ESMA Document Library

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 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 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.

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.

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 for Market Abuse Guidelines under MiCA

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a compliance table for its guidelines on market abuse under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. This document serves as a reference for entities to understand their obligations regarding market abuse provisions within the MiCA framework.

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 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 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 Supervisory Briefing on CCP AAR Representativeness Obligation

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a supervisory briefing clarifying the representativeness obligation for Central Counterparties (CCPs) regarding their Approved Alternative Arrangements (AARs). This guidance aims to ensure consistent application of the obligation across the EU.