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19/12/2016 | 2016/1673 | 2016-1673 Q&A on MiFID II commodity derivatives topics | MiFID - Secondary Markets | Q&A | PDF 338.93 KB |
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15/10/2009 | AMLFT 09 | 3L3 Press Release on the Committees' compendium paper on the supervisory implementation practices of the Third Money Laundering Directive | CESR Archive | Press Release | PDF 81.42 KB |
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24/05/2018 | ESMA71-99-981 | Anneli Tuominen VC reappointment | Board of Supervisors, Management Board | Press Release | PDF 208.13 KB |
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17/07/2018 | ESMA70-154-651 | Application form- SMSC CWG Renewal 2018 | MiFID - Secondary Markets | Vacancy | DOCX 37.81 KB |
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17/07/2018 | ESMA70-154-652 | Call for expressions of interest- SMSC CWG Renewal | MiFID - Secondary Markets | Vacancy | PDF 263.08 KB |
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15/09/2010 | 10-1128 | CESR Chair Tavares welcomes the two new proposals by the Commission for the regulation of derivatives markets and short selling | CESR Archive | Press Release | PDF 106.29 KB |
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31/01/2007 | 07-100 | CESR Chairs elect the Chair and Vice-Chair of CESR to lead them for the next two years | CESR Archive | Press Release | PDF 82.99 KB |
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19/01/2010 | 10-034 | CESR introduces new working structures to increase efficiency and to prepare for a smooth transition to ESMA | CESR Archive | Press Release | PDF 185.06 KB |
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16/07/2010 | 10-901 | CESR Members elect the Chair and Vice Chair of CESR to lead the Committee of European Securities Regulators (CESR) | CESR Archive | Press Release | PDF 136.04 KB |
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05/04/2007 | 07-121b annex | Conclusions on IFRIC rejection notes | CESR Archive | Press Release | PDF 36.96 KB |
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30/03/2021 | ESMA71-99-1622 | CRA Enforcement Case Moodys March 2021 | Board of Supervisors, Credit Rating Agencies, Press Releases | Press Release | PDF 134.39 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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12/03/2021 | ESMA71-99-1589 | ED Announcement PR | Board of Supervisors, Corporate Information, Management Board | Press Release | PDF 78.78 KB |
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01/10/2019 | ESMA71-99-1220 | ESMA 2020 WP | Board of Supervisors, Corporate Information, Management Board, Planning reporting budget, Press Releases | Press Release | PDF 106.92 KB |
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15/06/2022 | ESMA71-99-1968 | ESMA 2021 Annual Report Press Release | Board of Supervisors, Corporate Information, Management Board, Planning reporting budget | Press Release | PDF 133.56 KB |
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29/05/2019 | ESMA71-99-1168 | ESMA adjusts application of the trading obligation for shares in a no-deal Brexit | Brexit, MiFID - Secondary Markets, Press Releases | Press Release | PDF 87.46 KB |
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29/05/2019 | ESMA71-99-1168 | ESMA adjusts application of the trading obligation for shares in a no-deal Brexit | Brexit, MiFID - Secondary Markets, Press Releases | Press Release | PDF 87.46 KB |
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01/02/2019 | ESMA71-99-1096 | ESMA and EU securities regulators MoUs with FCA | Board of Supervisors, Brexit, Credit Rating Agencies, Fund Management, Press Releases, Trade Repositories | Press Release | PDF 80.5 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 | |||
26/06/2015 | 2015/1049 | ESMA announces the appointment of new chairs to Standing Committees | Corporate Information, Board of Supervisors, Press Releases | Press Release | PDF 105.46 KB |