ESMA confirms Carlo Comporti as incoming chair and updates MiCA guidance
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The Council of the EU confirmed Carlo Comporti as ESMA's incoming chair starting November 1, 2026, as the authority published updated supervisory priorities and MiCA policy proposals.
The Council of the European Union has confirmed the appointment of Carlo Comporti as the next chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), with his term beginning on November 1, 2026. ESMA announced the leadership transition on October 29, 2026, alongside updates to its regulatory guidance under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework in its latest Spotlight on Markets newsletter.
The regulatory updates outline policy proposals aimed at clarifying MiCA rules and designate digital innovation as a core Union Strategic Supervisory Priority. ESMA also published its 2027 Annual Work Programme, which details supervisory measures targeted at creating integrated European Union capital markets.
In addition, the Joint European Supervisory Authorities established an operational roadmap for 2027 focusing on cyber risks, external dependencies, and cross-border financial services, europa.eu reported. The publication also highlighted an information-sharing agreement with the Securities and Exchange Board of India and analysis of continued expansion in cross-border investment services.
Key facts
- Carlo Comporti chair Nov 1, 2026
- ESMA updates MiCA guidance
- Digital innovation EU priority
- ESA 2027 roadmap targets cyber
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