FSMA Prepares for European Single Access Point (ESAP) Launch
Starting 10 July 2026, Belgian listed companies must file regulated information via a new FSMA portal to support the European Single Access Point (ESAP). The FSMA has updated its eCorporate platform to enable rapid data transmission to ESMA within 60 minutes. The public ESAP platform is expected by July 2027.
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FSMA Launches Updated Cost Comparison Tool for Pension Products
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FSMA Retail Investor Dashboard: Investor activity falls slightly in Q2 2026
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