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ESMA_QA_2127
Topic
DLT financial instruments
08/03/2024
Subject Matter
Scope of Article 3(1)(b) of DLTR
Question
How should the following provision in Art. 3(1)(b) of DLTR (on the admissibility of bonds and other forms of securitised debt) be understood: “[…] excluding those that embed a derivative or incorporate a structure which makes it difficult for the client to understand the risk involved […]”?
Level 1 Regulation
Regulation (EU) 2022/858 - DLT Pilot Regime Regulation (DLTR)
ESMA_QA_2126
Topic
Exemptions for DLT market infrastructures
08/03/2024
Subject Matter
Exemptions for DLT SS/TSS operators on cash settlement
Question
For a DLT SS/TSS operator benefitting from the exemption in Art. 5(8) of DLTR, is it possible for them to settle payments using e-money tokens (EMTs) issued by the DLT SS/TSS operator itself or by an e-money institution (as opposed to only settling payments with EMTs issued by a credit institution)?
Level 1 Regulation
Regulation (EU) 2022/858 - DLT Pilot Regime Regulation (DLTR)
ESMA_QA_2046
Topic
DLT market infrastructure
18/12/2023
Subject Matter
Eligibility for operating a DLT SS under the DLT Pilot Regime
Question
Who can be the operator of a DLT SS under the DLT Pilot Regime?
Level 1 Regulation
Regulation (EU) 2022/858 - DLT Pilot Regime Regulation (DLTR)
ESMA_QA_2045
Topic
Requirements for DLT market infrastructures
18/12/2023
Subject Matter
Involvement of the authorities in Article 12(1)(b) of CSDR in the authorisation of a DLT SS/ DLT TSS using e-money tokens
Question
Should relevant authorities mentioned in Article 12(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) 909/2014 be involved in the authorisation process of a DLT SS or DLT TSS that aims to settle the cash leg of transactions using e-money tokens under the DLTR?
Level 1 Regulation
Regulation (EU) 2022/858 - DLT Pilot Regime Regulation (DLTR)
ESMA_QA_2004
Topic
Requirements for DLT market infrastructures
07/11/2023
Subject Matter
Capital requirements for a DLT TSS
Question
What are the capital requirements for a DLT TSS (digital ledger technology trading and settlement system) operated by: a) an investment firm; b) a credit institution; c) a CSD (central securities depository)?
Level 1 Regulation
Regulation (EU) 2022/858 - DLT Pilot Regime Regulation (DLTR)