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ESMA consults on post-trade under EMIR 3
27 February 2026 Europe
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

Stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on the proposals set out in the consultation which focus on post-trade risk reduction services

ESMA fines REGIS-TR
26 February 2026 Luxembourg
Reporter: Hansa Tote

The European Securities and Markets Authority imposed the highest ever fine on a trade repository due to the firm not complying with key organisational obligations laid down in EMIR and SFTR

ESMA’s digital and data strategies support supervision of EU financial markets
15 January 2026 France
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

The digital strategy aims to continue the financial market regulator’s digital transformation, while the data strategy update seeks to capitalise on opportunities to streamline data management and technology

ESMA selects EuroCTP as consolidated tape provider
22 December 2025 Netherlands
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

The regulator chose the Netherlands-based venture following an in-depth assessment of its offer against the criteria listed in the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation

European Commission proposes measures to tackle market barriers
08 December 2025 Europe
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The package of measures forms a central component of the Savings and Investments Union strategy, aiming to create a more integrated and competitive financial system

OSTTRA granted exemptions on mandatory clearing obligations
08 July 2025 UK
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

With the exemption now in place, the OSTTRA service can better optimise risk reduction through a more liquid and widely traded contract

ESMA sets out UCITS eligible assets framework
27 June 2025 Europe
Reporter: Justin Lawson

The advice follows a comprehensive assessment of how the directive has been implemented across member states

ESMA calls for evidence on streamlining financial transaction reporting
23 June 2025 Europe
Reporter: Jack McRae

ESMA hopes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs as well as maintain strong levels of transparency and oversight from the authorities

TS Imagine data highlights growth in trading volumes
04 June 2025 US
Reporter: Clelia Frondaroli

The data reflected an acceleration in the buy side’s adoption of electronic tools and workflows, which the company says is in response to growing pressure for scalability

Swiss Securities Post-Trade Council sets T+1 move for October 2027
23 January 2025 Switzerland
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

Synchronising the T+1 transition date for the UK, Europe, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein is in the interests of concerned markets and users, the council says

Authorities welcome new governance structure for T+1 transition in EU
23 January 2025 Europe
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

ESMA has recommended 11 October 2027 as the optimal date for the phased transition to T+1 in the EU

ESMA launches selection of the CTP for bonds
03 January 2025 France
Reporter: Klea Neza

The authority intends to adopt a decision on the selected applicant by early July 2025