The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a list of data contributors to the equity Consolidated Tape Provider (CTP), based on transaction reporting data. The list identifies trading venues and investment firms that are mandated to contribute data to the CTP, as well as entities that are not obliged to contribute but may opt in to the mandatory data contribution regime. The publication also covers trading venues that can choose to transmit data to the equity CTP and opt in. Under the Market in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR), venues that opt in must start contributing data to the CTP within 30 days of ESMA’s notification, and ESMA will update the list when venues start or end operations or decide to opt in. ESMA also reiterates that not all trading venues will be required to contribute once the equity CTP is established, with certain smaller venues not obligated unless they choose to participate. Trading venues that decide to opt in must inform ESMA and notify their National Competent Authority. The next publication of the list is scheduled for January 2026.
European Securities and Markets Authority 2025-07-10
European Securities and Markets Authority publishes list of mandatory and potential opt-in data contributors for the equity consolidated tape
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released a list of data contributors to the equity Consolidated Tape Provider (CTP), detailing trading venues and investment firms mandated or opting to contribute data. Under the Market in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR), venues opting in must begin data contribution within 30 days of ESMA's notification. ESMA will update the list as venues start or end operations or opt in.