ESMA streamlines several Q&As as part of simplification efforts
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ESMA has updated its Q&As on MiFID II market structure, the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and the Short Selling Regulation, withdrawing or amending answers that were outdated, duplicative or already covered by other guidance.
Key points
- Q&As superseded by legislative changes already reflected in market practice are removed.
- Those duplicating ESMA supervisory briefings or opinions are also withdrawn.
- Part of the Simplification and Burden Reduction (SBR) initiative.
Who is affected
Trading venues, investment firms, issuers and participants subject to MAR and the short selling regime.
Plain-language version
ESMA, the EU watchdog for stock markets and investment products, has tidied up its official Q&As on how markets work, market abuse (such as insider dealing or price manipulation) and short selling, which means betting that a share price will fall. It is removing answers that were outdated or duplicated, as part of its plan to simplify rules.
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