Consultation Paper on review of Article 26 of RTS No 153/2013 with respect to MPOR for client accounts

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) invites comments on all matters in this Consultation Paper on the Review of Article 26 of RTS No 153/2013 with respect to client accounts and in particular on the specific questions summarised in Annex 1.

All contributions should be submitted online at www.esma.europa.eu under the heading ‘Your input - Consultations’.

Please follow the instructions given in the document ‘Reply form for the Discussion Paper on the Review of Article 26 of RTS No 153/2013 with respect to client accounts’ also published on the ESMA website.

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.

ESMA will consider all comments received by 1st February 2016.

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 publically 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.