ESMA publishes latest edition of its newsletter

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has published today the latest edition of its Spotlight on Markets newsletter, covering key activities and publications from September and October 2026.

This edition opens with the appointment of Carlo Comporti as ESMA’s next Chair. His appointment was confirmed by the Council of the European Union, and he will take up his position on 1 November 2026.

Top news highlights include ESMA’s 2027 Annual Work Programme, setting out priorities for stronger, simpler and more integrated EU capital markets; the new Union Strategic Supervisory Priority on digital innovation; and the European Supervisory Authorities’ priorities for 2027.

Other key publications featured in this edition include:

- the preparations for the transition to T+1 settlement,

- the ESAs’ call for vigilance over external dependencies, cyber threats and private markets,

- ESMA’s proposals to make MiCA clearer, safer and ready for emerging services,

- and its second Trends, Risks and Vulnerabilities Report of 2026.

Other updates include a Memorandum of Understanding with the Securities and Exchange Board of India, ESMA’s analysis of the continued growth in cross-border investment services, as well as the latest supervisory, regulatory and enforcement developments.

The Spotlight on Markets newsletter is published regularly and is available on ESMA’s website. For regular updates, follow ESMA on LinkedIn, X and Instagram.