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ESMA_QA_2779
Topic
EU-CCPs
16/02/2026
Subject Matter
AAR threshold calculation
Question
In calculating the second AAR condition under Article 7a(1) of EMIR, should only cleared interest rate derivatives be included, or both cleared and uncleared?
Level 1 Regulation
Regulation 648/2012 - OTC derivatives, central counterparties and trade repositories (EMIR) - CCPs
ESMA_QA_2778
Topic
EU-CCPs
16/02/2026
Subject Matter
AAR stress testing
Question
In accordance with Article 7a(4) of EMIR, the AAR requirements set out under points (a), (b), and (c) of Article 7a(3) shall be “regularly stress-tested at least once a year”. In relation to the stress-testing referred to under Article 7a(4) of EMIR:
- Should the stress testing apply to three times the trade count or to the gross notional value cleared?
- Should the stress testing apply for each type of products under Article 6 of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/305, or at subcategories or account level ?
- What is the timeline for the first annual stress test?
Level 1 Regulation
Regulation 648/2012 - OTC derivatives, central counterparties and trade repositories (EMIR) - CCPs
ESMA_QA_2777
Topic
EU-CCPs
16/02/2026
Subject Matter
AAR representativeness obligation
Question
When and how should a counterparty comply with the representativeness obligation and subsequent reporting when it reaches the EUR 6 billion threshold for the first time?
Level 1 Regulation
Regulation 648/2012 - OTC derivatives, central counterparties and trade repositories (EMIR) - CCPs
ESMA_QA_2776
Topic
EU-CCPs
16/02/2026
Subject Matter
AAR representativeness obligation
Question
Are counterparties immediately relieved from the representativeness obligation, including reporting, when they no longer meet the EUR 6 billion threshold set out under Article 7a(4) of EMIR?
Level 1 Regulation
Regulation 648/2012 - OTC derivatives, central counterparties and trade repositories (EMIR) - CCPs
ESMA_QA_2775
Topic
Alternative Performance Measures (APM)
16/02/2026
Subject Matter
Interaction of the APM Guidelines with IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements; APM Guidelines and paragraphs 117 to 125 of IFRS 18
Question
How should an issuer present alternative performance measures in light of the IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosures in Financial Statements? Which are the main differences between the scope and requirements of the APM Guidelines and IFRS 18?
Level 1 Regulation
Transparency Directive (TD) Directive 2004/109/EC