On 9 October 2023, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published the welcome speech that its chair, Verena Ross, delivered at the Joint European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) Consumer Protection Day 2023. In her speech Ms Ross briefly touches on the three topics that will be discussed during the day – cross-selling, the Regulation of Crypto Assets and greenwashing. She also notes that together with Member State competent authorities, the ESAs will publish in November 2023 an interactive factsheet to contribute providing financial education input on sustainable finance.

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