Legal provisions of COM(2021)724 - Amendment of certain Directives as regards the establishment and functioning of the European single access point

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dossier COM(2021)724 - Amendment of certain Directives as regards the establishment and functioning of the European single access point.
document COM(2021)724 EN
date December 13, 2023


Article 1

Amendment to Directive 2002/87/EC

In Directive 2002/87/EC, the following article is inserted:

‘Article 30b

Accessibility of information on the European single access point

1. From 10 January 2030, Member States shall ensure that, when publicly disclosing any information referred to in Article 9(4) of this Directive, regulated entities submit that information at the same time to the collection body referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article for the purpose of making it accessible on the European single access point (ESAP) established under Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*1).

Member States shall ensure that the information complies with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 or, where required by Union law, in a machine-readable format, as defined in Article 2, point (4), of that Regulation;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the regulated entity to which the information relates;

(ii)the legal entity identifier of the regulated entity, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the size of the regulated entity by category, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (d), of that Regulation;

(iv)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(v)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, point (b)(ii), Member States shall require regulated entities to obtain a legal entity identifier.

3. For the purpose of making the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article accessible on ESAP, the collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 shall be the competent authority.

4. For the purpose of ensuring the efficient collection and management of information submitted in accordance with paragraph 1, ESMA shall develop draft implementing technical standards to specify the following:

(a)any other metadata to accompany the information;

(b)the structuring of data in the information;

(c)for which information a machine-readable format is required and, in such cases, which machine-readable format is to be used.

For the purposes of point (c), ESMA shall assess the advantages and disadvantages of different machine-readable formats and conduct appropriate field tests.

ESMA shall submit those draft implementing technical standards to the Commission.

Power is conferred on the Commission to adopt the implementing technical standards referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010.

5. Where necessary, ESMA shall adopt guidelines to ensure that the metadata submitted in accordance with paragraph 4, first subparagraph, point (a), are correct.

Article 2

Amendment to Directive 2004/25/EC

In Directive 2004/25/EC, the following article is inserted:

‘Article 16a

Accessibility of information on the European single access point

1. From 10 January 2030, Member States shall ensure that, when making public any information referred to in Article 4(2), point (c), Article 6(1) and (2) and Article 9(5) of this Directive, companies submit that information at the same time to the relevant collection body referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article for the purpose of making it accessible on the European single access point (ESAP) established under Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*2).

Member States shall ensure that the information complies with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 or, where required by Union law, in a machine-readable format, as defined in Article 2, point (4), of that Regulation;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the company to which the information relates;

(ii)the legal entity identifier of the company, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the size of the company by category, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (d), of that Regulation;

(iv)the industry sector(s) of the economic activities of the company, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (e), of that Regulation;

(v)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(vi)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, point (b)(ii), Member States shall require companies to obtain a legal entity identifier.

3. By 9 January 2030, for the purpose of making the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article accessible on ESAP, Member States shall designate at least one collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 and notify ESMA thereof.

4. From 10 January 2030, Member States shall ensure that the information referred to in Article 5(4) of this Directive is made accessible on ESAP. For that purpose, the collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 shall be the authority competent to supervise a bid designated pursuant to Article 4(1) of this Directive.

Member States shall ensure that the information complies with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the company to which the information relates;

(ii)where available, the legal entity identifier of the company, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(iv)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

5. For the purpose of ensuring the efficient collection and management of information submitted in accordance with paragraph 1, ESMA shall develop draft implementing technical standards to specify the following:

(a)any other metadata to accompany the information;

(b)the structuring of data in the information;

(c)for which information a machine-readable format is required and, in such cases, which machine-readable format is to be used.

For the purposes of point (c), ESMA shall assess the advantages and disadvantages of different machine-readable formats and conduct appropriate field tests.

ESMA shall submit those draft implementing technical standards to the Commission.

Power is conferred on the Commission to adopt the implementing technical standards referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010.

6. Where necessary, ESMA shall adopt guidelines to ensure that the metadata submitted in accordance with paragraph 5, first subparagraph, point (a), are correct.

