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ESMA publishes Spotlight on Markets newsletter for September and October 2026

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The European Securities and Markets Authority has published the latest edition of its Spotlight on Markets newsletter, covering key activities and publications from September and October 2026.

Primary source: European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) (2026-11-01). Consulting24 reports what the source states and labels its own reading separately. See our editorial policy.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published the latest edition of its Spotlight on Markets newsletter, covering key activities and publications from September and October 2026, the authority said. ESMA describes itself as the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor.

According to ESMA, 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 news highlights

ESMA said the top news highlights include its 2027 Annual Work Programme, which sets out priorities for stronger, simpler and more integrated EU capital markets. They also include the new Union Strategic Supervisory Priority on digital innovation, and the European Supervisory Authorities' priorities for 2027.

Other key publications

ESMA listed several other key publications featured in the edition. These include the preparations for the transition to T+1 settlement, and the ESAs' call for vigilance over external dependencies, cyber threats and private markets. The edition also features ESMA's proposals to make MiCA clearer, safer and ready for emerging services, and its second Trends, Risks and Vulnerabilities Report of 2026.

Further updates

Other updates covered include a Memorandum of Understanding with the Securities and Exchange Board of India, and ESMA's analysis of the continued growth in cross-border investment services. The edition also covers the latest supervisory, regulatory and enforcement developments, ESMA said.

ESMA said the Spotlight on Markets newsletter is published regularly and is available on its website. It said readers can follow ESMA on LinkedIn, X and Instagram for regular updates.

The document lists the newsletter under reference ESMA newsletter, dated 29/10/2026, with the title Newsletter September and October 2026.

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