ESMA Regulatory Deadlines
There are 6 upcoming ESMA regulatory deadlines. The next is "ESMA consults on reporting framework for clearing activity at recognised third-country CCPs", on 12 October 2026. Reg Monitoring tracks 20 ESMA deadlines in total, including 14 that have closed.
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Open deadlines
October 2026 1
- ESMA consults on reporting framework for clearing activity at recognised third-country CCPs
Deadline for stakeholders to provide feedback on the reporting framework, templates and format.
December 2026 1
- ESMA calls on firms to finalise preparations ahead of T+1 settlement deadlines
The statement outlines key milestones, including the first regulatory deadline on 7 December 2026 for allocations and confirmations processes.
January 2027 4
- ESMA support ESEF implementation with updated taxonomy
The 2025 taxonomy reflects the introduction of IFRS 18 Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements, effective from 1 January 2027, with early application permitted.
- New Q&As available
New Q&A (effective from 1 January 2027): ... Updated Q&As (amendments effective from 1 January 2027)
- ESMA supports the simplified European Sustainability Reporting Standards and suggests targeted adjustments
It shall apply to the financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2027.
- ESAs publish joint Guidelines on ESG stress testing
These Joint Guidelines shall apply from 1 January 2027.
Recently closed
Kept for reference — useful when checking when a consultation closed or when a rule came into force.
September 2026 1
- ESMA confirms go-live for weekly commodity derivatives position reporting
Weekly commodity derivatives position reporting framework goes live; updated weekly reporting requirements apply from this date
August 2026 2
- ESMA simplifies MiFID II/ MiFIR obligations on market data
Market data providers authorised before that date benefit from a transition period until 22 August 2026.
- ESMA consults on a new simplified approach to updating MMF stress test parameters
Feedback should be submitted by 6 August 2026.
June 2026 2
- ESMA recognises the Clearing Corporation of India Limited as a Tier 1 third-country CCP
The recognition of CCIL took effect on 30 June 2026.
- ESMA publishes statement supporting the smooth implementation of the Listing Act – simplifying prospectus compliance for issuers
The Listing Act amendments to the Prospectus Regulation fully enter into application on 5 June 2026.
May 2026 5
- ESMA launches a call for evidence on restricted subscription and private credit ratings
ESMA will consider all comments received by 31 May 2026.
- ESMA consults on guidelines on endorsement under the ESG Ratings Regulation
ESMA welcomes comments on the consultation paper until 29 May 2026.
- The EBA and ESMA consult on revised suitability assessment requirements for banks and investment firms
The deadline for submitting comments is 25 May 2026.
- ESMA publishes latest edition of its newsletter
The deadline for submitting comments is 25 May 2026.
- ESMA publishes list of supplementary deferrals for sovereign bonds
The supplementary deferrals should start applying on 4 May 2026.
April 2026 2
- ESMA consults on guarantees as CCP collateral and on certain aspects of CCP investment policy
The deadline for responses is 30 April 2026.
- ESMA seeks input to streamline and simplify its market abuse guidelines
ESMA will consider all comments received by 29 April 2026.
January 2026 1
- ESMA publishes technical standards on CCP admission criteria elements
ESMA conducted a public consultation on the draft RTS from 9 October 2025 until 5 January 2026.