Article 3

Amendments to Directive 2004/109/EC

Directive 2004/109/EC is amended as follows:

(1)Article 21a is deleted;

(2)the following article is inserted:

‘Article 23a

Accessibility of information on the European single access point

1. From 10 July 2026, Member States shall ensure that, when disclosing regulated information referred to in Article 21(1) of this Directive, the issuer or the person who has applied for admission to trading on a regulated market without the issuer’s consent shall submit that regulated information at the same time to the collection body referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article for the purpose of making it accessible on the European single access point (ESAP) established under Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*3).

Member States shall ensure that the regulated information complies with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 or, where required by Union or national law, in a machine-readable format, as defined in Article 2, point (4), of that Regulation;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the issuer to which the information relates;

(ii)the legal entity identifier of the issuer, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the size of the issuer by category, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (d), of that Regulation;

(iv)the industry sector(s) of the economic activities of the issuer, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (e), of that Regulation;

(v)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(vi)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, point (b)(ii), Member States shall require issuers to obtain a legal entity identifier.

3. For the purpose of making the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article accessible on ESAP, the collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 shall be the officially appointed mechanism designated under Article 21(2) of this Directive.

4. From 10 July 2026, Member States shall ensure that the information referred to in Article 29(1) of this Directive is made accessible on ESAP. For that purpose, the collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 shall be the competent authority pursuant to this Directive.

Member States shall ensure that the information complies with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the natural person or legal entity to which the information relates;

(ii)where available, the legal entity identifier of the legal entity, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(iv)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

5. For the purpose of ensuring the efficient collection and management of regulated information submitted in accordance with paragraph 1, ESMA shall develop draft implementing technical standards to specify the following:

(a)any other metadata to accompany that information, including the half-yearly financial report referred to in Article 5(1);

(b)the structuring of the data and the machine-readable format applicable to the information referred to in point (a) of this subparagraph.

For the purposes of point (b), ESMA shall assess the advantages and disadvantages of different machine-readable formats and conduct appropriate field tests.

ESMA shall submit those draft implementing technical standards to the Commission.

Power is conferred on the Commission to adopt the implementing technical standards referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010.

6. Where necessary, ESMA shall adopt guidelines to ensure that the metadata submitted in accordance with paragraph 5, first subparagraph, point (a), are correct.

(*3)  Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2023 establishing a European single access point providing centralised access to publicly available information of relevance to financial services, capital markets and sustainability (OL L, 2023/2859, 20.12.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/2859/oj).’."

Article 4

Amendment to Directive 2006/43/EC

In Directive 2006/43/EC, the following article is inserted:

‘Article 20a

Accessibility of information on the European single access point

1. From 10 January 2030, Member States shall ensure that the information referred to in Article 30c of this Directive is made accessible on the European single access point (ESAP) established under Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*4). For that purpose, the collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of that Regulation shall be the competent authority pursuant to this Directive.

Member States shall ensure that the information complies with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the statutory auditor or audit firm to which the information relates;

(ii)where available, the legal entity identifier of the audit firm, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(iv)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

2. From 10 January 2030, Member States shall ensure that the information referred to in Article 15 of this Directive is made accessible on ESAP. For that purpose, the collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 shall be the public register.

Member States shall ensure that the information complies with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the statutory auditor or audit firm to which the information relates;

(ii)where available, the legal entity identifier of the audit firm, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(iv)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

Article 5

Amendment to Directive 2007/36/EC

In Directive 2007/36/EC, the following chapter is inserted:

‘ Chapter IIb

European single access point

Article 14c

Accessibility of information on the European single access point

1. From 10 January 2030, Member States shall ensure that, when making public any information referred to in Article 3g(1), Article 3h(1) and (2), Article 3j(1) and (2), Article 9a(7), Article 9b(5), Article 9c(2) and (7), and Article 14(2) of this Directive, institutional investors, asset managers, proxy advisors and companies submit that information at the same time to the collection body referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article for the purpose of making it accessible on the European single access point (ESAP) established under Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*5).

