The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its annual accounts for the financial year 2025 on 22 July 2026. The document, designated as reference ESMA02-1812230391-17874, provides a detailed overview of the agency's revenue, expenditure, assets and liabilities for the year ending 31 December 2025. As an EU regulatory body, ESMA's accounts are subject to audit by the European Court of Auditors and approval by the European Parliament.
The annual accounts serve as a key transparency tool for stakeholders including EU institutions, national competent authorities, and market participants. They detail ESMA's budgetary execution, including staff costs, operational expenses, and income from fees charged to credit rating agencies and trade repositories. The document also outlines ESMA's financial management and internal control systems.
ESMA, headquartered in Paris, is responsible for enhancing investor protection and promoting stable and orderly financial markets in the European Union. The publication of the 2025 accounts follows the agency's standard reporting cycle and contributes to the overall accountability framework of EU agencies. No prior coverage of this specific document exists in the available record.