The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a consultation on new annual reporting rules aimed at providing regulators with a clearer picture of the risks EU firms face from their exposure to third-country clearing houses.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) reported that financial intermediaries are expected to drive the majority of activity in the EU carbon markets in 2025, highlighting their central role.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has initiated a public consultation, open until August 12, 2026, to gather feedback on proposed revisions to the Disclosures Delegated Act (DDA) under the European Union Taxonomy Regulation, aiming to reduce the burden on businesses.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has mandated that unauthorized crypto-asset service providers must begin an orderly wind-down of their operations within the European Union following the conclusion of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) transition period.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) revealed significant governance weaknesses in fund manager oversight and independence across the European Union, despite most managers being compliant, following its 2025 Common Supervisory Action review.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has expressed its support for crypto supervision led by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). This endorsement signals a potential shift in the regulatory oversight framework for cryptocurrencies within the European Union.

Carlo Comporti, a Consob commissioner with extensive European experience, has been elected to the Board of Supervisors of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). Italian Minister Giorgetti hailed the election as a recognition for Italy and its government.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has initiated data collection from national authorities and appointed mechanisms, marking the first step towards the 2027 launch of a new EU financial platform.

Standard Chartered has obtained a MiCA license, joining 37 other new crypto firms added by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA).

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) released its 2025 annual report, highlighting a year of enhanced supervision, regulatory simplification, and digital innovation in the financial sector.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a report outlining its 2025 corporate reporting enforcement and regulatory activities, emphasizing the need for stricter oversight of corporate reporting practices across the EU.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recently published its takeaways from the 2025 Call for Evidence on the retail investor journey, outlining actions aimed at making it easier for retail investors to access suitable investment opportunities in EU capital markets. The EU’s financial markets regulator said the conclusions were based on feedback from stakeholders […]

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has acknowledged the progress made by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) in enhancing its supervisory and enforcement practices for investment firms.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator, has published its annual market capitalization and market capitalization ratios for all EU member states, covering the 2024 period.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published an official register of firms authorized to act as external reviewers for European Green Bonds, aiming to tighten oversight in the EU financial markets.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a consultation process to update guidelines, proposing a move towards mandatory electronic communication channels as part of its broader strategy.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued a warning that cyber threats are increasing, with artificial intelligence (AI) accelerating these risks across financial markets.