Tag: European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)
ESMA “largely maintains approach” on MiFIR Review bond transparency
In the latest publication under the MiFIR Review, ESMA has issued its final report on bond transparency and reasonable commercial basis.
Changes have been made...
ICMA: Adopt data-driven approach to MIFIR RTS 2 post-trade deferral framework
The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) has co-signed a cross-industry statement on the MIFIR RTS 2 post-trade deferral framework for bonds, calling for a...
Mooted consolidated tape advisory committee needs reform, ESMA group says
The European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) Securities and Markets Stakeholder Group (SMSG) has reaffirmed its support for a consolidated tape, but outlined ways...
ESMA: markets remain ‘very sensitive’
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has said markets remain “very sensitive”, despite lower volatility earlier this year.
Markets remain sensitive to interest rate...
ESMA reports EU bonds subject to MiFID II transparency
A total of 1,355 liquid bonds trading on EU trading venues are currently subject to MiFID II transparency requirements, according to the European Securities...
The ‘venue’ question raised by ESMA’s new order execution consultation
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is consulting on the development of technical standards (RTS) specifying the criteria for establishing and assessing the...
LMA calls for simplified template for securitisations
The Loan Market Association (LMA) has outlined its position on securitisation disclosure templates, calling for a simplified template for private securitisations in the short-term,...
RTS 28 reports dropped as ESMA deprioritises enforcement
Investment firms in the European Union (EU) will no longer be obliged to publish some best execution reports following amendments to MiFID II, with...
ESMA confirms launch of bond CTP in 2025
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has confirmed consolidated tape providers (CTPs) will be selected by the end of next year, pushing the...
ESMA consults on potential changes to CSDR penalty regime
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a consultation paper seeking input on amendments to the Central Securities Depositories Regulation (CSDR) penalty...
