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ESMA Compliance Table for Crypto Asset Classification Guidelines

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a compliance table related to its Joint Guidelines on templates for explanations and opinions, and the standardised test for the classification of crypto assets. This document serves as a reference for entities to ensure their compliance with existing guidelines.

ESMA Report on Costs and Performance of EU Retail Investment Products

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released its 2025 market report on the costs and performance of EU retail investment products. The report indicates a general decline in ongoing costs, primarily driven by new investment funds entering the market.

ESMA Publishes Q&As on Financial Markets, MiCA, CCPs, and Transparency

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published updated Questions and Answers documents covering various EU financial market regulations. These Q&As provide clarifications on topics including crowdfunding, Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA), OTC derivatives, central counterparties (CCPs), and the Transparency Directive.

ESMA Publishes Annual Equity Transparency Calculations

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its annual transparency calculations for equity and equity-like instruments, effective April 6, 2026. These calculations determine liquidity assessments, relevant markets, large-in-scale thresholds, and tick-size regimes.

ESMA Consults on EMIR 3 Post-Trade Risk Reduction Services

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a consultation on the requirements for post-trade risk reduction (PTRR) services under EMIR 3. The consultation seeks feedback on draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) that define conditions for PTRR services to benefit from a clearing obligation exemption.

ESMA Supervisory Briefing on Algorithmic Trading

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a supervisory briefing to support consistent supervision of algorithmic trading across the EU. The briefing provides National Competent Authorities with tools and clarified expectations for supervising firms engaged in algorithmic trading under MiFID II, including considerations for AI.

ESMA Consultation: Regulatory Standards for Post-Trade Risk Reduction Services

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a consultation paper on proposed regulatory technical standards (RTS) for post-trade risk reduction services. This consultation seeks feedback on requirements for services that aim to reduce risk for the purpose of clearing obligation exemptions under EMIR.

ESMA Draft RTS on EMIR 3 Clearing Thresholds

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) detailing new clearing thresholds under EMIR 3. These proposals aim to manage systemic risk in OTC derivative markets while minimizing compliance burdens for market participants.

ESMA Consultation on CCP Collateral and Investment Policy

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a consultation paper regarding guarantees as collateral for Central Counterparties (CCPs) and certain aspects of their investment policies. The consultation seeks feedback on proposed changes to the regulatory framework governing CCPs.

ESMA Withdraws MiFID II/MiFIR Market Data Guidelines

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has withdrawn its guidelines on MiFID II/MiFIR obligations concerning market data. This action aligns the regulatory framework with new technical standards that entered into force in November 2025, aiming to simplify rules for market participants.