ESMA: Report on the 2024 cross-border provision of investment services to retail clients in the EU and EEA
23 Dec 2025 (UPDATED: 13 Mar 2026)
International
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ESMA, in cooperation with national competent authorities, has completed an analysis of the cross-border provision of investment services in 2024. Data was gathered from investment firms across 30 jurisdictions in the EU/EEA. ESMA notes that, compared to 2023, the number of firms decreased by 4%; the number of retail clients rose by 32%, and complaints increased by 46%.