ESMA Releases AAR Reporting Templates and Instructions Under EMIR 3

ESMA releases reporting templates and instructions for the Active Account Requirement

CCP Market data 13/04/2026 The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has published the reporting templates and instructions for the Active Account Requirement (AAR) reporting under European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR 3).

The new templates set out in detail how entities subject to the AAR should report the required information to their competent authorities. Through this development, ESMA aims to ensure a harmonised and efficient approach to AAR reporting across the EU, providing standardised templates and clear instructions while facilitating consistent supervisory practices.

Next steps

The first AAR reporting submission is expected on 31 July 2026, covering the period from 25 June 2025, when the AAR became applicable, to 30 June 2026.

Thereafter, reporting will take place on six months basis, with submissions due on 31 January and 31 July each year, each covering a twelve‑month reference period.

Further information:

Cristina Bonillo

Senior Communications Officer
press@esma.europa.eu

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