Consultation Paper - Manual on post-trade transparency

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 rationale; and
4. describe any alternatives ESMA should consider.

ESMA will consider all comments received by 31 March 2023.

Who should read this paper?

This consultation paper is of particular interest for entities subject to the post-trade transparency requirements and/or reporting such information - investment firms, including SIs, trading venues and approved publication arrangements - APAs - and as well as other stakeholder groups and associations accessing post-trade information.