On 25 September 2018, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) launched the process to review its Group of Economic Advisors (GEA), an expert stakeholder group which assists ESMA's Committee for Economic and Markets Analysis (CEMA).

ESMA was seeking suitable candidates to join the GEA for its next term for the period December 2018 to 2020.

ESMA established the GEA to benefit from the expertise of stakeholders who are specialised in analysis and risk assessment related to the markets under ESMA’s remit (securities markets, market infrastructures, institutional and retail investors) with a view to supporting ESMA’s institutional objectives in promoting investor protection, orderly markets and financial stability. CEMA consults GEA for advice regarding ESMA's market analytical activities.