CONSULTATIONS

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From 24/03/2021 to 24/04/2021 Technical advice to EC on simplification and harmonisation of fees to TRs under EMIR and SFTR Post Trading SEE RESPONSES
Summary

ESMA invites comments on all matters in this paper and in particular on the specific questions summarised in Annex 1. Comments are most helpful if they:

  • Respond to the question stated;
  • indicate the specific question to which the comment relates;
  • contain a clear…
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From 17/03/2021 to 12/05/2021 Joint Consultation on Taxonomy-related sustainability disclosures Joint Committee, Sustainable finance SEE RESPONSES
Summary

The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) welcome comments on this consultation paper setting out the proposed Regulatory Technical…

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From 26/02/2021 to 28/05/2021 Consultation on draft technical standards under the ECSP Regulation SEE RESPONSES
Summary

ESMA invites responses to the questions set out throughout this Consultation Paper and summarised in Annex II. Responses are most helpful if they:

  • respond to the question stated and indicate the specific question to which they relate;
  • contain a clear rationale; and
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From 25/02/2021 to 30/04/2021 Consultation on draft guidelines on the use of alternative methodology Benchmarks SEE RESPONSES
Summary

ESMA invites comments on all matters in this paper and in particular on the specific questions summarised in Annex 1. Comments are most helpful if they:

  • respond to the question stated;
  • indicate the specific question to which the comment relates;
  • contain a clear…
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From 29/01/2021 to 29/04/2021 Consultation on Guidelines on appropriateness and execution only Investor protection SEE RESPONSES
Summary

This paper is primarily of interest to competent authorities and investment firms that are subject to Directive 2014/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (MiFID…

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From 29/01/2021 to 15/03/2021 Public Consultation on Fees charged to Credit Rating Agencies by ESMA Credit Rating Agencies SEE RESPONSES
Summary

ESMA invites comments on all matters set out in this paper and in particular on the specific questions summarised in Annex 1. Comments are most helpful if they:

  • respond to the question stated;
  • indicate the specific question to which the comment relates;
  • contain a…
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From 23/12/2020 to 23/01/2021 Consultation on procedural rules for penalties imposed on Data Reporting Services Providers (DRSPs) Post Trading
Summary

ESMA invites comments on all matters in this paper and in particular on the specific questions summarised in Annex 1. Comments are most helpful if they:

  1. respond to the question stated;
  2. indicate the specific question to which the comment relates;
  3. contain a clear…
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From 23/12/2020 to 23/01/2021 Public Consultation on Procedural rules for penalties imposed on Benchmark Administrators Benchmarks
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Responding to this paper

ESMA invites comments on all matters in this paper and in particular on the specific questions summarised in Annex 1. Comments are most helpful if they:

  1. respond to the question stated;
  2. indicate the specific question to which the comment…
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From 18/12/2020 to 12/03/2021 Consultation Paper MiFID II/MiFIR review report on Algorithmic Trading Trading, Trading SEE RESPONSES
Summary

ESMA invites comments on all matters in this paper and in particular on the specific questions summarised in Annex 1. Comments are most helpful if they:

•  respond to the question stated;

•  indicate the specific question to which the comment relates;…

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From 20/11/2020 to 04/01/2021 Public Consultation on fees for data reporting service providers (DRSP) Post Trading, Supervisory convergence, Trading SEE RESPONSES
Summary

This consultation paper is published to seek stakeholders’ input on ESMA’s proposals relating to fees for data reporting service provides (DRSPs) in relation to the new competences granted to ESMA under Regulation (EU) 600/2014 (MiFIR) as amended by Regulation 2019/2175 (ESA Review).

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From 20/11/2020 to 04/01/2021 Public Consultation on DRSP criteria for derogation Supervisory convergence, Trading SEE RESPONSES
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This consultation paper is published to seek stakeholders’ input on ESMA’s proposals for technical advice to the Commission on delegated acts relating to the criteria to identify those ARMs and APAs that, by way of derogation from Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 of the European Parliament and…

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From 09/11/2020 to 08/02/2021 Consultation on draft guidelines on marketing communication Fund Management SEE RESPONSES
Summary

ESMA invites comments on all matters in this paper and in particular on the specific questions summarised in Annex III. Comments are most helpful if they:

  1. respond to the question stated;
  2. indicate the specific question to which the comment relates;
  3. contain a clear…
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From 06/11/2020 to 11/01/2021 Consultation paper on the Guidelines on the MiFID II/ MiFIR obligations on market data Trading SEE RESPONSES
Summary

ESMA invites comments on all matters in this paper and in particular on the specific questions summarised in Annex I. Comments are most helpful if they:

1. respond to the question stated;

2. indicate the specific question to which the comment relates;

3. contain a…

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From 05/11/2020 to 04/12/2020 Consultation Paper on Draft advice to EC under Article 8 of the Taxonomy Regulation Sustainable finance SEE RESPONSES
Summary

ESMA invites responses to the questions set out throughout this Consultation Paper and summarised in Annex II. Responses are most helpful if they:

-        respond to the question stated and indicate the specific question to which they relate;

-…

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From 23/10/2020 to 16/11/2020 Public Consultation on Article 15 and 49 EMIR CCP SEE RESPONSES
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This Consultation Paper (CP) covers the technical standards on conditions which require an extension of authorisation for a CCP, conditions which require validations of CCP’s changes to models and parameters by the NCA and ESMA and the procedure for consulting the college on whether or not those…

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From 23/10/2020 to 16/11/2020 Public Consultation on Guidelines under Article 21 of EMIR CCP SEE RESPONSES
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Article 21(1) of Regulation (EU) No. 648/2012 (‘EMIR’) sets out an obligation for the national competent authorities to review the arrangements, strategies, processes and mechanisms implemented by the central counterparties and to evaluate risks central counterparties are or might be exposed to…

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From 25/09/2020 to 06/11/2020 Consultation Paper on Fees for Benchmark Administrators under BMR Benchmarks SEE RESPONSES
Summary

Article 5 of Regulation (EU) 2019/2175 amended Regulation (EU) 2016/1011 (BMR) providing ESMA with new direct supervisory powers under BMR. In particular, the amended BMR designates ESMA as the competent authority of both administrators of critical benchmarks, as referred…

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From 25/09/2020 to 25/11/2020 Consultation on MiFID II/ MiFIR review on the functioning of Organised Trading Facilities (OTF) Trading, Trading SEE RESPONSES
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Responding to this paper

ESMA invites comments on all matters in this paper and in particular on the specific questions summarised in Annex 1. Comments are most helpful if they:

1. respond to the question stated;

2. indicate the specific question to which the comment…

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From 24/09/2020 to 20/11/2020 Consultation Paper on MiFIR review report on the obligations to report transactions and reference data Benchmarks, Trading, Market data, Post Trading, Trading SEE RESPONSES
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This consultation paper will be of interest to all stakeholders involved in the securities markets. It is primarily of interest to competent authorities and firms that are subject to MiFID II and MiFIR – in particular, investment firms and credit institutions performing investment services and…

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From 01/09/2020 to 31/10/2020 Call for Evidence on the review of transparency requirements for equity and non-equity instruments Trading SEE RESPONSES
Summary

The European Securities and Markets Authority has published a Call for Evidence (CfE) in the context of the review of transparency requirements for equity and non-equity instruments.The purpose of this exercise is to gather input and views on practical issues related to the application of RTS 1…

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