Member States shall ensure that the information complies with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 or, where required by Union law, in a machine-readable format, as defined in Article 2, point (4), of that Regulation;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the institutional investor, asset manager, proxy advisor or company to which the information relates;

(ii)the legal entity identifier of the institutional investor, asset manager, proxy advisor or company, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the size by category of the institutional investor, asset manager, proxy advisor or of the company, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (d), of that Regulation;

(iv)the industry sector(s) of the economic activities of the company, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (e), of that Regulation;

(v)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(vi)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, point (b)(ii), Member States shall require institutional investors, asset managers, proxy advisors and companies to obtain a legal entity identifier.

3. By 9 January 2030, for the purpose of making the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article accessible on ESAP, Member States shall designate at least one collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 and notify ESMA thereof.

4. For the purpose of ensuring the efficient collection and management of information submitted in accordance with paragraph 1, ESMA shall develop draft implementing technical standards to specify the following:

(a)any other metadata to accompany the information;

(b)the structuring of data in the information;

(c)for which information a machine-readable format is required and, in such cases, which machine-readable format is to be used.

For the purposes of point (c), ESMA shall assess the advantages and disadvantages of different machine-readable formats and conduct appropriate field tests.

ESMA shall submit those draft implementing technical standards to the Commission.

Power is conferred on the Commission to adopt the implementing technical standards referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010.

5. Where necessary, ESMA shall adopt guidelines to ensure that the metadata submitted in accordance with paragraph 4, first subparagraph, point (a), are correct.

Article 6

Amendment to Directive 2009/65/EC

In Directive 2009/65/EC, Chapter IX, the following section is added:

‘SECTION 4

ACCESSIBILITY OF INFORMATION ON THE EUROPEAN SINGLE ACCESS POINT

Article 82a

1. From 10 January 2028, Member States shall ensure that, when making public any information referred to in Articles 68(1) and 78(1) of this Directive, management companies and investment companies submit that information at the same time to the collection body referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article for the purpose of making it accessible on the European single access point (ESAP) established under Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*6).

Member States shall ensure that the information complies with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 or, where required by Union law, in a machine-readable format, as defined in Article 2, point (4), of that Regulation;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the UCITS to which the information relates;

(ii)the legal entity identifier of the UCITS, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the size of the UCITS by category, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (d), of that Regulation;

(iv)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(v)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, point (b)(ii), Member States shall ensure that UCITS obtain a legal entity identifier.

3. For the purpose of making the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article accessible on ESAP, the collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 shall be the competent authority.

4. From 10 January 2028, Member States shall ensure that the information referred to in Article 6(1), second subparagraph, of this Directive is made accessible on ESAP. For that purpose, the collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 shall be the national competent authority.

Member States shall ensure that the information complies with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the management company to which the information relates;

(ii)where available, the legal entity identifier of the management company, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of that Regulation;

(iii)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(iv)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

5. From 10 January 2028, Member States shall ensure that the information referred to in Article 99b(1) of this Directive is made accessible on ESAP. For that purpose, the collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 shall be the competent authority.

Member States shall ensure that the information complies with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the UCITS to which the information relates;

(ii)where available, the legal entity identifier of the UCITS, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(iv)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

6. For the purpose of ensuring the efficient collection and management of information submitted in accordance with paragraph 1, ESMA shall develop draft implementing technical standards to specify the following:

(a)any other metadata to accompany the information;

(b)the structuring of data in the information;

(c)for which information a machine-readable format is required and, in such cases, which machine-readable format is to be used.

For the purposes of point (c), ESMA shall assess the advantages and disadvantages of different machine-readable formats and conduct appropriate field tests.

ESMA shall submit those draft implementing technical standards to the Commission.

Power is conferred on the Commission to adopt the implementing technical standards referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010.

7. Where necessary, ESMA shall adopt guidelines to ensure that the metadata submitted in accordance with paragraph 6, first subparagraph, point (a), are correct.

