ESMA Document Library

Joint ESAs Guidelines on ESG Stress Testing

The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, ESMA, EIOPA) published joint guidelines establishing a common EU framework for ESG stress testing by financial institutions. Reference JC/GL/2025/78 provides institutions with methodological guidance on integrating climate and sustainability risks into stress testing scenarios. National competent authorities will monitor compliance with these guidelines.

ESMA Guidelines and Technical Standards Tracker

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a tracker for its guidelines and technical standards. This document serves as a reference for understanding ESMA's regulatory output in the financial services sector.

Cross-border investment fund distribution guidelines

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published guidelines on the cross-border distribution of investment funds. These guidelines aim to harmonize practices and facilitate the distribution of funds across the European Union.

ESMA Statement on Significant Benchmarks - CME

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a statement regarding significant benchmarks notified by CME under Article 24(2) of the Benchmark Regulation. This notice clarifies ESMA's position on these specific benchmark notifications.

ESMA Statement on Significant Benchmarks Notified by MSCI

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a statement regarding significant benchmarks notified by MSCI Limited under Article 24(2) of the Benchmark Regulation. This notice clarifies the status of these specific benchmarks within the EU regulatory framework.

ESMA Compliance Table for Cloud Outsourcing Guidelines

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a compliance table related to its guidelines on outsourcing to cloud service providers. This document serves as a reference for financial entities to assess their adherence to the existing guidelines.

ESMA Guidelines on UCITS and AIFs Liquidity Management Tools

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued new guidelines on liquidity management tools for UCITS and open-ended AIFs. These guidelines aim to enhance investor protection and market stability by providing a common framework for managing fund liquidity.

MiCA Guidelines: Compliance Table for System and Security Access

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a compliance table for guidelines on the maintenance of systems and security access protocols under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. This document aids entities in assessing their adherence to MiCA's requirements.

ESMA Compliance Table: Crypto-Assets as Financial Instruments

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a compliance table related to its Guidelines on the conditions and criteria for qualifying crypto-assets as financial instruments. This document serves as a reference for market participants to understand how to apply the guidelines.

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.