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Application of the Regulation outside the EU (ESMA70-145-114 Q&A_4.4)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Published Answer Updated

Answered 2023-12-15

Transitional provisions applicable to third country benchmarks (ESMA 70-145-114 Q&A9.3)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Published Answer Updated

Answered 2023-12-15

The legal representative under Article 32(3) of BMR (ESMA70-145-114_Q&A 7.7)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2023-03-31

IOSCO Principles assessment of compliance (ESMA70-145-114_Q&A 7.5)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2023-03-31

Readily available data

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2022-06-23

ESG factors reflected in the benchmark statement and methodology (ESMA70-145-114 QAs on BMR Q&A 10.4)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2022-04-01

ESG factors reflected in the benchmark statement and methodology (ESMA 70-145-114 QAs on BMR Q&A 10.3)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2022-04-01

ESG factors reflected in the benchmark statement and methodology (ESMA 70-145-114 QAs on BMRs Q&A 10.2)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2022-04-01

ESG factors reflected in the benchmark statement and methodology (ESMA70-145-114 QAs on BMR Q&A 10.1)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2022-04-01

ESG factors reflected in the benchmark statement and methodology (ESMA 70-145-114 QAs on BMR Q&A 10.6)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2022-04-01

ESG factors reflected in the benchmark statement and methodology (ESMA 70-145-114 QAs on BMR Q&A 10.5)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2022-04-01

Temporary disruptions to the provision of a benchmark in the context of Article 28(2) of the BMR (ESMA70-145-114 QAs on BMR Q&A 8.6)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2022-01-28

ESG factors and ESG objectives

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2021-11-19

Disclosure requirements in Section 3 of Annex I of the benchmark statement

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2021-11-19

Scope of the Benchmark Regulation (ESMA70-145-114 Q&As BMR - Q&A 4.7)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2021-07-29

EU Climate Transition Benchmarks and EU Paris-Aligned Benchmarks

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2021-07-16

Templates in the benchmark statement and the methodology (ESMA 70-145-114 QAs on BMR Q&A 10.10)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2021-05-28

Templates in the benchmark statement and the methodology (ESMA 70-145-114 QAs on BMR Q&A 10.9)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2021-05-28

Templates in the benchmark statement and the methodology (ESMA 70-145-114 QAs on BMR Q&A 10.8)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2021-05-28

Templates in the benchmark statement and the methodology (ESMA70-145-114 QAs on BMR Q&A 10.7)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2021-05-28

Transitional provisions applicable to EU index providers that provides a benchmark that has been recognised as a critical benchmark in accordance with Article 20 of the BMR (ESMA70-145-114 QAs on BMR Q&A 9.4)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2020-11-06

Annual review of IOSCO principles for Oil Pricing Reporting Agencies (PRAs) (ESMA70-145-114_Q&A 7.6)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2019-12-03

Commodity benchmark definition (ESMA70-145-114_Q&A 5.14)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2019-07-11

The contribution to the euro short-term rate (€STR) (ESMA70-145-114 Q&A_4.2)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2019-07-11

ESMA’s register of administrators (ESMA70-145-114_Q&A 8.5)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2019-05-23

Scope of application of the Commission Delegated Regulations adopted under the BMR (ESMA70-145-114 Q&A_4.6)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2019-01-30

Methodology and input data (ESMA70-145-114_Q&A 5.13)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2018-12-18

Methodology and input data (ESMA70-145-114 Q&A 5.12)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2018-12-18

Use of benchmarks: bilateral agreement on exchanged collateral (ESMA70-145-114_Q&A 5.11)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2018-11-07

Written plans under Article 28(2) (ESMA70-145-114_Q&A 8.2)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2018-09-26

Written plans under Article 28(2) (ESMA70-145-114_Q&A 8.3)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2018-09-26

Language of the benchmark statement (ESMA70-145-114_Q&A 7.3)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2018-09-26

Family of benchmarks in the application for endorsement (ESMA70-145-114_Q&A 7.2)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2018-09-26

NAV of investment funds (ESMA70-145-114_Q&A 5.10)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2018-09-26

Financial instruments and systematic internalisers (ESMA70-145-114_Q&A 5.8)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2018-09-26

Use of benchmarks in certificates (ESMA70-145-114 Q&A_5.9)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2018-09-26

Regulated data benchmarks (ESMA70-145-114 Q&A_5.7)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2018-07-11

Calculation agents (ESMA70-145-114 Q&A_5.3)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2018-07-11

Update of prospectuses as per Article 29(2) (ESMA70-145-114_Q&A 8.4)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2018-05-24

Article 16 during the transitional period (ESMA70-145-114_Q&A 6.1)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2018-03-22

Definition of a benchmark in relation to investment funds (ESMA70-145-114 Q&A_5.4)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2018-02-05

Commodity benchmarks (ESMA70-145-114 Q&A_4.5)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2018-02-05

Definition of a benchmark in relation to investment funds (ESMA70-145-114 Q&A_5.6)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2018-02-05

Definition of a benchmark in relation to investment funds (ESMA70-145-114 Q&A_5.5)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2018-02-05

Authorisation and registration vis-à-vis the applicability of the requirements of the BMR (ESMA70-145-114_Q&A 7.1)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2017-12-14

Written plans for cessation or material changes of a benchmark (ESMA70-145-114_Q&A 8.1)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2017-12-14

Family of benchmarks (ESMA70-145-114 Q&A_5.1)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2017-09-29

Exemption on single reference price (ESMA70-145-114 Q&A_4.3)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2017-09-29

Use of a benchmark (ESMA70-145-114 Q&A_5.2)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2017-09-29

Application of the Regulation to EU and third country central banks (ESMA70-145-114_Q&A 4.1)

Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) - Regulation 2016/1011

ESMA Answer Published

Answered 2017-09-29

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