European Securities and Markets Authority

Securities / Derivatives

WFE Calls on Regulators to Crack Down on 'Tokenised Stocks'

By Editors | 26/08/2025

The WFE is calling on global regulators to address blockchain-based tokens mimicking equities, citing new risks and market integrity threats.

Market Infrastructure

EU Finalises T+1 Roadmap, Highlighting Hurdles for APAC Firms

By Editors | 06/07/2025

The EU's 2027 deadline for T+1 settlement creates significant operational, FX, and funding challenges for Asia-Pacific firms and funds with Asian assets.

Crypto / Digital Assets

DTIF Urges Malaysia SC to Adopt DTI Standard for Tokenised Products

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 18/06/2025

The DTI Foundation said the use of the ISO 24165 DTI standard in disclosures will enhance investor protection and market integrity.

ESG / Sustainability

ESMA Consults On Rules For ESG Rating Providers

By Editors | 07/05/2025

Among other things, the draft RTS sets out the information non-EU firms must provide when seeking recognition in the EU.

Capital / Liquidity

Taiwan Mandates Central Clearing for TWD Interest Rate Swaps

By Mark Johnston | 20/03/2025

TAIFEX launched OTC clearing services for TWD IRS contracts in 2022, but central clearing has not yet been mandatory.

Capital / Liquidity

FSB to Establish Taskforce to Address NBFI Leverage – Report

By Nithya Subramanian | 03/03/2025

New task force will work to ensure national regulators have adequate data to assess financial stability risks from NBFIs such as hedge funds.

Crypto / Digital Assets

ESMA Issues Guidance to Align EU Approach to MiCA Authorisation

By Thisanka Siripala | 10/02/2025

National competent authorities should ensure outsourcing is not used to create “letter-box entities” or evade supervision.

Market Infrastructure

EU Extends Equivalence for UK CCPs for Three Years

By Mark Johnston | 03/02/2025

The extension will ensure financial stability and provide clarity to EU market participants, the European Commission said.

Market Infrastructure

UK Confirms 11 October 2027 Target Date for Adoption of T+1

By Nithya Subramanian | 02/02/2025

Andrew Douglas, Chairman of the UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce, said the UK, EU and Switzerland are now aiming for the same implementation date