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ESMA_QA_2854
Topic
Application to operate in the Union
22/05/2026
Subject Matter
Transitional provisions
Question
In advance of the date of application of the Regulation on 2 July 2026, what are the different registration pathways for ESG rating providers?
Level 1 Regulation
ESGR - Regulation (EU) 2024/3005
ESMA_QA_2853
Topic
Scope (including exemptions)
22/05/2026
Subject Matter
Defined ranking system
Question
What practical components should an ESG rating feature to demonstrate the existence of a defined ranking system of rating categories, as required by Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2024/3005?
Level 1 Regulation
ESGR - Regulation (EU) 2024/3005
ESMA_QA_2845
Topic
White paper
12/05/2026
Subject Matter
Machine-readable (XBRL) format requirement for modified white papers
Question
When a reporting entity (e.g., an issuer, offeror, or person seeking admission to trading) notifies a modification of a white paper originally submitted before the entry into application of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2984 on 23 December 2025, is the reporting entity required to submit the modified white paper in the machine-readable format specified in the regulation?
Level 1 Regulation
MiCA
ESMA_QA_2839
Topic
Prevention and detection of market abuse, including STORs
30/04/2026
Subject Matter
Annually conducted audit under Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/957
Question
Under Article 2(5)(b) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/957 (“RTS on STORs”), should the annually conducted audit of arrangements, systems and procedures be performed by an external auditor, or would an internal audit be sufficient? How should the “internal review” mentioned alongside the audit be understood?
Level 1 Regulation
Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 - Market Intergrity
ESMA_QA_2831
Topic
EU-CCPs
07/04/2026
Subject Matter
Treatment of assets and positions of affiliates of a clearing member as proprietary assets and positions of that clearing member by CCPs
Question
May CCPs treat assets and positions of affiliates of clearing members as proprietary assets and positions of the clearing member as indicated in RTSs 153/2013 and 149/2013?
Level 1 Regulation
Regulation 648/2012 - OTC derivatives, central counterparties and trade repositories (EMIR) - CCPs