ESMA_QA_712
Topic
Benchmarks Regulation
28/03/2023
Subject Matter
Application of the Regulation to EU and third country central banks (ESMA70-145-114_Q&A 4.1)
Question
Does the BMR apply to EU and third country central banks and the benchmarks they provide?
Level 1 Regulation
Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011
ESMA_QA_711
Topic
Cross-border distribution of funds
28/03/2023
Subject Matter
Notification upon establishment of a branch
Question
When an AIFM sets up a branch in another Member State for the sole purpose of carrying out any activity referred to in point (2)(c) of Annex I to the AIFMD, such as real estate administration activities, does the establishment of the branch have to be notified by the AIFM to the competent authorities of its home Member State pursuant to Article 33 (2) and (3) of the AIFMD?
Level 1 Regulation
Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) Directive 2011/61/EU
ESMA_QA_708
Topic
UCITS global exposure
28/03/2023
Subject Matter
UCITS risk spreading rules
Question
Where a UCITS holds government bond futures (e.g. US 10 Year Treasury Futures), are there any diversification requirements applicable to the pool of bonds which are eligible for delivery under the futures?
Level 1 Regulation
Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities Directive (UCITS) Directive 2009/65/EC
ESMA_QA_707
Topic
Cross-border distribution of funds
28/03/2023
Subject Matter
Whether the rules governing pre-marketing, which are set out in Directive (EU) 2019/1160 on cross-border distribution of funds, apply to non-EU AIFMs.
Question
Are non-EU AIFMs allowed to carry out pre-marketing activities pursuant to Article 30a of the AIFMD?
Level 1 Regulation
Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) Directive 2011/61/EU
ESMA_QA_778
Topic
DLT financial instruments
27/03/2023
Subject Matter
DLT shares valuation
Question
How should the tentative market capitalisation of DLT shares (referred to in Article 3(1)(a) of DLTR) be calculated?
Level 1 Regulation
Regulation (EU) 2022/858 - DLT Pilot Regime Regulation (DLTR)