ESMA News and Updates
U.S. House advances seven small business bills on fraud, capital and technology
A bipartisan package of seven small business bills clears the U.S. House of Representatives, targeting oversight, financing access and the use of emerging technologies. The measures span Native ...
U.S. housing market faces affordability squeeze as ownership costs rise
U.S. households are facing mounting housing pressure as ownership and rental costs outpace what many buyers and tenants can comfortably afford. The strain is widening affordability gaps across ...
Wall Street groups urge U.S. regulators to ease Basel capital rule plans
Bank industry groups are pressing U.S. regulators to revise planned Basel Endgame capital requirements over concerns about potential strain on Treasury market liquidity. The push highlights ...
U.S. agencies issue final rule on financial data standards
U.S. financial regulators are finalizing a joint rule under the Financial Data Transparency Act of 2022 to standardize how certain regulatory data is identified, formatted and shared. The ...
TD Bank insider sentenced in U.S. money laundering bribery case
A former TD Bank retail banker has been sentenced in a U.S. case tied to the laundering of narcotics proceeds through fraudulent accounts and debit cards. The scheme moved more than $5.5 million ...
U.S. Labor Department promotes workforce and manufacturing agenda at G7 Geneva meeting
At the 2026 G7 Labor and Employment Ministers’ Meeting in Geneva, the U.S. pushed labor and industrial policies tied to workforce development, fair competition, and manufacturing growth. The ...
Octopus Energy says it has met Ofgem capital buffer target
Britain's largest household energy supplier says it has reached its capital buffer target after a prolonged dispute over whether its finances were strong enough under tougher market rules. The ...
Intercontinental Exchange gains ESMA recognition for EU benchmark access
European Union regulatory approval allows ICE Data Indices to keep offering its climate-focused benchmark suite to supervised entities across the bloc. The decision supports the continued use of ...
