Bond liquidity completeness indicators
The Bonds liquidity completeness indicators file includes for all trading venues which reported bond liquidity data two completeness indicators: (i) the completeness ratio and (ii) the completeness shortfall. These indicators are calculated on the basis of the data reported for the relevant quarter used for the quarterly liquidity assessment publication. The file is updated every quarter with the new results.
The liquidity assessment of a bond is based on the trading activity executed on that bond on trading venues, systematic internalisers (SIs) and OTC. Please note that, the analysis of the completeness of data can only be performed with regard to trading venues where the period from which data is expected to be received for that bond-trading venue combination, can be determined. This period is defined by the “date of admission to trading or date of first trade” and “termination date” of the instrument on the trading venue, as submitted to the reference data system (FIRDS).
Both completeness indicators should be considered in order to assess the contribution of a trading venue. The completeness ratio indicates the percentage of reports provided divided by the number of reports expected irrespectively from the number of instruments available for trading on that trading venue. In other words, missing one or a few periods on a large number of instruments, or missing the same number of periods in one instrument only does not change the value of this indicator. This indicator is independent from the number of instruments available for trading on the venue. On the other hand, the completeness shortfall takes into account the number of incomplete ISINs for the trading venue. In other words, missing one or a few periods on a large number of instruments, increases the value of this indicator.
As indicated in the public statement of 27 March 2024, the quarterly liquidity assessment of bonds will continue to be published by ESMA. This assessment will be performed considering the provisions of current RTS 2 until the application date of the revised version of RTS 2 following the MiFIR review.
The quarterly liquidity assessment of bonds as well as the data for the quarterly systematic internalisers will continue to be published by ESMA. The respective publications for SIs will continue until the changes to MiFID II are transposed into national law, i.e. 18 months after entry into force of the MiFID II review. The quarterly liquidity assessment of bonds will continue to be published considering the provisions of current RTS 2 until the application date of the revised version of RTS 2 following the MiFIR review. ESMA intends to provide further guidance on the transition to the revised MiFIR and the various transparency calculations in due course.
| File | Observation period start date | Observation period end date | Last update published |
|---|---|---|---|
| [LINK] | 1 January 2024 | 31 March 2024 | 30 April 2024 |
Disclaimer
ESMA publishes the information with utmost care and to the best of its ability on the basis of the data provided by trading venues and National Competent Authorities regarding equity, equity-like and bond instruments. Therefore, ESMA has to rely on the trading venues and National Competent Authorities in respect of the completeness and accuracy of the submitted data. In addition, delays in the provision of the relevant data may affect the completeness and accuracy of the published information.
The publication of the information on this website does not prejudice the results of verifications on the completeness and correctness of the transposition of EU law into national law.
These lists also contain data related to European Economic Area (EEA) / European Free Trade Association (EFTA) States based on the notifications received by ESMA, the publication of which does not affect the status of incorporation of relevant EU law into the EEA Agreement and any related legal consequences.