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Date | Ref. | Title | Section | Type | Download | Info | Summary | Related Documents | Translated versions |
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15/06/2011 | 2011/141 | Consultation paper- ESMA’s technical advice on possible delegated acts concerning the Prospectus Directive as amended by the Directive 2010/73/EU | Prospectus, Corporate Disclosure | Consultation Paper | PDF 1.45 MB |
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14/09/2011 | 2011/288 | Call for evidence- Empty voting | Corporate Disclosure, Corporate Governance, Transparency | Consultation Paper | PDF 81.13 KB |
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26/01/2011 | 2011/35 | Call for evidence- Request for technical advice on possible delegated acts concerning the Prospectus Directive (2003/71/EC) as amended by the Directive 2010/73/EU | Prospectus, Corporate Disclosure | Consultation Paper | PDF 3.85 MB |
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10/11/2011 | 2011/373 | Consultation paper- Considerations of materiality in financial reporting | Corporate Disclosure, IFRS Supervisory Convergence | Consultation Paper | PDF 170.93 KB |
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13/12/2011 | 2011/444 | ESMA’s technical advice on possible delegated acts concerning the Prospectus Directive as amended by the Directive 2010/73/EU | Prospectus, Corporate Disclosure | Consultation Paper | PDF 1.15 MB |
The purpose of this consultation document from ESMA is to seek comments on the technical advice that ESMA proposes to give to the European Commission on a number of possible delegated acts. | |||
22/12/2011 | 2011/445 | Consultation paper on guidelines on certain aspects of the MiFID suitability requirements | MiFID - Investor Protection | Consultation Paper | PDF 355.06 KB |
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22/12/2011 | 2011/446 | Consultation paper on guidelines on certain aspects of the MiFID compliance function requirements | MiFID - Investor Protection | Consultation Paper | PDF 393.94 KB |
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23/03/2011 | 2011/67 | Feedback statement- Consultation Paper on proposed amendments to CESR | Prospectus, Corporate Disclosure | CESR Document | PDF 384.63 KB |
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22/03/2012 | 2012/212 | Discussion Paper- An Overview of the Proxy Advisory Industry. Considerations on Possible Policy Options | Corporate Disclosure, Corporate Governance | Consultation Paper | PDF 524.85 KB |
This Discussion Paper focuses on the development of the proxy advisory industry in Europe, which mainly serves institutional investors such as asset managers, mutual funds and pension funds. Following its fact-finding work in 2011, ESMA recognises the proxy advisory industry within Europe is, or is expected to be, growing in prominence and investors are, or are expected to be, increasingly using proxy advisor services. In this paper ESMA identifies several key issues related to the proxy advisory market which may have an impact on the proper functioning of the voting process. The range of policy options that ESMA will consider, and on which it seeks further input from market participants, consists of four broad areas, including: 1. No EU-level action at this stage 2. Encouraging Member States and/or industry to develop standards 3. Quasi-binding EU-level regulatory instruments 4. Binding EU-level legislative instruments ESMA will consider these options based on the feedback it receives from market participants, and, if appropriate, will undertake further policy action, either directly or by providing an opinion to the European Commission. The reason to bring up some policy options is due to the fact that proxy advisors are currently not regulated at a pan-European level. Nevertheless, there are relevant European rules that apply to investors (e.g. for UCITS management companies when exercising voting rights). In addition, there are also well-recognised corporate governance standards that apply to issuers at a national level (based on the “comply or explain approach”) and some complements to improve standards of stewardship among investors. All feedback received from this Discussion Paper will be duly considered. ESMA expects to publish a feedback statement in Q4 of 2012 which will summarise the responses received and will state ESMA’s view on whether there is a need for policy action in this area. | |||
24/01/2012 | 2012/30 | Draft technical standards on the Regulation (EU) xxxx/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on short selling and certain aspects of credit default swaps | Short Selling | Consultation Paper | PDF 245.84 KB |
ESMA will consider the feedback it received to this consultation in February/March 2012 and expects to publish a final report and submission of the draft technical standards to the European Commission by 31 March 2012 for endorsement. | |||
