agency
European Securities and Markets Authority
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor. It is located in Paris and began operations on 1 January 2011. Carlo Comporti is set to become its chair on 1 November 2026.
Chair
Verena Ross
Key facts
WYDE coverage of European Securities and Markets Authority
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