addressing an internal Opinion under Art. 29 of the EBA Regulations to national supervisory authorities on the prudential supervision of CFDs. Notes for editors1. ESMA/2013/267 Investor Warning – Contracts for Difference (CFDs)2. ESMA and the EBA are independent EU Authorities that were established on 1 January 2011 and work closely with the European other European Supervisory Authority responsible for insurance and occupational pensions (EIOPA).3. ESMA’s mission is to enhance the protection of investors and promote stable and well-functioning financial markets in the European Union (EU). As an independent institution, ESMA achieves this aim by building a single rule book for EU financial markets and ensuring its consistent application across the EU. ESMA contributes to the regulation of financial services firms with a pan-European reach, either through direct supervision or through the active co-ordination of national supervisory activity.4. The EBA has a broad remit in the areas of banking, payments and e-money regulation, as well as on issues related to corporate governance, auditing and financial reporting. Its tasks include the protection of consumers and depositors, preventing regulatory arbitrage, guaranteeing a level playing field (especially by building a single rule book for the European banking system) strengthening international supervisory coordination, promoting supervisory convergence and providing advice to EU institutions. Further information:Reemt SeibelESMA Communications Officer Tel: +33 (0)1 58 36 4272Mob: +33 6 42 48 55 29Email: reemt.seibel@esma.europa.eu David CliffeESMA Senior Communications OfficerTel: +33 (0)1 58 36 43 24Mob: +33 6 42 48 29 06Email: david.cliffe@esma.europa.euRomain SadetEBA Communications Officer Tel: +44 (0) 207 997 5914Mob: +44 (0) 7785 463278 Email: romain.sadet@eba.europa.eu Franca CongiuEBA Communications OfficerTel: +44 (0) 207 382 1781Mob: +44 (0) 7771 376395Email: francarosa.congiu@eba.europa.eu |