EU access to non-EU securities depositories to continue past 2027, ESMA says
( October 7, 2026, 11:48 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: EU market participants should continue to have access to non-EU securities depositories beyond Jan. 17, 2027, the European Securities and Markets Authority has said. ESMA issued the clarification amid concerns over the expiry of existing temporary arrangements. EU policymakers are negotiating legislation — the Market Integration and Supervision Package — that would extend the regime, with both the European Parliament and EU governments supporting an extension.Press release follows. Statement is attached....
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