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Steps to simplify rules for retail investors set out by EU markets watchdog

( March 12, 2026, 16:18 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A range of steps to make investing more accessible, including simplifying disclosures, easing suitability checks and clarifying sustainability preference rules, have been set out by the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor following a consultation in 2025. In a statement, the European Securities and Markets Authority, or ESMA, said consumer testing would be used to inform and validate improvements to disclosures and digital investor journeys, including for mobile-first users.Press release follows. Report attached....

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