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European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)

European Union financial markets regulatory authority

Latest news about European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)

April 30 ESMA

ESMA launches sixth stress test for CCPs

The exercise assesses resilience of 16 CCPs to adverse scenarios, including credit stress, concentration risks, and recovery tools. Results due Q1 2027.
April 30 ESMA

ESMA launches call for evidence on European equity markets

It analyzes trading evolution from 2022-2025 using MiFIR data, notes stable liquidity but declining lit trading offset by other mechanisms, and invites stakeholder feedback by 30 June 2026.
April 29 ESMA

ESMA launches public consultation on ESG ratings endorsement guidelines

The consultation seeks feedback from stakeholders on draft guidelines for endorsing non-EU ESG ratings to ensure consistent application and market integrity. Comments are due by 29 May 2026.
April 28 ESMA

ESMA introduced first EU-wide product intervention in 2018

It restricted binary options and CFDs to protect retail investors from excessive risks. This marked a new era in EU financial supervision.

April 30 The TRADE

ESMA launches call for evidence as ‘concerns’ around European equity market structure roar louder

Shareholders have until 30 June to share their views on the trends highlighted; the paper references key findings including ...
April 30 Cyprus Mail

Finance minister and ESMA chief discuss EU stability

Finance Minister Makis Keravnos met with European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) chair Verena Ross on Thursday, in order to discuss the upcoming Cypriot presidency...
April 27 Euractiv

Mystery letters shake EU body

Péter Magyar is set to meet Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on Wednesday for talks aimed at unblocking billions of euros in EU funds...
April 27 Euractiv

INTERVIEW: Luxembourg's PM slams Franco-German push to bolster EU financial watchdog

NICOSIA - Luxembourg's Prime Minister Luc Frieden has fiercely criticised French and German-led efforts to strengthen the supervisory powers of the EU's financial watchdog, warning...

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