ESMA publishes latest edition of its newsletter

Newsletter published

On 29/10/2026 the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, published the latest edition of its Spotlight on Markets newsletter, covering key activities and publications from September and October 2026.

The 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 highlights and featured publications

Top news highlights listed in the newsletter 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 and access

Other updates in the newsletter 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, the page lists ESMA on LinkedIn, X and Instagram. The related document provided is 'Newsletter September and October 2026' dated 29/10/2026.