European Securities and Markets Authority

Reporting & Disclosures

ESMA Issues Fund Naming Guidance to Combat Greenwashing

By ESG Investor | 16/05/2024

The guidelines establish harmonised criteria for the use of ESG and sustainability terms in fund names.

Structural Regulation

ESMA Seeks Input on Changes to UCITS Framework

By Mark Johnston | 09/05/2024

ESMA seeks input on expanding UCITS eligible assets to crypto, catastrophe bonds, emission allowances and other asset classes.

Structural Regulation

New OTC Derivatives Reporting Regime Goes Live in the EU

By Manesh Samtani | 01/05/2024

The EU EMIR Refit represents a significant step towards a more robust and transparent derivatives market, DTCC said.

Cryptocurrency

ESMA Examines Crypto Risks Ahead of MiCA Implementation

By Nithya Subramanian | 12/04/2024

ESMA warns of concentration risks and inadequate transparency, but says MiCA will help address such issues.

Clearing & Post-Trade

EU Seeks to Coordinate T+1 Transition with UK, Switzerland

By Editors | 11/04/2024

The European T+1 Industry Task Force said alignment will reduce the complexity for multi-jurisdictional firms and minimise scoping issues.

Tokenisation

ESMA Calls on EU Commission to Clarify Aspects of DLT Pilot Regime

By Manesh Samtani | 08/04/2024

Four applications have been received and eight others are expected in 2024, but no authorisations have been granted under the Regime.

Cryptocurrency

ESMA Finalises First MiCA Rules, Issues New Consultation

By Manesh Samtani | 26/03/2024

The rules set out authorisation requirements for CASPs and notification requirements for regulated financial entities seeking to provide crypto services.

Conduct, Culture & Accountability

ESMA FInes Scope Ratings for Conflict of Interest Breaches

By Editors | 26/03/2024

ESMA said Scope fell short of the requirements under the Credit Rating Agencies Regulation on handling conflicts of interest.

Clearing & Post-Trade

ESMA Publishes Industry Feedback on Adoption of T+1 in Europe

By Mark Johnston | 26/03/2024

The feedback was mixed. ESMA will seek to better understand the suitability, costs and benefits of a shorter settlement cycle and publish a final report by Jan 2025.