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Join us for ESMA’s Conference “A new era for EU capital markets” on 21 May 2026
Join us for ESMA’s Conference “A new era for EU capital markets” on 21 May 2026
About ESMAThe European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, is organising a high‑level conference “A new era for EU capital markets” on 21 May 2026 in Paris, France.
Marking ESMA’s 15-year anniversary, the conference will bring together senior policymakers, regulators, leaders of major market infrastructures and financial institutions, as well as investor representatives. Discussions will focus on how to deepen market integration, strengthen supervision and improve the investor journey in support of the Savings and Investments Union (SIU).
Programme
The conference will feature keynote speeches and three panel discussions on:
- Deepening market integration through public and private sector efforts
- Strengthening supervision – reform in motion
- Rethinking the investor journey – building trust and access
Speakers
Join us for lively discussions with the following confirmed speakers (in alphabetical order):
- Maria Luís Albuquerque, Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union, European Commission
- Marie‑Anne Barbat‑Layani, Chair, Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF)
- Roland Chai, President of European Market Services, Nasdaq
- Francesco Ceccato, Chief Executive Officer, Barclays Europe
- Christian Hecker, CEO, Trade Republic
- Kyriakos Pierrakakis, President of the Eurogroup
- Stephan Leithner, CEO, Deutsche Börse AG
- Ann Prendergast, State Street
- Corentine Poilvet‑Clédière, CEO, LCH
- Agustin Reyna, Director General, BEUC
- Verena Ross, Chair, ESMA
- David Schwimmer, CEO, London Stock Exchange Group
- Valérie Urbain, CEO, Euroclear
- Laura van Geest, Chair of the Executive Board, Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM)
Further information about registration, the detailed programme and practical arrangements will be made available on ESMA’s website in due course.
ESMA launches selection process for its next Chair
ESMA launches selection process for its next Chair
About ESMACareersVacanciesThe European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has launched the selection procedure for the position of ESMA Chair. This key leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the future of Europe’s financial markets and steer the organisation through an evolving regulatory and supervisory landscape.
As a full‑time, independent professional based in Paris, the Chair leads ESMA’s strategic direction and represents the Authority at the highest institutional level. The successful candidate will chair both the Board of Supervisors and the Management Board, ensuring effective governance, strategic oversight and the delivery of ESMA’s priorities.
Role and Responsibilities
In line with the ESMA Regulation, the Chair’s main responsibilities include:
- Chairing meetings and setting the agendas of the Board of Supervisors and the Management Board.
- Preparing the work of the Board of Supervisors.
- Acting as ESMA’s main external representative.
- Developing ESMA’s long‑term strategy and ensuring delivery on its objectives.
- Implementing tasks and decisions assigned by the Board of Supervisors.
- Ensuring accountability and representing ESMA before the European Parliament in annual hearings on ESMA’s performance.
- Leading ESMA through potential changes arising from the European Commission’s legislative proposal on market integration and supervision, including adjustments to ESMA’s governance framework.
A Strategic and Multicultural Working Environment
The position offers the opportunity to contribute to the effective functioning, stability and integrity of EU financial markets. ESMA provides a dynamic, multicultural and inclusive working environment, bringing together professionals from across the EU committed to investor protection and orderly markets.
Applications
Applications are open until 3 March 2026.
For further details on the role and application process, please consult the vacancy notice.
Further information:
Solveig Kleiveland
Team Leader - Communications
press@esma.europa.eu03/02/2026 ESMA/2026/VAC01/AD15Vacancy notice: ESMA Chair ESMA signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Reserve Bank of India
ESMA signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Reserve Bank of India
CCPInternational cooperationThe European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to facilitate cooperation and exchange of information for the recognition of central counterparties (CCPs) established in India and supervised by RBI.
This agreement marks a significant step towards restoring access for EU clearing members to Indian central counterparties and follows two years of sustained engagement between ESMA and RBI. It reflects ESMA’s strong commitment to international supervisory cooperation and mutual support to advance safe, resilient and open financial markets.
Next steps
The MoU is a key requirement under Article 25 of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) for the recognition by ESMA of third-country CCPs. It allows the Clearing Corporation of India Ltd (CCIL), a CCP established in India and supervised by RBI, to re-apply for recognition under EMIR.
ESMA is also continuing discussions with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) to conclude similar cooperation arrangements.
Further information:
Tayfun Yilmaz
Communications Officer
press@esma.europa.eu10/02/2026 ESMA91-2145765636-11273Memorandum of Understanding between ESMA and the Reserve Bank of India on central counterparties The European Supervisory Authorities and UK financial regulators sign Memorandum of Understanding on oversight of critical ICT third-party service providers under DORA
The European Supervisory Authorities and UK financial regulators sign Memorandum of Understanding on oversight of critical ICT third-party service providers under DORA
Digital Finance and InnovationInternational cooperationThe European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – the ESAs) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bank of England (BoE), the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This agreement enhances the cooperation between the authorities to oversee critical ICT third-party service providers (CTPPs) as required by the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).
The MoU establishes clear principles and procedures for cooperation, information sharing and coordination of oversight activities between the relevant authorities responsible for EU CTPPs/UK CTPs oversight. The MoU aims at enhancing third-party risk management and contributing to the overall operational resilience of the financial sector in the EU and UK through strong cross-border cooperation.
Legal basis and background
The MoU has been prepared in accordance with DORA Articles 36, 44, and 49, which cover the ESAs’ oversight powers, international cooperation, and financial cross-sector exercises, communication and cooperation.
To exchange information with a third-country authority, the ESAs must ensure that the confidentiality and professional secrecy regime in the third country is equivalent to that in the EU. Therefore, before signing this MoU, the ESAs conducted an assessment that confirmed the UK confidentiality and professional secrecy regime’s equivalence with that in DORA.
14/01/2026 MoU DORA oversight ICT CTPPsMemorandum of Understanding between the ESAs and the UK Financial Authorities on the oversight activities of critical ICT third-party service providers ESMA promotes clarity in communications on ESG strategies
ESMA promotes clarity in communications on ESG strategies
Sustainable financeThe European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, published today a second thematic note on sustainability-related claims, focusing on ESG strategies.
The note concentrates on ESG integration and ESG exclusions, as references to these strategies are often made by market participants and widely referenced in marketing communications directed to retail investors.
ESG integration and ESG exclusions can mean different things to different market participants. Lack of transparency when using these terms poses a notable greenwashing risk to investors. The aim of the note is not to define these strategies, but to call on market participants to be clear about what they mean when referencing them.
Similarly to the first thematic note on ESG credentials, this publication offers practical do’s and don’ts for making sustainability claims. These are illustrated through concrete examples of good and poor practices that are based on observed market practices.
Further information:
Cristina Bonillo
Senior Communications Officer
press@esma.europa.eu14/01/2026 ESMA36-429234738-165Thematic notes on clear, fair and not misleading sustainability-related claims: ESG strategies
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