ESMA Final Report on the Call for Evidence on a comprehensive approach for the simplification of financial transaction reporting

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released a final report recommending the simplification of financial transaction reporting requirements. The initiative aims to reduce operational costs and fragmentation caused by overlapping EU legislative regimes like MiFIR and EMIR.
Why it matters
Streamlining financial regulations is essential for reducing compliance burdens on market participants and improving the efficiency of European financial markets.
On 2 July 2026, the European Securities and Markets Authority ( ESMA ) issued a Final Report on its Call for Evidence ( CfE ) on a comprehensive approach for the simplification of financial transaction reporting
The article provides a technical summary of regulatory policy developments without taking a stance on the efficacy of the proposed changes.
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