Article 7

Amendment to Directive 2009/138/EC

In Directive 2009/138/EC, the following article is inserted:

‘Article 304b

Accessibility of information on the European single access point

1. From 10 January 2030, Member States shall ensure that, when making public any information referred to in Articles 51(1) and 256(1) of this Directive, insurance or reinsurance undertakings submit that information at the same time to the relevant collection body referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article for the purpose of making it accessible on European single access point (ESAP) established under Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*7).

Member States shall ensure that the information complies with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 or, where required by Union law, in a machine-readable format, as defined in Article 2, point (4), of that Regulation;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the insurance or reinsurance undertaking to which the information relates;

(ii)the legal entity identifier of the insurance or reinsurance undertaking, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the size of the insurance or reinsurance undertaking by category, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (d), of that Regulation;

(iv)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(v)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, point (b)(ii), Member States shall ensure that insurance or reinsurance undertakings obtain a legal entity identifier.

3. By 9 January 2030, for the purpose of making the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article accessible on ESAP, Member States shall designate at least one collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 and notify ESMA thereof.

4. From 10 January 2030, the information referred to in Article 25a of this Directive shall be made accessible on ESAP. For that purpose, the collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 shall be EIOPA. EIOPA shall draw that information from the information notified by the competent authorities in accordance with Article 25a of this Directive for the establishment of the list referred to in Article 25a of this Directive.

That information shall comply with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the insurance or reinsurance undertaking to which the information relates;

(ii)where available, the legal entity identifier of the insurance or reinsurance undertaking, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(iv)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

5. From 10 January 2030, Member States shall ensure that the information referred to in Articles 271(1) and 280(1) of this Directive is made accessible on ESAP. For that purpose, the collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 shall be the competent authority.

Member States shall ensure that the information complies with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the insurance or reinsurance undertaking to which the information relates;

(ii)where available, the legal entity identifier of the insurance or reinsurance undertaking, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(iv)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

6. For the purpose of ensuring the efficient collection and management of information submitted in accordance with paragraph 1, EIOPA shall develop draft implementing technical standards to specify the following:

(a)any other metadata to accompany the information;

(b)the structuring of data in the information;

(c)for which information a machine-readable format is required and, in such cases, which machine-readable format is to be used.

For the purposes of point (c), EIOPA shall assess the advantages and disadvantages of different machine-readable formats and conduct appropriate field tests.

EIOPA shall submit those draft implementing technical standards to the Commission.

Power is conferred on the Commission to adopt the implementing technical standards referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1094/2010.

7. Where necessary, EIOPA shall adopt guidelines to ensure that the metadata submitted in accordance with paragraph 6, first subparagraph, point (a), are correct.

Article 8

Amendment to Directive 2011/61/EU

In Directive 2011/61/EU, the following Article is inserted:

‘Article 69b

Accessibility of information on the European single access point

From 10 January 2030, the information referred to in Article 7(5), second subparagraph, of this Directive shall be made accessible on the European single access point (ESAP) established under Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*8). For that purpose, the collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 shall be ESMA.

That information shall comply with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the AIFM authorised under this Directive and the list of AIFs managed or marketed by that AIFM to which the information relates;

(ii)where available, the legal entity identifier of the AIFM authorised under this Directive and the list of AIFs managed or marketed by that AIFM, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(iv)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

Article 9

Amendment to Directive 2013/34/EU

In Directive 2013/34/EU, the following article is inserted:

‘Article 33a

Accessibility of information on the European single access point

1. From 10 January 2028, Member States shall ensure that, when making public the management report, consolidated management report, including for both reports the information required in Article 8 of Regulation (EU) 2020/852, as well as the annual financial statements, consolidated financial statements, audit report, assurance report, sustainability reports concerning third-country undertakings and related assurance opinion, the statement referred to in Article 40a(2), fourth subparagraph, of this Directive, the report on payments to governments, and the consolidated report on payments to governments referred to in Article 30, Article 40d and Article 45 of this Directive, the undertakings referred to in Articles 19a, 29a and40a of this Directive submit those statements and reports at the same time to the collection body referred to in paragraph 4 of this Article for the purpose of making them accessible on the European single access point (ESAP) established under Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*9).

