Matteo Gargantini to join the ESMA consultative working group on corporate finance

Dr. Matteo Gargantini, Assistant Professor of European Economic Law at Utrecht University, has been selected to join the Consultative Working Group of the Corporate Finance Standing Committee at ESMA, the European Securities and Markets Authority.

ESMA is an independent EU Authority that contributes to safeguarding the stability of the European Union's financial system by enhancing the protection of investors and promoting stable and orderly financial markets.

The Corporate Finance Standing Committee contributes to ESMA's work on issues related to prospectuses, transparency, corporate governance and takeover bids. It aims to build a common supervisory culture and consistent approaches between national competent authorities. Members of the Consultative Working Group give technical assistance to the Standing Committee, in relation to all aspects of its work, and provide input at all stages of the policy formulation process. More information on the Consultative Working Groups and its composition is available on ESMA's website