ESMA sets 2027 priorities for stronger, simpler and more integrated EU capital markets
ESMA sets 2027 priorities for stronger, simpler and more integrated EU capital markets 28 September 2026 About ESMA Press Releases Simplification and Burden Reduction The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published its annual Work Programme for 2027. Guided by ESMA’s multi-annual strategy for 2023–2028, the programme is marking a shift from preparation to the delivery of several major initiatives. Verena Ross, Chair of ESMA, said: “2027 marks an important milestone for the Savings and Investments Union (SIU) as many of ESMA's strategic initiatives move into the delivery phase. While co-legislators continue their work on the Market Integration and Supervision Package (MISP), ESMA is already advancing on key elements of the SIU agenda including initiatives to simplify the regulatory, reporting and supervisory framework. ESMA also continues to modernise the way it supervises markets through greater use of data and technology. This work programme reflects ESMA's commitment to strengthening the Single Market, protecting investors and safeguarding financial stability. It enables ESMA to remain agile in the fac
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