The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) Board of Supervisors, at its April 2026 meeting, agreed on the authority's 2026 work programme, reviewed the supervision of central counterparties (CCPs), and discussed sustainable finance disclosures, according to a summary of conclusions published on 10 June 2026.
The Board approved the 2026 annual work programme, which sets out ESMA's priorities for the coming year, including market integrity, investor protection, and supervisory convergence. The document notes that the programme will be published on ESMA's website following formal adoption.
On CCP supervision, the Board discussed the outcome of the 2025 CCP stress test and the ongoing work on the review of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR). The Board also took note of the progress on the implementation of the Central Counterparty Resolution Authority (CCPRA) framework.
In the area of sustainable finance, the Board reviewed the implementation of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and the progress on the development of technical standards for the EU Green Bond Standard. The Board also discussed the need for enhanced transparency and comparability of ESG ratings.
The Board also approved the 2025 annual report and the 2025 financial statements, and took note of the 2026 budget update. The meeting covered other topics including the supervision of credit rating agencies and trade repositories, and the implementation of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).
The summary of conclusions does not indicate any major disagreements or votes, suggesting a consensus-based approach. The Board's decisions will impact EU financial market participants, including CCPs, investment firms, and asset managers, by shaping regulatory requirements and supervisory practices. The publication of the work programme will provide market participants with clarity on ESMA's priorities for 2026.
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