2025-06-30

Final Report on Guidelines on Periodic Information Submission

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) issued final guidelines to harmonize and simplify periodic reporting obligations for Benchmark Administrators, Credit Rating Agencies, and Market Transparency Infrastructures. These guidelines introduce cross-sectoral requirements and two reporting calendars, achieving a 38% reduction in requested items and a 48% reduction in templates to lower administrative burdens. The guidelines become effective on 1 January 2026, repealing previous sector-specific periodic information guidelines.

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