ESMA publishes latest edition of its newsletter

January 9, 2025-- The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial markets regulator and supervisor, as today published its latest edition of the Spotlight on Markets Newsletter.

Entities interested to apply are encouraged to register and submit their requests to participate in the selection procedure by 7 February 2025.

Your one-stop-shop in the world of EU financial markets focuses on the last policy documents related to MiCA, as the regulation officially entered into force across the EU on 30 December 2024. ESMA has delivered extensive regulatory work over the past 18 months, comprising more than 30 Technical Standards and Guidelines.

ESMA put forward Q&As on the application of the Guidelines on funds' names, providing further explanations on green bonds, the convergence on "meaningfully investing in sustainable investments", and the definition of controversial weapons.

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Columbia Threadneedle Investments expanding US active ETF range to Europe

May 19, 2025--A 'natural expansion' for the firm
Columbia Threadneedle Investments is set to expand its active ETF offering to the European market as it looks to branch out from its existing US range.

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