L2: ESMA’s proposed amendments to RTS on settlement discipline currently under review by the European Commission

13 October 2025 publication and submission of Final Report to the EC

EC review

Submission to the European Parliament and Council for non-objection

Publication of Commission Delegated Regulation in the Official Journal and entry into force

Phased application from December 2026

L3: ESMA currently preparing a Consultation Paper on the review of ESMA Guidelines on allocation and confirmations

Drafting of the Consultation Paper by ESMA

Upon publication of Commission Delegated Regulation on Settlement Discipline: launch of consultation [6–8 weeks]

ESMA to process responses to public consultation

Publication of amended GL on ESMA website

Entry into force