On 6 August 2021, the European Securities and Markets Authority updated its Q&As on the Market Abuse Regulation.

Specifically ESMA has inserted answers to the following new questions all dealing with the disclosure of inside information:

• Q5. 8 – Interaction between MAR and Credit Rating Agencies Regulation.
• Q5. 9 – Disclosure to the public of credit ratings and inside information.
• Q5. 10 – Distribution of subscription ratings and disclosure of inside information.