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14/09/2011 2011/288 Call for evidence- Empty voting Corporate Disclosure, Corporate Governance, Transparency Consultation Paper PDF
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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.
01/07/2015 2015/1005 Questions and Answers: Investment-based crowdfunding: money laundering/terrorist financing Innovation and Products Q&A PDF
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22/04/2015 2015/532 Investment using virtual currency or distributed ledger technology Innovation and Products Consultation Paper PDF
526.19 KB		 ESMA has been monitoring and analysing virtual currency investment over the last 6 months, to understand developments in the market, potential benefits or risks for investors, market integrity or financial stability, and to support the functioning of the EU single market. ESMA’s analysis is set out in this paper. ESMA is seeking to share its analysis in order to promote wider understanding of innovative market developments, and invites market participants and other stakeholders to submit feedback and any additional information on the following topics: Virtual currency investment products, i.e. collective investment schemes or derivatives such as options and CFDs that have virtual currencies (VCs) as an underlying or invest in VC related businesses and infrastructure; Virtual currency based assets/securities and asset transfers, i.e. financial assets such as shares, funds, etc. that are exclusively traded using virtual currency distributed ledgers (also known as block chains);and The application of the distributed ledger technology to securities/investments, whether inside or outside a virtual currency environment.
08/06/2015 2015/920 Impact of the Best Practice Principles for Providers of Shareholder Voting Research and Analysis Corporate Disclosure, Corporate Governance Consultation Paper PDF
337.08 KB		 Responding to this Call for Evidence ESMA invites comments on all matters in this paper and in particular on the specific questions presented throughout the paper. Comments are most helpful, if they:a.    respond to the question stated;b.    indicate the specific question to which they relate; andc.    contain a clear rationale.  ESMA will consider all comments received by 27 July 2015. 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 Call for Evidence, unless you request otherwise.  Please clearly and prominently indicate in your submission any part you do not wish to be publically 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 Call for Evidence This Call for Evidence will be of relevance to persons and entities participating in the voting chain, particularly proxy advisors, investors, companies listed in Europe, proxy solicitors and consultants.
02/06/2016 2016/773 Discussion Paper on the Distributed Ledger Technology Applied to Securities Markets Innovation and Products, Risk Analysis & Economics - Markets Infrastructure Investors Consultation Paper PDF
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15/06/2020 ESMA20-95-1132 2020 Annual Work Programme- revised Board of Supervisors, Corporate Information, Management Board, Planning reporting budget Annual Report PDF
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15/06/2020 ESMA20-95-1264 2019 Annual Report Board of Supervisors, Corporate Information, Management Board, Planning reporting budget Annual Report PDF
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14/06/2017 ESMA20-95-590 Annual Report 2016 Board of Supervisors, Corporate Information, Planning reporting budget Annual Report PDF
2.94 MB

Corrigendum - date on the letter of assurance from the Executive Director on p81 had inadvertently been dated 14 June 2017, when the letter was signed on 2 June 2017. The date has been amended accordingly
19/06/2018 ESMA20-95-916 Annual Report 2017 Board of Supervisors, Corporate Information, Planning reporting budget Annual Report PDF
10.77 MB
11/04/2019 ESMA31-62-780 Q&A on Prospectus Related Topics Brexit, Corporate Disclosure, Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Corporate Information, Prospectus, Supervisory convergence Q&A PDF
957.9 KB
13/07/2018 ESMA31-62-962 Consultation Paper on minimum information content for prospectus exemption Corporate Finance Consultation Paper PDF
1.6 MB
13/07/2018 ESMA31-62-996 Consultation Paper on Guidelines on Risk Factors Corporate Finance Consultation Paper PDF
833.24 KB
11/04/2019 ESMA31-67-127 Question and answers on Transparency Directive (TD) Brexit, Corporate Disclosure, Corporate Finance, Supervisory convergence, Transparency Q&A PDF
352.79 KB
03/06/2020 ESMA50-164-3342 Draft Guidelines on Outsourcing to Cloud Service Providers Innovation and Products Consultation Paper PDF
390.7 KB
06/01/2020 PROC/2019/12 Open tender for « Installation et fourniture de machines à café, de café et de boissons chaudes » – DEADLINE 3/2/2020 – 23:59 Procurement ONGOING Procedure PDF
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This tender procedure is for “Installation et fourniture de machines à café, de café et de boissons chaudes”:

All documents related to this call for tender are downloadable and visible following the TED eTendering link published below and in the contract notice. All of the information is accessible without registration in the eTendering website. However, registered users will be able to use the following functionalities:
•    Submission of questions related to the tender;
•    Notifications related to changes to the tender procedure.
ESMA strongly advises registering and subscribing to ensure that no information related to the tender procedure is missed.

Link to eTendering: https://etendering.ted.europa.eu/cft/cft-display.html?cftId=5803
10/08/2020 PROC/2020/02 Open tender for Provision of Cleaning Services and Supplies – DEADLINE 08/09/2020 – 11:59 Procurement ONGOING Procedure PDF
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This tender procedure is for “Provision of Cleaning Services and Supplies”:
All documents related to this call for tender are downloadable and visible following the TED eTendering link published below and in the contract notice. All of the information is accessible without registration in the eTendering website. However, registered users will be able to use the following functionalities:
•    Submission of questions related to the tender;
•    Notifications related to changes to the tender procedure.
ESMA strongly advises registering and subscribing to ensure that no information related to the tender procedure is missed.
Link to eTendering: https://etendering.ted.europa.eu/cft/cft-display.html?cftId=6912