European Securities and Markets Authority regulator
Overview
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is an independent European Union authority that enhances investor protection and promotes stable and orderly financial markets. It is part of the European System of Financial Supervision, focusing on securities regulation, including the supervision of credit rating agencies and trade repositories.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, European Securities and Markets Authority connects to 4 tracked entities, most strongly to European Union, EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 4 of 4 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
governs | European Union | 99% |
governs | EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation | 95% |
regulated_by | EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation | 95% |
headquartered_in | European Union | 85% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the European Securities and Markets Authority?
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is an independent European Union authority that enhances investor protection and promotes stable and orderly financial markets.
What does ESMA regulate?
ESMA focuses on securities regulation, including the supervision of credit rating agencies and trade repositories, and it governs the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation.
Is ESMA part of a larger system?
Yes, ESMA is part of the European System of Financial Supervision.