ESMA_QA_743
Topic
Methodology
31/03/2023
Subject Matter
Methodology and input data (ESMA70-145-114_Q&A 5.13)
Question
Can the methodology of a regulated-data benchmark include factors that are not covered by Article 3(1)(24) BMR?
Level 1 Regulation
Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011
ESMA_QA_740
Topic
Instrument Reference data
31/03/2023
Subject Matter
LEI of sovereign issuers
Question
What LEI should be used to report in FIRDS the issuer of sovereign bonds issued by an EEA member state?
Level 1 Regulation
Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR) Regulation (EU) No 600/2014- MDP
ESMA_QA_738
Topic
Methodology
30/03/2023
Subject Matter
Methodology and input data (ESMA70-145-114 Q&A 5.12)
Question
Can the methodology of a benchmark include factors that are not input data?
Level 1 Regulation
Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011
ESMA_QA_736
Topic
Benchmarks Regulation
30/03/2023
Subject Matter
Use of benchmarks: bilateral agreement on exchanged collateral (ESMA70-145-114_Q&A 5.11)
Question
Does the reference to an index in a bilateral agreement on the interest to be paid on exchanged collateral under various OTC derivatives amount to “use of a benchmark”?
Level 1 Regulation
Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011
ESMA_QA_735
Topic
Benchmarks Regulation
30/03/2023
Subject Matter
NAV of investment funds (ESMA70-145-114_Q&A 5.10)
Question
Can NAV of investment funds qualify as benchmarks?
Level 1 Regulation
Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011