By Fanny Roux ( July 22, 2026, 15:22 GMT | Insight) -- A majority of EU ambassadors on Wednesday backed Carlo Comporti's appointment as chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority, clearing the way for European Parliament confirmation and formal adoption by the Council of the EU representing EU governments. Comporti, who is currently on ESMA's management board, will succeed Verena Ross for a five-year term, starting in October.A majority of EU ambassadors on Wednesday backed Carlo Comporti's appointment as chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority, MLex has learned. The second frontrunner was Danish national Karen Dortea Abelskov....
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