Newsletter
ESMA Newsletter "Spotlight on Markets" is your one-stop-shop information source in the world of financial markets. ESMA will bring together at the end of every month proposals and pieces of advice to the European Commission, key reports, Q&A updates, joint statements with the other European Supervisory Authorities, upcoming speaking apparencies and current vacancies to give our stakeholders a full overview of our activities.
January and February 2026 issue
This edition opens with ESMA’s Digital and Data Strategies, outlining how enhanced data use and improved digital tools will strengthen effective and risk-based supervision.
Top news highlights include the launch of the selection process for the Consolidated Tape Provider (CTP) for OTC derivatives, an important step toward greater post-trade transparency. ESMA has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Reserve Bank of India, and another with UK regulators under DORA to enhance cooperation on oversight of critical ICT third-party providers.
Key publications featured in this edition include:
- A thematic note on ESG strategy claims to promote clear and accurate sustainability-related communications
- Principles on Risk-Based Supervision, supporting proportionality and simplification
- A report on cross-border marketing of funds, presenting notification trends and insights on marketing communications
- Joint Guidelines on ESG stress testing
Other updates include the launch of ESMA’s Instagram account, the ESMA Chair vacancy (deadline 3 March), and a recap of the recent visit by Commissioner Albuquerque.
The newsletter also provides an overview of upcoming events. For regular updates, follow ESMA on LinkedIn, X and Instagram.
