EuroCTP, a Dutch provider of a real-time consolidated tape for European shares and ETFs, has been selected by the European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma) to become “Europe’s first consolidated tape provider for shares and ETFs”.
EuroCTP said it is focused on launching the consolidated tape as soon as possible and is working towards a July 2026 start, subject to authorisation. Once approved, the company will operate the tape for five years under ESMA’s supervision.
“I am honoured that EuroCTP was selected,” said Eglantine Desautel, CEO of EuroCTP. “This latest milestone is a significant step forward in the development of Europe’s Savings and Investments Union, and the ambition of fostering transparency and access to market data for all stakeholders. I am thankful to my team, who shaped our culture and have worked around the clock to advance our mission. Together, we successfully delivered this vision from concept to operational readiness in under two years. We now look forward to delivering on the promise of our platform.”
To support market readiness, EuroCTP has prepared detailed technical specifications and said it will provide additional guidance and resources to help users and contributors prepare for the introduction of the equities consolidated tape.
