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title: "ESMA Q&A 2823 — Q&A — Consolidated Tape Provider (CTP) [Answer Published]"
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**Answer by ESMA, published in its Q&A tool · not legislation · published 1 Apr 2026 [Answer Published]**

*Answer Published · ESMA Q&A register, 1 April 2026 · Checked against the ESMA publication on 26 Oct 2026 · [Official source](https://www.esma.europa.eu/publications-data/questions-answers/2823)*

| | |
|---|---|
| **Full title** | ESMA Q&A 2823 — Q&A — Consolidated Tape Provider (CTP) \[Answer Published\] |
| **Prepared by** | ESMA |
| **Published by** | ESMA, in the ESMA Q&A tool |
| **Reference** | ESMA_QA_2823 |
| **Document type** | Q&A |
| **Legal nature** | Not legislation |
| **Addressees** | Not stated in the document |
| **Dates** | Published 1 April 2026; question submitted 1 April 2026 |
| **Legal basis** | MiFIR |
| **Related instruments** | None recorded |
| **Text on this page** | Word for word — the full text of the ESMA publication |

**Consolidated Tape Provider (CTP)**

### Question

At which point in time do data contributors have to submit regulatory data of individual financial instruments to the CTP, and how does the CTP handle and publish this information?

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### Answer

Data contributors must submit regulatory data of individual financial instruments only when there is a change in the trading status of an instrument, such as a suspension, halt, resumption or removal. Upon receiving a status update, the CTP should promptly update and disseminate the information as part of its real-time output. The CTP should continuously publish and maintain an up-to date list of all instruments admitted to trading, reflecting their most recent status.

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**Source:** [ESMA original document](https://www.esma.europa.eu/publications-data/questions-answers/2823)