ESMA selects EuroCTP as Consolidated Tape Provider for shares and ETFs
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has selected EuroCTP as the first Consolidated Tape Provider for shares and ETFs in the EU.
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ESMA maintains recognition of LCH Limited as Tier 2 CCP and LME Clear Limited as Tier 1 CCP
ESMA determined that maintaining the recognition of LCH Limited as Tier 2 CCP and LME Clear Limited as Tier 1 CCP is appropriate.
Verena Ross to step down as ESMA Chair
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) today announced that its Chair, Verena Ross, has decided not to renew her term as Chair for a second mandate.
ESMA warns of risks of unregulated products offered by regulated crypto assets entities
The statement also reminds CASPs of the issues that they should consider when providing unregulated products and services.
ESMA tells social media companies to tackle unauthorised financial ads
Financial regulators worldwide have been cracking down on the advertising of financial services, especially via social media.
ESMA imposes EUR420k fine on Modefinance
ESMA has fined Modefinance S.r.l. for misleadingly using ESMA’s name in statements related to its credit rating activities.
ESMA extends tiering and recognition of three UK-based CCPs
The three recognised UK CCPs are ICE Clear Europe Ltd, LCH Ltd (as Tier 2) and LME Clear Ltd (as Tier 1).
ESMA proposes EU move to T+1 settlement by October 2027
ESMA recommends 11 October 2027 as the optimal date for the transition to T+1 settlement in the EU.
ESMA to directly supervise two additional data reporting services providers
Two entities currently supervised at national level will come under ESMA’s direct supervision.
21Shares urges ESMA to create regulatory framework including crypto assets in UCITS funds
Issuer of crypto ETPs 21Shares calls for regulatory clarity to unlock crypto opportunities for European investors.
