In its 2027-2029 work programme published on Thursday 5 February, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) announces that it is stepping up its action against a backdrop of modest growth, high uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, in order to support the integration of capital markets as part of a ‘savings and investment union’ (see EUROPE B13765A17).
ESMA plans to significantly extend its direct supervisory missions, particularly with regard to market data providers, ESG...