ESMA

• ESMA sets 2026 European Common Enforcement Priorities for financial and sustainability reportingThe European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its 2026 European Common Enforcement Priorities (ECEP), outlining key focus areas for listed issuers preparing annual financial reports. These include geopolitical risks, debt restructuring, sustainability reporting under ESRS, and common errors in ESEF digital filing, particularly in the statement of changes in equity.StableGeopolitics1 sources · 1 primary · 2 evidenceQuick previewESMA2026-10-13
• ESMA finalises updated guidelines on delay in disclosure of inside information under MARThe European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has finalised its review and updated the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) guidelines on when issuers may delay disclosure of inside information. The update adds five new legitimate interests for delay and removes those related to protracted processes, effective upon publication in all 24 EU official languages.StablePolicy1 sources · 1 primary · 2 evidenceQuick previewESMA2026-10-16
• ESMA updates transparency manual with new guidance on OTC derivatives and tick-size regimeThe European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has updated its manual on transparency to provide further guidance on identifying over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives subject to transparency requirements and to enhance supervisory convergence on the application of the tick-size regime. The update clarifies how identifying reference data for OTC derivatives should be provided for transparency purposes and includes published Q&As and recommendations on the tick-size regime, including when trading venues and national competent authorities may intervene.StableCrypto1 sources · 1 primary · 1 evidenceQuick previewESMA2026-10-15

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