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Prospectus

Simplification and Burden Reduction

ESMA publishes statement supporting the smooth implementation of the Listing Act – simplifying prospectus compliance for issuers

18/02/2026

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Simplification and Burden Reduction

Join us for ESMA’s Conference “A new era for EU capital markets” on 21 May 2026

05/02/2026

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Careers

Vacancies

ESMA launches selection process for its next Chair

03/02/2026

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Market data

Press Releases

Simplification and Burden Reduction

ESMA’s Digital and Data strategies support supervision of EU financial markets

13/01/2026

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Fund Management

Market Abuse

Prospectus

Sustainable finance

New Q&As available

19/12/2025

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Management Board

ESMA appoints Marie-Anne Barbat-Layani and Christopher P. Buttigieg as the new members of its Management Board and renews Armi Taipale’s mandate

11/12/2025

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ESMA Chair Verena Ross to step down at the end of her current term

10/12/2025

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ESMA welcomes Commission’s ambitious proposal on market integration

04/12/2025

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, welcomes t

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Natasha Cazenave’s mandate as ESMA Executive Director renewed

18/11/2025

The Board of Supervisors of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has renew

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Financial reporting

Investor protection

Press Releases

ESMA 2026 Work Programme – advancing on more integrated, accessible and competitive financial markets in the EU

03/10/2025

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today