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ESMA Appoints Carlos San Basilio As The New Member Of Its Management Board

ESMA Appoints Carlos San Basilio As The New Member Of Its Management Board

ESMA elected CNMV’s Carlos San Basilio to its Management Board on 6 October, ahead of a board change taking effect on 1 November 2026.
Cryptography At A Turning Point For Finance And Defence

Cryptography At A Turning Point For Finance And Defence

A source report links AI-generated mathematics to fresh scrutiny of cryptographic assumptions, while stressing that no cryptographic system has been shown broken.

Preparing For Defense Compliance With Automated Workflows

A proposed CMMC Level 2 readiness workflow would automate assessments and draft compliance documents for small defense contractors. Demand remains untested.
Decisions Taken By The Governing Council Of The ECB (In Addition To Decisions Setting Interest Rates)

Decisions Taken By The Governing Council Of The ECB (In Addition To Decisions Setting Interest Rates)

The ECB approved changes to monetary-policy rules, moved ahead with payments initiatives and outlined upcoming digital euro and banknote work.
Chat Control Passes First Round: A Policy Signal For Supply-Chain Teams

Chat Control Passes First Round: A Policy Signal For Supply-Chain Teams

A supply-chain signal brief flags an alleged EU Parliament milestone on Chat Control, but gives no vote date, committee or legislative record.
ESMA Calls For Changes To Make MiCA Clearer, Safer And Ready For Emerging Services

ESMA Calls For Changes To Make MiCA Clearer, Safer And Ready For Emerging Services

ESMA has urged the European Commission to clarify MiCA, strengthen investor safeguards and address DeFi, staking, stablecoins and crypto supervision.
FINMA Launches Consultation On The Partially Revised Circular 2017/6 “Direct Transmission”

FINMA Launches Consultation On The Partially Revised Circular 2017/6 “Direct Transmission”

FINMA opened consultation on changes to its direct transmission circular following Parliament’s June 2026 amendment to financial market supervision law.
ESMA Sets 2027 Priorities For Stronger, Simpler And More Integrated EU Capital Markets

ESMA Sets 2027 Priorities For Stronger, Simpler And More Integrated EU Capital Markets

ESMA’s 2027 work programme prioritises new supervisory duties, simpler reporting, T+1 settlement and greater use of data and AI in oversight.