Member States shall ensure that the information complies with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 or, where required by Union or national law, in a machine-readable format, as defined in Article 2, point (4), of that Regulation;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the undertaking to which the information relates and, where the reporting undertaking is an exempted subsidiary undertaking as referred to in Article 29a(4), second subparagraph, the name of the parent undertaking that reports information at group level;

(ii)the legal entity identifier of the undertaking and, where the reporting undertaking is an exempted subsidiary undertaking as referred to in Article 29a(4), second subparagraph, where available, the legal entity identifier of the parent undertaking that reports information at group level, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the size of the undertaking by category, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (d), of that Regulation;

(iv)the industry sector(s) of the economic activities of the undertaking, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (e), of that Regulation;

(v)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(vi)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

2. Where an undertaking has submitted the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article to an Officially Appointed Mechanism pursuant to Article 23a of Directive 2004/109/EC in order to make that information accessible on ESAP, that undertaking shall be deemed to have fulfilled its obligations under paragraph 1 of this Article, provided that this information complies with all requirements on metadata set out in paragraph 1 of this Article.

3. For the purposes of paragraph 1, point (b)(ii), Member States shall ensure that undertakings obtain a legal entity identifier.

4. By 9 January 2028, for the purpose of making the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article accessible on ESAP, Member States shall designate at least one collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 and notify ESMA thereof.

5. For the purpose of ensuring the efficient collection and management of information submitted in accordance with paragraph 1, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt implementing measures to specify:

(a)any other metadata to accompany the information;

(b)the structuring of data in the information;

(c)for which information a machine-readable format is required and, in such cases, which machine-readable format is to be used.

6. Where necessary, the Commission shall adopt guidelines to ensure that the metadata submitted in accordance with paragraph 5, point (a), are correct.

Article 10

Amendment to Directive 2013/36/EU

In Directive 2013/36/EU, the following article is inserted:

‘Article 116a

Accessibility of information on the European single access point

From 10 January 2030, Member States shall ensure that the information referred to in Article 68(1) and (2) and Article 131(12) of this Directive is made accessible on the European single access point (ESAP) established under Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*10). For that purpose, the collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of that Regulation shall be the competent authority or the designated authority.

Member States shall ensure that the information complies with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the natural person or institution to which the information relates;

(ii)where available, the legal entity identifier of the institution, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(iv)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

Article 11

Amendment to Directive 2014/59/EU

In Directive 2014/59/EU, the following article is inserted:

‘Article 128a

Accessibility of information on the European single access point

1. From 10 January 2030, Member States shall ensure that, when making public any information referred to in Article 26(1) and Article 45i(3) of this Directive, the relevant entity submit that information at the same time to the relevant collection body referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article for the purpose of making it accessible on the European single access point (ESAP), established under Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*11).

Member States shall ensure that the information complies with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 or, where required by Union law, in a machine-readable format, as defined in Article 2, point (4), of that Regulation;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the relevant entity to which the information relates;

(ii)the legal entity identifier of the relevant entity, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the size of the relevant entity by category, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (d), of that Regulation;

(iv)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(v)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, point (b)(ii), Member States shall ensure that entities obtain a legal entity identifier.

3. By 9 January 2030, for the purpose of making the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article accessible on ESAP, Member States shall designate at least one collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 and notify ESMA thereof.

4. From 10 January 2030, Member States shall ensure that the information referred to in Articles 29(1) and 112(1) of this Directive is made accessible on ESAP. For that purpose, the collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 shall be the competent authority.

Member States shall ensure that the information complies with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the relevant institution to which the information relates;

(ii)where available, the legal entity identifier of the relevant institution, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(iv)an indication whether that information contains personal data.

5. From 10 January 2030, Member States shall ensure that the information referred to in Articles 33a(8), 35(1), 83(4) and 112(1) of this Directive is made accessible on ESAP. For that purpose, the collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 shall be the resolution authority.

