ESMA, the EU's financial markets regulator, released its "Spotlight on Markets" newsletter for April and May 2026. This edition summarizes ESMA's activities and publications during that period. The newsletter highlights key takeaways from ESMA's 15th-anniversary conference, focused on strengthening EU capital markets. Important news includes ongoing efforts to simplify EU reporting for funds and transactions. ESMA also launched its sixth stress test for Central Counterparties and issued guidance on CCP crisis planning. Key publications discussed include a call for evidence on European equity market structure. Further topics covered are reporting templates related to EMIR 3 and the Joint Committee Annual Report. ESMA's enforcement actions, ESEF implementation progress, and supervisory convergence in the funds sector are also included. The newsletter further lists upcoming events and consultations held by ESMA. The "Spotlight on Markets" newsletter is readily accessible online for anyone.