Generally speaking, ESMA’s consultation paper on SFTR reporting under Articles 4 and 12 was accepted by the market. There are some lingering issues, but it appears that ESMA is heading in the right direction and that reporting for most if not all asset classes will launch next Spring. Look out for blockchain SFTs though – they may be a curveball.
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