Article 81
Review
1.
By 31 December 2021, and every three years thereafter, the Commission shall publish a general report on the experience acquired as a result of the operation of the Authority and the procedures laid down in this Regulation. That report shall evaluate, inter alia:
(a)
the effectiveness and convergence in supervisory practices reached by competent authorities:
(i)
the independence of the competent authorities and convergence in standards equivalent to corporate governance;
(ii)
the impartiality, objectivity and autonomy of the Authority;
(b)
the functioning of the colleges of supervisors;
(c)
the progress achieved towards convergence in the fields of crisis prevention, management and resolution, including Union funding mechanisms;
(d)
the role of the Authority as regards systemic risk;
(e)
the application of the safeguard clause established in Article 38;
(f)
the application of the binding mediation role established in Article 19;
(g)
the functioning of the Joint Committee.
2.
The report referred to in paragraph 1 shall also examine whether:
(a)
it is appropriate to continue separate supervision of banking, insurance, occupational pensions, securities and financial markets;
(b)
it is appropriate to undertake prudential supervision and supervise the conduct of business separately or by the same supervisor;
(c)
it is appropriate to simplify and reinforce the architecture of the ESFS in order to increase the coherence between the macro and the micro levels and between the ESAs;
(d)
the evolution of the ESFS is consistent with that of the global evolution;
(e)
there is sufficient diversity and excellence within the ESFS;
(f)
accountability and transparency in relation to publication requirements are adequate;
(g)
the resources of the Authority are adequate to carry out its responsibilities;
(h)
it is appropriate for the seat of the Authority to be maintained or to move the ESAs to a single seat to enhance better coordination between them.
2a.
As part of the general report referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, the Commission shall, after consulting all relevant authorities and stakeholders, conduct a comprehensive assessment of the application of Article 9a.
2b.
As part of the general report referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall, after consulting all relevant authorities and stakeholders, conduct a comprehensive assessment of the potential supervision of third-country trading venues by the Authority exploring aspects such as recognition based on systemic importance, organisational requirements, ongoing compliance, fines and periodic penalty payments as well as staff and resources. In its assessment, the Commission shall take into account the effects on liquidity, including the availability of best price for investors, best execution for EU clients, access barriers and economic benefits for EU counterparties to trade globally as well as the development of the capital markets union.
2c.
As part of the general report referred to in paragraph 1, the Commission shall, after consulting all relevant authorities and stakeholders, conduct a comprehensive assessment of the potential supervision of third-country central securities depositories (CSDs) by the Authority exploring aspects such as recognition based on systemic importance, organisational requirements, ongoing compliance, fines and periodic penalty payments as well as staff and resources.
2d.
The Commission shall submit the assessments referred to in paragraphs 2b and 2c, together with any legislative proposal, if appropriate, to the European Parliament and to the Council by 30 June 2021.
3.
Concerning the issue of direct supervision of institutions or infrastructures of pan-European reach and taking account of market developments, the Commission shall draw up an annual report on the appropriateness of entrusting the Authority with further supervisory responsibilities in this area.
4.
The report and any accompanying proposals, as appropriate, shall be forwarded to the European Parliament and to the Council.