Member States shall ensure that the information complies with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the relevant institution to which the information relates;

(ii)where available, the legal entity identifier of the relevant institution, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of that Regulation;

(iii)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(iv)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

6. For the purpose of ensuring the efficient collection and management of information submitted in accordance with paragraph 1, EBA shall develop draft implementing technical standards to specify the following:

(a)any other metadata to accompany the information;

(b)the structuring of data in the information;

(c)for which information a machine-readable format is required and, in such cases, which machine-readable format is to be used.

For the purposes of point (c), EBA shall assess the advantages and disadvantages of different machine-readable formats and conduct appropriate field tests for that purpose.

EBA shall submit those draft implementing technical standards to the Commission.

Power is conferred on the Commission to adopt the implementing technical standards referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010.

7. Where necessary, EBA shall adopt guidelines to ensure that the metadata submitted in accordance with paragraph 6, first subparagraph, point (a), are correct.

Article 12

Amendment to Directive 2014/65/EU

In Directive 2014/65/EU, the following article is inserted:

‘Article 87a

Accessibility of information on the European single access point

1. From 10 January 2030, Member States shall ensure that, when making public any information referred to in Article 27(3) and (6), Article 33(3), points (c), (d), and (f), and Article 46(2) of this Directive, investment firms, market operators or issuers submit that information at the same time to the relevant collection body referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article for the purpose of making it accessible on the European single access point (ESAP) established under Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*12).

Member States shall ensure that the information complies with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 or, where required by Union law, in a machine-readable format, as defined in Article 2, point (4), of that Regulation;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the investment firm, market operator or issuer to which the information relates;

(ii)the legal entity identifier of the investment firm, market operator or issuer, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the size of the investment firm, market operator or issuer by category, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (d), of that Regulation;

(iv)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(v)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, point (b)(ii), Member States shall ensure that investment firms, market operators and issuers obtain a legal entity identifier.

3. By 9 January 2030, for the purpose of making the information referred to in Article 27(3) and (6) and Article 33(3), points (c), (d), and (f), of this Directive accessible on ESAP, Member States shall designate at least one collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 and notify ESMA thereof.

For the purpose of making the information referred to in Article 46(2) of this Directive accessible on ESAP, the collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 shall be the competent authority.

4. From 10 January 2030, Member States shall ensure that the information referred to in Article 32(2), first subparagraph, and Articles 52(2) and 71(1) and (2) of this Directive is made accessible on ESAP. For that purpose, the collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 shall be the competent authority.

Member States shall ensure that the information complies with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format, as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the investment firm or market operator to which the information relates;

(ii)where available, the legal entity identifier of the investment firm or market operator, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(iv)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

5. From 10 January 2030, the information referred to in Article 5(3), Article 18(10), fourth sentence, and Article 58(1) point (a), of this Directive shall be made accessible on ESAP. For that purpose, the collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 shall be ESMA.

That information shall comply with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the investment firm or market operator to which the information relates;

(ii)where available, the legal entity identifier of the investment firm or market operator, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(iv)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

6. From 10 January 2030, Member States shall ensure that the information referred to in Article 29(3) of this Directive is made accessible on ESAP. For that purpose, the collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 shall be the public register.

Member States shall ensure that the information complies with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the tied agent to which the information relates;

(ii)where available, the legal entity identifier of the tied agent, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(iv)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

7. For the purpose of ensuring the efficient collection and management of information submitted in accordance with paragraph 1, ESMA shall develop draft implementing technical standards to specify the following:

(a)any other metadata to accompany the information;

(b)the structuring of data in the information;

(c)for which information a machine-readable format is required and, in such cases, which machine-readable format is to be used.

For the purposes of point (c), ESMA shall assess the advantages and disadvantages of different machine-readable formats and conduct appropriate field tests for that purpose.

ESMA shall submit those draft implementing technical standards to the Commission.

Power is conferred on the Commission to adopt the implementing technical standards referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010.

8. Where necessary, ESMA shall adopt guidelines to ensure that the metadata submitted in accordance with paragraph 7, first subparagraph, point (a), are correct.

