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On July 9, 2026, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a public statement designating three benchmarks administered by FTSE International Limited as significant under the Benchmark Regulation (BMR). The designation followed a notification from FTSE EU SAS, the administrator, confirming that the benchmarks had reached the EUR 50 billion threshold specified in Article 24(1) of the BMR. ESMA designated the following benchmarks as significant: WMR 4pm Closing Spot Rates, FTSE MIB Index, and FTSE All-World Index. All three benchmarks are administered by FTSE International Limited, a United Kingdom-based entity, and are endorsed under Article 33 of the BMR. The notification was received by ESMA on June 19, 2026. Under the BMR, benchmarks that reach the EUR 50 billion threshold in terms of the total value of financial instruments and contracts referencing them are classified as significant. This classification triggers enhanced regulatory requirements and oversight obligations for benchmark administrators. The designation reflects the systemic importance of these benchmarks within EU financial markets and ensures they receive appropriate regulatory scrutiny to protect market integrity and investor protection. ESMA will update its official register to include the relevant characteristics of these three benchmarks as significant benchmarks pursuant to Article 24(2) of the BMR. This update will ensure market participants and competent authorities have access to current information regarding significant benchmarks operating within the EU financial system. REFERENCE: European Securities and Markets Authority. (2026, July 9). Significant benchmarks notified under Article 24(2) of the Benchmark Regulation (ESMA81-1841807023-1117). Retrieved from www.esma.europa.eu