European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has announced the first selection procedure for a Consolidated Tape Provider (CTP) for over‑the‑counter (OTC) derivatives. Companies wishing to apply must register and submit requests by 11 February 2026, according to the contract notice on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal. The CTP will merge post‑trade data from trading venues into a single electronic stream, improving market transparency and efficiency in line with ESMA’s Final Report on derivatives transparency. ESMA will evaluate received requests against exclusion and selection criteria and invite successful candidates to submit full applications. A reasoned decision is expected in early July 2026; the chosen provider will operate the CTP for five years, seek authorisation from ESMA, and be supervised by the regulator.
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