ESMA Shortlists 6 Candidates for Top Job as Board Sets Wednesday Interviews

1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 18

Six candidates have been shortlisted by the European Securities and Markets Authority for its top leadership role, according to people familiar with the matter.
Wednesday interviews by ESMA’s board are the next step in the selection process for the new chief.
The appointment comes as the EU markets watchdog is set to receive expanded powers, raising the stakes for the leadership choice.
An ESMA spokeswoman declined to comment on the shortlist or the interview plans.

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