ESMA Publishes Consultation On The Knowledge And Competence Of CASP Staff Members

ESMA Consultation - CASP Staff

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a consultation paper on the criteria for assessing knowledge and competence of Crypto-Asset Service Providers' ("CASPs") staff giving information or advice on crypto-asset services. Whilst publishing draft guidelines, input related to the (i) minimum required knowledge and competence; and (ii) organisational requirements for assessing, maintaining, and updating the knowledge and competence of the staff providing information or advice, is requested from CASPs, investors and their associations, financial entities dealing with crypto-assets, and any other stakeholders that have an interest in the market for crypto-assets.