( December 22, 2025, 11:08 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Fewer firms provided cross-border investment services in 2024, but far more retail clients used them, EU financial markets watchdog ESMA has said. A report published on Monday covers data from 30 EU and European Economic Area countries and shows client numbers jumped sharply while complaints rose. Cyprus hosted the most cross-border firms, while Germany, France, Spain and Italy attracted the most clients, the report shows.Press release follows. Report attached....
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