Carlo Comporti named next ESMA chair
The Council of the European Union confirmed Carlo Comporti as ESMA chair in Brussels on 9 October 2026. He takes up the role on 1 November 2026.
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The Council of the European Union confirmed Carlo Comporti as ESMA chair in Brussels on 9 October 2026. He takes up the role on 1 November 2026.
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