European Union – October 29, 2026 -- The Council of the European Union has confirmed Carlo Comporti as the next Chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), effective 1 November 2026. ESMA announced the appointment in the latest edition of its Spotlight on Markets newsletter, which covers September and October 2026.
ESMA sets 2027 work programme around simpler, more integrated capital markets
The regulator's 2027 Annual Work Programme lists priorities for stronger, simpler and more integrated EU capital markets. ESMA also introduced a new Union Strategic Supervisory Priority on digital innovation. The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) separately published their joint priorities for 2027.
ESAs call for vigilance on external dependencies, cyber threats and private markets
The ESAs flagged three risk areas: external dependencies, cyber threats and private markets. ESMA also published its second Trends, Risks and Vulnerabilities Report of 2026.
ESMA proposes MiCA changes and advances T+1 settlement preparations
ESMA put forward proposals to make the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) clearer, safer and ready for emerging services. The newsletter also covers preparations for the transition to T+1 settlement.
ESMA signs memorandum with India's securities regulator
ESMA concluded a Memorandum of Understanding with the Securities and Exchange Board of India. The authority also published analysis showing continued growth in cross-border investment services, alongside its latest supervisory, regulatory and enforcement updates.