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News•Feb 25, 2026
ESMA Sets Out Clearing Thresholds Under EMIR 3
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) detailing new clearing thresholds under EMIR 3. The proposal retains five threshold categories, clarifies calculation timing, and enhances the trigger mechanism’s stability. ESMA also suggests higher thresholds for commodity, interest‑rate and credit‑derivative asset classes, reflecting recent market conditions. While the hedging exemption remains unchanged, the draft RTS has been forwarded to the European Commission for endorsement.
By ESMA – Press
News•Feb 24, 2026
ESMA Reminds Firms of Their Obligations Under CFD Product Intervention Measures Amid Rising Offerings of Perpetual Futures
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) issued a reminder that firms must verify whether newly offered perpetual futures and similar derivatives fall within the scope of existing CFD product‑intervention measures. The regulator highlights that many of these instruments, including...
By ESMA – Press
News•Feb 20, 2026
Upcoming Changes to the Euribor Panel
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) announced that Barclays Bank PLC will withdraw from the Euribor panel, with its final contribution date set for 27 February 2026. ESMA and the Euribor College of Supervisors assessed the impact and concluded...
By ESMA – Press
News•Feb 20, 2026
ESMA Publishes List of Supplementary Deferrals for Sovereign Bonds
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and most EU national competent authorities have released a list of supplementary deferrals that extend the MiFIR transparency regime for sovereign bonds. The new rule permits the omission of volume publication for medium‑size...
By ESMA – Press
News•Feb 20, 2026
ESMA Publishes a Supervisory Briefing on the AAR Representativeness Obligation
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released a supervisory briefing outlining how counterparties must meet the active‑account requirement (AAR) representativeness obligation. The document details the identification of relevant derivative sub‑categories, reporting procedures, and provides a compliance example. ESMA...
By ESMA – Press
News•Feb 20, 2026
ESMA Publishes Statement Supporting the Smooth Implementation of the Listing Act – Simplifying Prospectus Compliance for Issuers
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) issued a statement to facilitate the rollout of the EU Listing Act, offering practical guidance on the revised prospectus framework. It confirms that registration documents approved or filed up to 4 June 2026 remain valid...
By ESMA – Press
News•Feb 11, 2026
ESMA Publishes Report on Cross-Border Marketing of Funds Including Statistics on Notifications
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) released its third report on marketing requirements for the cross‑border distribution of funds, adding for the first time detailed statistics on fund notifications. The analysis shows that national marketing rules have remained largely...
By ESMA – Press
News•Feb 11, 2026
ESAs Publish Joint Guidelines on ESG Stress Testing
The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA) released joint Guidelines on ESG stress testing, offering a unified framework for national banking and insurance supervisors. The document outlines how to embed environmental, social and governance risks into existing stress‑test models...
By ESMA – Press
News•Feb 11, 2026
Principles for Risk-Based Supervision: A Critical Pillar for ESMA’s Simplification and Burden Reduction Efforts
ESMA has published a set of Principles for Risk‑Based Supervision to create a unified supervisory culture across the EU. The framework outlines how regulators should identify, assess, prioritize and address risks to investor protection, financial stability and market order. By...
By ESMA – Press
News•Feb 11, 2026
ESMA’s Digital and Data Strategies Support Supervision of EU Financial Markets
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a new Digital Strategy for 2026‑2028 and refreshed its Data Strategy covering 2023‑2028. Both roadmaps aim to accelerate digital transformation, simplify supervisory reporting and harness data‑driven insights across the European System...
By ESMA – Press
News•Feb 11, 2026
ESMA Promotes Clarity in Communications on ESG Strategies
On 14 January 2026, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) issued its second thematic note addressing sustainability‑related claims, specifically ESG integration and ESG exclusions. The guidance highlights the varied interpretations of these terms and warns that ambiguous usage can...
By ESMA – Press
News•Feb 11, 2026
The European Supervisory Authorities and UK Financial Regulators Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Oversight of Critical ICT Third-Party Service Providers...
The European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bank of England, the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority to coordinate oversight of critical ICT third‑party service providers under the Digital...
By ESMA – Press
News•Feb 11, 2026
ESMA Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Reserve Bank of India
ESMA has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Reserve Bank of India to cooperate on the recognition of Indian central counterparties. The MoU satisfies the Article 25 requirement of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation, allowing the Clearing Corporation of India...
By ESMA – Press
News•Feb 11, 2026
ESMA Launches Selection Process for Its Next Chair
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has opened the selection process for its next Chair, a full‑time, independent role based in Paris. The Chair will preside over the Board of Supervisors and Management Board, steering ESMA’s strategic direction amid...
By ESMA – Press
News•Feb 11, 2026
Join Us for ESMA’s Conference “A New Era for EU Capital Markets” On 21 May 2026
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) will host a high‑level conference titled “A new era for EU capital markets” on 21 May 2026 in Paris, marking its 15‑year anniversary. The event gathers senior policymakers, regulators, market‑infrastructure leaders and investors...
By ESMA – Press