European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma)

126 results about this entity

Period: 17 Feb 2009 - 17 Jul 2024

European rulemakers put big data under the microscope

European supervisory authorities are to undertake a review of the use of big data to profile and target consumers by the bloc's major banking groups.

Esma publishes final rules for MiFID II, MAR, and CSDR

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) today published its final technical standards (TS) on some of the most important pieces of post-crisis financial regulation: the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II), the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and the Central Securities Depositaries Regulation (CSDR).

Esma rethinks Emir framework

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published four reports focused on how the European Markets Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) framework has been functioning and providing input and recommendations to the European Commission’s (EC) EMIR Review.

Deutsche Bank backs blockchain potential

Deutsche Bank is the latest major financial institution to laud the potential of the blockchain, confirming that it is exploring the use of distributed ledger technology for everything from securities clearing and settlement to anti-money laundering registries.

Esma issues call for evidence on virtual currencies

The European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma) is to undertake an investigation into the use of virtual currency or distributed ledger technology in the capital markets.

Esma puiblishes MiFID II rules

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published today its final technical advice (TA) and launches a consultation on its draft regulatory technical and implementing standards (RTS/ ITS) regarding the implementation of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) and Regulation (MiFIR).

Esma clarifies position on investment-based crowd funding

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published an Opinion along with an Advice on Investment-based crowdfunding.

As cyber threat grows, EU regulators warn FS firms on IT budgets

Europe's financial institutions have been told by regulators that they must protect their IT budgets in order to guard against the growing threat of cyber attacks.

Esma fires starting gun on new trade reporting rules

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has fired the starting gun on new derivatives trade reporting rules by approving the first four trade repositories (TRs) under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (Emir).

EU pushes through OTC regulation

The Council of the European Union has adopted a regulation requiring financial firms to clear over-the-counter derivatives contracts through a central clearing counterparty and report them to trade repositories.

European authorities get two months to affirm HFT governance plans

The European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma) has given national securities watchdogs two months to declare their plans for enforcing new rules on scrutinising high frequency trading activities.

European exchanges voice concern over HFT consultation's scope

Europe's exchanges have voiced their concerns that broker crossing networks are not being subjected to the same level of scrutiny as traditional bourses in the current debate on regulating automated trading.