On 28 May 2026, Froukelien Wendt, a senior official at the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), delivered a speech at the EACH CEO Summit focusing on central counterparty (CCP) resilience and the EU's clearing strategy. Wendt emphasized the need for robust risk management frameworks for CCPs, particularly in light of increased market volatility and the ongoing development of the EU's Capital Markets Union.
She highlighted ESMA's role in supervising CCPs and called for enhanced cooperation between national authorities and EU institutions to ensure financial stability. The speech also touched on the importance of reducing over-reliance on third-country CCPs, aligning with the EU's broader push for strategic autonomy in financial market infrastructure. Wendt's remarks come as the European Commission advances its legislative agenda on clearing and settlement, aiming to strengthen the EU's capital markets and reduce vulnerabilities exposed by recent market stress. No prior coverage of this speech exists in the available records.
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