1.   In order to report data to the central repository, a credit rating agency shall use the reporting facilities of the central repository system.

2.   All the files sent to and received from the central repository shall be in XML format compliant with the XSD schemes issued by ESMA.

3.   A credit rating agency shall name the files according to the naming convention issued by ESMA.

4.   A credit rating agency shall store the files sent to and received from the central repository in electronic form for at least five years. They shall be made available to ESMA on request.