European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)
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
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
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
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
Unveiling ESMA's Fifth Stress Test Results
- The resilience and gaps in Europe's clearing system.
Tuesday, 09/07/2024 | 15:25 GMT by
Pedro Ferreira
ESMA Releases Second Final Report on MiCA: European Commission to Review
- The draft provides guidelines for sustainability indicators, business continuity, trade transparency, orderbook content, and public disclosures.
- The report details requirements for the readability of white papers and record-keeping by CASPs.
Thursday, 04/07/2024 | 15:10 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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