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Debate Grows as EU Considers Giving ESMA Direct Oversight of Crypto and Stock Markets
- France threatened to block passporting, highlighting enforcement gaps in EU crypto rules.
- ECB president Christine Lagarde backs idea of a single EU financial supervisor.
Tuesday, 04/11/2025 | 14:53 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
EU Moves Closer to T+1 as ESMA Finalizes Settlement Rules; Retail Traders Could Gain
- Measures include same-day trade allocations, machine-readable confirmations, and updated reference data.
- The report has been submitted to the EU Commission for endorsement, ahead of parliamentary review.
Monday, 13/10/2025 | 10:03 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Why France's Top Financial Market Official Says EU Supervision "Hinders Competitiveness"
- The French regulator proposes expanded ESMA powers to tackle supervisory inconsistencies across member states.
- The AMF Chairwoman warns that the current system "hinders competitiveness" and limits investor protection
Wednesday, 17/09/2025 | 08:05 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
EU Watchdog Warns Tokenized Stocks Could Mislead Investors: Report
- According to Reuters, the regulator has stressed the need for clear communication and safeguards to protect investors in this emerging market.
- Tokenized stocks appeal to investors due to 24/7 trading availability and fractional ownership.
Monday, 01/09/2025 | 20:33 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Forex Brokers May Cut Costs as ESMA Seeks Input on Overlapping EU Financial Reporting
- Current rules cause duplicate reporting under MiFIR, EMIR, and SFTR, costing billions yearly.
- Two options are proposed: separating reporting by instrument or event type, or creating a unified “report once” system.
Monday, 23/06/2025 | 10:04 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
EU Demands Proof That Financial Firms Handle Real Trading, Not Just Exist on Paper
- New requirements target institutions with heavy exposure to UK-based clearing services.
- Banks must show that accounts can absorb threefold volume increases and conduct representative trading.
Thursday, 19/06/2025 | 08:51 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
EU Regulators Impose 970 Sanctions Worth €71 Million in 2024 Enforcement Push
- Market abuse and investment services violations drew the heaviest penalties among all EU member states last year.
- ESMA's first comprehensive enforcement report revealed significant differences in how different countries approach financial penalties.
Monday, 16/06/2025 | 09:08 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
ESMA Is Curious About Retail Investors' Habits: What's Coming?
- Paul Golden weighs in on the pan-European regulator's recent interest in the know about the engagement of retail investors in the capital markets.
- He also explores the UAE's license requirement for finfluencers and capital levels of prop trading firms.
Friday, 06/06/2025 | 06:57 GMT by
Paul Golden
12 ESMA Market Abuse Rules That Your Business Must Follow—August 27 Deadline
- The new guidelines demand specialized surveillance for blockchain-specific risks, social media monitoring.
- Are you and your business ready? We explain what the changes are about and how to prepare for them.
Thursday, 05/06/2025 | 08:53 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
ESMA Pushes Social Media Giants to Address Unauthorised Financial Ads
- Platforms like X, Meta, TikTok, and others are being asked to help stop unlawful financial services advertising.
- The regulator’s move follows a global initiative addressing online financial misconduct risks.
Wednesday, 28/05/2025 | 11:06 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
New MiFID II Reporting Proposal: CFDs Brokers Need to Tag Retail and Professional Clients
- The proposal came from ESMA to mandate a new field in regulatory reporting.
- It will help local regulators identify retail clients and monitor the distribution of complex products.
Monday, 26/05/2025 | 04:58 GMT by
Arnab Shome
ESMA Asks Firms and Trade Bodies: Are Rules Making It Harder for Retail Investment?
- The regulator worries complex disclosures, high fees, and distrust are driving savers away.
- Young investors’ growing crypto interest is under review, with social media and apps influencing them.
Wednesday, 21/05/2025 | 11:05 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
ESMA Finalises Guidelines for EU Regulators on Detecting and Preventing Market Abuse in Crypto
- Authorities must monitor crypto using on-chain and off-chain data, focusing on new abuse tactics.
- Regulators must confirm compliance within two months, with ESMA publicly publishing any non-compliance.
Tuesday, 29/04/2025 | 09:41 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
EU Finance at a Crossroads: Will You Help on CySEC's Call for Input on Trading, ESMA and AMLA Roles?
- European Commission invites stakeholders to address obstacles in EU financial market integration.
- The consultation seeks feedback on the governance models of ESAs, including ESMA, EBA, EIOPA, and AMLA.
Monday, 28/04/2025 | 11:23 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
ESMA Slaps This Fintech with €420K Fine for Name-Dropping Violations
- The regulator has fined Italian credit rating agency Modefinance for falsely suggesting ESMA had certified its rating models.
- The misleading statements appeared on the company's websites for three years, potentially affecting investor decisions.
Monday, 07/04/2025 | 09:30 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
EU Watchdog Wants Crypto Exchanges and Companies Staff to Hit the Books
- The regulator has released draft guidelines requiring crypto service providers to ensure staff giving advice meet strict knowledge standards.
- The proposal mandates minimum qualifications and annual training for customer-facing crypto professionals.
Monday, 17/02/2025 | 12:12 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Crypto Firms May Need to Split Services into Separate Companies Under MiCA
- ESMA's latest opinion introduces stricter requirements for crypto-asset service providers, including potential legal entity separation.
- Others include enhanced personal transaction monitoring and broader remuneration definitions to prevent conflicts of interest.
Monday, 27/01/2025 | 07:34 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
ESMA Sets Deadline for Crypto Firms to Align with MiCA Stablecoin Rules
- The push has created pressure on crypto service providers, urging swift alignment with the new MiCA regulations.
- ESMA mentioned that stablecoins issued by authorized entities can be legally offered in the EU.
Monday, 20/01/2025 | 21:12 GMT by
Jared Kirui
EU Securities Regulator Sets 2027 Deadline for T+1 Settlement Transition
- This change seeks to enhance market efficiency, reduce risks, and align EU practices with global standards.
- The transition will require updates to the Central Securities Depositories Regulation.
Monday, 18/11/2024 | 20:37 GMT by
Jared Kirui
ESMA Responds to Commission's Proposed Amendments to MiCA for Cryptos
- Recommendations include requiring cybersecurity audit results and verifying management reputation for CASPs.
- The opinion has been sent to the Commission, European Parliament, and Council, which have three months respond to the RTS.
Wednesday, 16/10/2024 | 13:46 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
ESMA to Upgrade Systems as EU Aims for T+1 Settlement
- The transition faces challenges, such as harmonization, standardization, and modernization of post-trade systems.
- T+1 aims to lower risks, reduce costs, and improve cross-border transaction efficiency.
Tuesday, 15/10/2024 | 19:03 GMT by
Jared Kirui
ESMA Seeks Stakeholder Input on Order Execution Policies under MiFID II
- The revised MiFID II and MiFIR regulations took effect on 28 March 2024, with a transposition deadline of 29 September 2025.
- ESMA seeks input on order execution policies, their effectiveness, own account dealing, and client instructions.
Tuesday, 16/07/2024 | 10:20 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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