Article 13

Amendment to Directive (EU) 2016/97

In Directive (EU) 2016/97, the following article is inserted:

‘Article 40a

Accessibility of information on the European single access point

From 10 January 2030, Member States shall ensure that the information referred to in Article 32(1) and (2) of this Directive is made accessible on the European single access point (ESAP) established under Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*13). For that purpose, the collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 shall be the competent authority.

Members States shall ensure that the information complies with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the entity to which the information relates;

(ii)where available, the legal entity identifier of the entity, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(iv)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

Article 14

Amendment to Directive (EU) 2016/2341

In Directive (EU) 2016/2341, the following article is inserted:

‘Article 63a

Accessibility of information on the European single access point

1. From 10 January 2030, Member States shall ensure that, when making public any information referred to in Article 23(2), Article 29 and Article 30 of this Directive, IORPs submit that information at the same time to the relevant collection body referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article for the purpose of making it accessible on the European single access point (ESAP) established under Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*14).

Member States shall ensure that the information complies with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 or, where required by Union law, in a machine-readable format, as defined in Article 2, point (4), of that Regulation;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the IORP to which the information relates;

(ii)the legal entity identifier of the IORP, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the size of the IORP by category, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (d), of that Regulation;

(iv)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(v)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, point (b)(ii), Member States shall ensure that IORPs obtain a legal entity identifier.

3. By 9 January 2030, for the purpose of making the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article accessible on ESAP, Member States shall designate at least one collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 and notify ESMA thereof.

4. From 10 January 2030, Member States shall ensure that the information referred to in Article 48(4) of this Directive is made accessible on ESAP. For that purpose, the collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 shall be the competent authority.

Members States shall ensure that the information complies with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the person on whom the administrative sanction or other measure was imposed to which the information relates;

(ii)where available, the legal entity identifier of the person on whom the administrative sanction or other measure was imposed, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(iv)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

5. For the purpose of ensuring the efficient collection and management of information submitted in accordance with paragraph 1, EIOPA shall develop draft implementing technical standards to specify the following:

(a)any other metadata to accompany the information;

(b)the structuring of data in the information;

(c)for which information a machine-readable format is required and, in such cases, which machine-readable format is to be used.

For the purposes of point (c), EIOPA shall assess the advantages and disadvantages of different machine-readable formats and conduct appropriate field tests.

EIOPA shall submit those draft implementing technical standards to the Commission.

Power is conferred on the Commission to adopt the implementing technical standards referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1094/2010.

6. Where necessary, EIOPA shall adopt guidelines to ensure that the metadata submitted in accordance with paragraph 5, first subparagraph, point (a), are correct.

Article 15

Amendment to Directive (EU) 2019/2034

In Directive (EU) 2019/2034, the following article is inserted:

‘Article 44a

Accessibility of information on the European single access point

1. From 10 January 2030, Member States shall ensure that, when making public any information referred to in Article 44 of this Directive, investment firms or parent undertakings submit that information at the same time to the relevant collection body referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article for the purpose of making it accessible on the European single access point (ESAP) established under Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*15).

Member States shall ensure that the information complies with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 or, where required by Union law, in a machine-readable format, as defined in Article 2, point (4), of that Regulation;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the investment firm or parent undertaking to which the information relates;

(ii)the legal entity identifier of the investment firm or parent undertaking, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the size of the investment firm or parent undertaking by category, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (d), of that Regulation;

(iv)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(v)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, point (b)(ii), Member States shall ensure that investment firms and parent undertakings obtain a legal entity identifier.

3. By 9 January 2030, for the purpose of making the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article accessible on ESAP, Member States shall designate at least one collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 and notify ESMA thereof.

4. From 10 January 2030, Member States shall ensure that the information referred to in Article 20 of this Directive is made accessible on ESAP. For that purpose, the collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 shall be the competent authority.

