European Securities and Markets Authority

About ESMA

ESMA is an independent EU Authority that contributes to safeguarding the stability of the European Union's financial system by ensuring the integrity, transparency, efficiency and orderly functioning of securities markets, as well as enhancing investor protection. In particular, ESMA fosters supervisory convergence both amongst securities regulators, and across financial sectors by working closely with the other European Supervisory Authorities competent in the field of banking (EBA), and insurance and occupational pensions (EIOPA).

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Regulation establishing ESMA

Frequently Asked Questions about ESMA

ESMA workplan


23/02/2012 | ESMA launches a consultation on Key concepts of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive and types of AIFM

Responses to this...See more

22/02/2012 | Publication of a list of prospectuses and supplements on ESMA’s website

Further to the different information requirements allocated to ESMA by the Directive 2010/78/EU...See more

21/02/2012 | Publication of an update to the Q&A on Money Market Funds

Two new Q&A have been added, Q15 and Q16. The purpose of this...See more

16/02/2012 | ESMA launches a consultation on EMIR and announces an open hearing on 6 March

The Regulation of the European Parliament and Council on OTC Derivatives, CCPs and trade...See more

Launch of new ESMA website

Computer with ESMA logo

 

Welcome to the new ESMA website! A lot has changed, to find out more and get help navigating the new structure, please click here