20/06/2012 | 2012/380 | ESMA’s technical advice on possible delegated acts concerning the Prospectus Directive as amended by the Directive 2010/73/EU | Prospectus, Corporate Disclosure | Consultation Paper | PDF 1.49 MB |
Responses to this consultation paper should be submitted online by 20 August 2012. | |||
22/06/2012 | 2012/382 | MiFID Q&A in the area of investor protection and intermediaries | MiFID - Investor Protection | Q&A | PDF 319.78 KB |
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29/06/2012 | 2012/415 | Call for Evidence on Empty Voting | Transparency, Corporate Disclosure | CESR Document | PDF 275.66 KB |
ESMA launched a Call for Evidence on Empty Voting in September 2011 to analyse the potential issues and concerns raised by the practice of empty voting and to examine whether there was a possible need for further action. An analysis of the responses received to the consultation has led ESMA to conclude that there is insufficient evidence to justify any regulatory action at the European level at present. | |||
17/09/2012 | 2012/570 | Guidelines on remuneration policies and practices (MiFID) | MiFID - Investor Protection | Consultation Paper | PDF 508.33 KB |
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17/09/2012 | 2012/580 | Exemption for market making activities and primary market operations under Regulation (EU) 236/2012 of the European Parliament and the Council on short selling and certain aspects of Credit Default Swaps | Short Selling | Consultation Paper | PDF 307.31 KB |
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01/10/2012 | 2012/607 | Further amendments to ESMA’s Recommendations for the consistent implementation of the Prospectus Regulation regarding mineral companies | Prospectus, Corporate Disclosure | Consultation Paper | PDF 481.61 KB |
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15/02/2012 | 2012/98 | ESMA's draft technical advice on possible Delegated Acts concerning the regulation on short selling and certain aspects of credit default swaps ((EC) No XX/2012) | Short Selling | Consultation Paper | PDF 429.17 KB |
The purpose of this consultation is to seek comments on the technical advice that ESMA proposes to give to the European Commission on a number of possible delegated acts concerning the Regulation as listed in the Commission request for advice. These delegated acts should then be adopted in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU). ESMA will consider the feedback it receives to this consultation and to the open hearing to be held on 29 February 2012 in March 2012 and expects to publish a final report and submission of the draft advice on Delegated Acts to the European Commission by mid-April 2012. | |||
19/07/2013 | 2013/1013 | Guidelines on enforcement of financial information | Corporate Disclosure, IFRS Supervisory Convergence | Consultation Paper | PDF 540.55 KB |
Responding to this paper The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is seeking comments on all matters covered in this paper and in particular on the specific questions summarised in Annex 1. Comments are most helpful if they: respond to the question stated; indicate the specific question to which the comment relates; contain a clear rationale; and describe any alternatives ESMA should consider. Deadline ESMA will consider all comments received by 15 October 2013. All contributions should be submitted online at www.esma.europa.eu under the heading “Your input - Consultations” Publication of responses All contributions received will be published following the close of the consultation, unless you request otherwise. Please clearly and prominently indicate in your submission any part you do not wish to be publicly disclosed. A standard confidentiality statement in an email message will not be treated as a request for non-disclosure. A confidential response may be requested from us in accordance with ESMA’s rules on access to documents. We may consult you if we receive such a request. Any decision we make not to disclose the response is reviewable by ESMA’s Board of Appeal and the European Ombudsman. Data protection Information on data protection can be found at www.esma.europa.eu under the heading “Legal Notice”. Who should read this paper All interested parties are invited to respond to this consultation paper. It will primarily be of interest to those charged with the governance of issuers preparing financial information, users of financial information, auditors, and other parties who have a particular interest in financial reporting. |
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11/01/2013 | 2013/12 | Principles for Benchmarks-Setting Processes in the EU | Risk Analysis & Economics - Markets Infrastructure Investors | Consultation Paper | PDF 259.33 KB |
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30/01/2013 | 2013/159 | Q&A on Implementation of the Regulation on short selling and certain aspects of credit default swaps (2nd update) | Short Selling | Q&A | PDF 873.32 KB |