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ESMA calls for changes to make MiCA clearer, safer and ready for emerging services
30/09/2026
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ESMA sets 2027 priorities for stronger, simpler and more integrated EU capital markets
28/09/2026
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets reg
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ESMA consults on disclosure requirements and updates guidelines and Q&As under the Prospectus Regulation
09/09/2026
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ESMA identifies up to €1 billion in potential annual savings from simplifying EU transaction reporting
02/07/2026
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Moody’s Germany fined EUR 2,145,000 for misreporting to ESMA
02/07/2026
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ESMA’s annual data report shows increased quality, wider use and digital progress
29/05/2026
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator
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ESMA consults on a new simplified approach to updating MMF stress test parameters
05/05/2026
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ESMA advances the simplification of EU reporting frameworks for funds and transactions
04/05/2026
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU financial markets regul