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What you need to know about ESMA’s new Registration Guide

ESMA building, Paris, France.
ESMA headquarters. Photo: ESMA

Jean Hurley

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While not legally binding, the guide provides clarity on ESMA’s assessment process for financial entities navigating the registration process.

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a new Registration Guide on August 18, 2025. This guide is a practical tool designed to help financial entities work through the registration process with ESMA, which is a key step to operating within the EU’s financial markets.

While not legally binding, it provides

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