top of page
All Articles
ESMA Warns of Elevated Systemic Risks and Market Volatility Across EU Financial Markets
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has issued its first risk monitoring report of 2026, cautioning that European Union financial markets remain exposed to high levels of systemic stress and potential price swings, despite resilient market performance in the latter half of 2025. The report underlined that strong recent market returns have not eliminated underlying structural vulnerabilities across the EU’s financial system. ESMA noted that its risk assessment
Mar 172 min read
ESMA Opens First Selection Process for OTC Derivatives Consolidated Tape Provider
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the European Union’s financial markets regulator and supervisory authority, has announced the launch of the first selection procedure for a Consolidated Tape Provider covering over-the-counter derivatives, a move designed to strengthen transparency and efficiency across European financial markets. The initiative marks a significant step in the implementation of the EU’s post-trade transparency framework and is intended to
Jan 72 min read
bottom of page