Responding to this paper
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is seeking comments on all matters covered 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 rationale; and
describe any alternatives ESMA should consider.
Deadline
ESMA will consider all comments received by 15 31 October 2013 [Extended].
All contributions should be submitted online at www.esma.europa.eu under the heading “Your input - Consultations”
Publication of responses
All contributions received will be published following the close of the consultation, unless you request otherwise. Please clearly and prominently indicate in your submission any part you do not wish to be publicly disclosed. A standard confidentiality statement in an email message will not be treated as a request for non-disclosure. A confidential response may be requested from us in accordance with ESMA’s rules on access to documents.
We may consult you if we receive such a request. Any decision we make not to disclose the response is reviewable by ESMA’s Board of Appeal and the European Ombudsman.
Data protection
Information on data protection can be found at www.esma.europa.eu under the heading “Legal Notice”.
Who should read this paper
All interested parties are invited to respond to this consultation paper. It will primarily be of interest to those charged with the governance of issuers preparing financial information, users of financial information, auditors, and other parties who have a particular interest in financial reporting.
Contact
Roxana Damianov, Senior Officer
Corporate Reporting
roxana-georgiana.damianov[at]esma.europa.eu