The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is an independent EU Authority that contributes to safeguarding the stability of the European Union's financial system by enhancing the protection of investors and promoting stable and orderly financial markets. ESMA achieves this by assessing risks to investors, markets, and financial stability, completing a single rulebook for EU financial markets, and promoting supervisory convergence.
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ESMA conducts regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in the EU financial system.
ESMA develops a single rulebook for EU financial markets to ensure consistent application of rules across the EU.
Promotes consistent and effective supervision of financial markets across the EU.
Works to enhance investor protection through regulation and supervision.
Enhances market transparency through the publication of data and reports.
Develops regulatory technical standards to ensure the consistent application of EU financial legislation.
Issues guidelines and recommendations to promote supervisory convergence and investor protection.
Paris, France
The current chairperson is Verena Ross.
Established by Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
To protect investors and promote stable and orderly financial markets.
Covers securities markets, investment firms, credit rating agencies, trade repositories, and more.
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