In 2023, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) emphasized investor protection, risk monitoring, and supervisory convergence. Key achievements included reducing investment costs for retail investors, enhancing digital finance regulation, preparing for the implementation of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), and promoting sustainability through improved disclosures and anti-greenwashing measures. ESMA also launched a new data strategy to leverage technology for better market supervision and investor protection, demonstrating a commitment to adapting to technological and economic changes.
For more details, visit ESMA's press release.