Member States shall ensure that the information complies with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the investment firm to which the information relates;

(ii)where available, the legal entity identifier of the investment firm, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(iv)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

5. For the purpose of ensuring the efficient collection and management of information submitted in accordance with paragraph 1, EBA shall develop draft implementing technical standards to specify the following:

(a)any other metadata to accompany the information;

(b)the structuring of data in the information;

(c)for which information a machine-readable format is required and, in such cases, which machine-readable format is to be used.

For the purposes of point (c), EBA shall assess the advantages and disadvantages of different machine-readable formats and conduct appropriate field tests for that purpose.

EBA shall submit those draft implementing technical standards to the Commission.

Power is conferred on the Commission to adopt the implementing technical standards referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010.

6. Where necessary, EBA shall adopt guidelines to ensure that the metadata submitted in accordance with paragraph 5, first subparagraph, point (a), are correct.

Article 16

Amendment to Directive (EU) 2019/2162

In Directive (EU) 2019/2162, the following article is inserted:

‘Article 26a

Accessibility of information on the European single access point

1. From 10 January 2030, Member States shall ensure that, when making public any information referred to in Article 14 of this Directive, credit institutions permitted to issue covered bonds submit that information at the same time to the relevant collection body referred to in paragraph 3 of this Article for the purpose of making it accessible on European single access point (ESAP) established pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*16).

Member States shall ensure that the information complies with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 or, where required by Union law, in a machine-readable format, as defined in Article 2, point (4), of that Regulation;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the credit institution permitted to issue covered bonds to which the information relates;

(ii)the legal entity identifier of the credit institution permitted to issue covered bonds, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the size of the credit institution permitted to issue covered bonds by category, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (d), of that Regulation;

(iv)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(v)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

2. For the purposes of paragraph 1, point (b)(ii), Member States shall ensure that credit institutions permitted to issue covered bonds obtain a legal entity identifier.

3. By 9 January 2030, for the purpose of making the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article accessible on ESAP, Member States shall designate at least one collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 and notify ESMA thereof.

4. From 10 January 2030, Member States shall ensure that the information referred to in Article 24 and Article 26(1), points (b) and (c), of this Directive is made accessible on ESAP. For that purpose, the collection body as defined in Article 2, point (2), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859 shall be the competent authority.

Member States shall ensure that the information complies with the following requirements:

(a)be submitted in a data extractable format as defined in Article 2, point (3), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(b)be accompanied by the following metadata:

(i)all the names of the credit institution permitted to issue covered bonds to which the information relates;

(ii)where available, the legal entity identifier of the credit institution permitted to issue covered bonds, as specified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (b), of Regulation (EU) 2023/2859;

(iii)the type of information, as classified pursuant to Article 7(4), point (c), of that Regulation;

(iv)an indication of whether the information contains personal data.

5. For the purpose of ensuring the efficient collection and management of information submitted in accordance with paragraph 1, EBA shall develop draft implementing technical standards to specify the following:

(a)any other metadata to accompany the information;

(b)the structuring of data in the information;

(c)for which information a machine-readable format is required and, in such cases, which machine-readable format is to be used.

For the purposes of point (c), EBA shall assess the advantages and disadvantages of different machine-readable formats and conduct appropriate field tests.

EBA shall submit those draft implementing technical standards to the Commission.

Power is conferred on the Commission to adopt the implementing technical standards referred to in the first subparagraph of this paragraph in accordance with Article 15 of Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010.

6. Where necessary, EBA shall adopt guidelines to ensure that the metadata submitted in accordance with paragraph 5, first subparagraph, point (a), are correct.

Article 17

Transposition

1. Member States shall adopt and publish by 10 January 2026 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They shall immediately communicate the text of those measures to the Commission.

2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1 of this Article, Member States shall adopt and publish by 10 July 2025 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with Article 3. They shall immediately communicate the text of those measures to the Commission.

When Member States adopt those measures, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. Member States shall determine how such reference is to be made.

3. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the text of the main measures of national law which they adopt in the field covered by this Directive.

Article 18

Entry into force

This Directive shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Article 19

Addressees

This Directive is addressed to the Member States.