ESMA publishes new Q&As on ESG Ratings Regulation and MAR
ESMA released new Q&As covering the EU ESG Ratings Regulation and Market Abuse Regulation.
ESMA clarified expectations on ESG rating providers, including defined ranking systems, transitional provisions, post-entry-into-force registration, and material changes to registration information. Additional MAR-related guidance was also issued.
Firms providing or consuming ESG ratings must align registration and disclosure practices; MAR-regulated entities must reassess controls.
Action Required
Review the new Q&As and update ESG rating registration, ranking methodology, and MAR compliance controls.
ESG ratings supervision is a new EU regime; clarifications shape compliance obligations across capital markets.
Monitor ESMA Q&As on ESGRR and MAR. Update ESG ratings registration files, ranking methodology disclosures, and market abuse surveillance controls accordingly.
“ESMA published Q&As on EU ESG Ratings Regulation (defined ranking system, transitional provisions, providers established after entry into force, material changes to registration) and Market Abuse Regulation.”
Published: 2026-05-28