ESMA issues a supervisory briefing on algorithmic trading
Why this matters
This regulatory update from ESMA provides guidance and supervisory expectations for firms engaged in algorithmic trading, with a focus on areas such as pre-trade controls, governance, testing, and the use of emerging technologies like AI. This is relevant for capital markets firms, fintechs, and the broader financial industry.
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What the ESMA said
ESMA issues a supervisory briefing on algorithmic trading 26 February 2026 Trading The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, today published a supervisory briefing to support consistent supervision of algorithmic trading across the EU. The briefing…
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Context
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) — EU securities markets authority. We track 97 updates from them.
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This update is classified under Technology & Cyber, Operational Resilience / Outsourcing, Authorisation & Licensing and Capital Markets & Trading.