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On 29 October 2026, ESMA published its Final Report, containing the technical opinion to the European Commission on the simplification of key performance indicators (KPIs) established under Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2178, as amended by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/73, concerning EU Taxonomy reporting.

On 20 October 2026, ESMA published its Final Report containing the draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) on the requirements applicable to post-trade risk reduction (PTRR) services for the purposes of the exemption from the clearing obligation provided for in Article 4b of Regulation (EU) No 648/2012 (EMIR), as amended by Regulation (EU) 2024/2987 (EMIR 3).

On 7 October 2026, ESMA published a statement concerning the proposed extension of the transitional period applicable to third-country central securities depositories (“CSDs”) that provide, within the European Union, notary services to issuers and central maintenance services to participants in relation to financial instruments governed by the law of a Member State.

Italian Supreme Court, 18 September 2026, No. 25523 – in proceedings for the verification of a claim arising from a loan agreement in insolvency proceedings, the creditor bears the burden of proving the existence of the title, its anteriority to the bankruptcy, and the repayment schedule, including the due dates and the agreed interest rate, without the production of the amortisation schedule constituting an indispensable element of proof; it is instead for the borrower, and for the insolvency administrator on its behalf, to prove payment of the instalments due prior to the bankruptcy declaration.

Italian Supreme Court, 1 October 2026, No. 26039 – elective professional clients: a request for professional classification under Annex 3 to Consob Regulation No. 16190/2007, as regards possession of the requisite personal qualities, does not constitute a confession

By Resolution No. 370/2026/R/eel of 14 October 2026, ARERA issued a favourable opinion on Terna’s proposal to update the Technical Operating Provisions for the Capacity Market. By subsequent Decree No. 327 of 16 October 2026, MASE approved the new Technical Operating Provisions (known as DTF 2), together with the relevant Annex 4, applicable to the Capacity Market auction with a delivery period of 2028.

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) adopted a Statement on smart glasses on 13 October 2026. These are initial interpretative reflections, not guidelines or guidelines (the Statement does not in-troduce a general ban on smart glasses). Cameras, microphones, streaming and artificial intelligence functions can acquire data from people who do not use the device and do not perceive that they are being filmed or heard. The EDPB reports accentuated risks in places of care, schools, workplaces and restricted spaces, including for business secrets and intellectual property.