Name: Protecting Purchasing Power: Taxation and Long-Term Investment in EU Capital Markets
Start: 2026-06-18T13:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-18T18:30:00+02:00
Location: Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, Reykjavík

The Real Return of Long-term and Pension Savings | 2025 Edition

The 13th edition of BETTER FINANCE’s annual pension report uncovers the issues threatening the financial security of European pension savers.

When Companies Leave the Market | Strengthening Investor Protection in Europe’s Delisting Landscape

BETTER FINANCE & DSW new research paper examining how companies exit public markets in Europe.

BETTER FINANCE’s Key Positions on the Commission’s Proposals on Supplementary Pensions

BETTER FINANCE’s position paper on the IORP II Directive and the PEPP Regulation.

BETTER FINANCE 2025 Annual Report

The full picture of our advocacy efforts in 2025

BETTER FINANCE – The European Federation of Investors and Financial Services Users – is the only European federation dedicated to advocating for the rights and interests of individual investors and financial service users.

Established in 2009 in response to the financial crisis, we unite independent non-profit organisations across Europe to ensure that financial markets operate with integrity, transparency and accountability, always prioritising the best interests of European citizens.

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BETTER FINANCE @Better_Finance ·

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Guillaume Prache, President of BETTER FINANCE, attended the @ESMAComms conference.

He had the opportunity to exchange views with Verena Ross on the sidelines of the event & discussed ongoing efforts to strengthen European capital markets & improve outcomes for retail investors.

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BETTER FINANCE @Better_Finance ·

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In 2025, BETTER FINANCE placed 24 experts across 44 EU advisory groups, submitted 24 consultation responses, and published 7 research reports.

What did that work achieve? What remains unresolved? The full picture is set out in our annual report: https://betterfinance.eu/publication/annual-report-2025/

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BETTER FINANCE @Better_Finance ·

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Is taxation silently eroding your investment returns?

On 18 June, BETTER FINANCE brings together high-level speakers to examine how tax rules across jurisdictions affect household investors and what reform should look like.

Register here 👉https://betterfinance.eu/event/taxation-long-term-investments-eu-conference/

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BETTER FINANCE @Better_Finance ·

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BETTER FINANCE welcomes improvement on EU pension reform, but warns savers still lack power, transparency, and fair returns.

Is reform moving fast enough to protect European savers?

Read our press release 👉https://betterfinance.eu/publication/pr-better-finance-welcomes-pension-reform-warns-savers/

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Events

Jun 18

Protecting Purchasing Power: Taxation and Long-Term Investment in EU Capital Markets

June 18 @ 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm CEST

Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, Reykjavík

Reykjavík

Iceland

Organisers: BETTER FINANCE

+32 25 14 37 77

and Icelandic Savers Association

What We Do?

Representation & Advocacy

Information & Protection

Market Integrity & Transparency

Improved Financial Supervision

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Our Policy Work

Pension Savings

Ensuring transparency, cost-effectiveness, and long-term value in pension products. We advocate for fair treatment of pension savers and push for public and private pension systems that deliver adequate and sustainable retirement income.

Responsible Investing that Works for Citizens

Defending the rights of citizens to trustworthy and non-misleading information about sustainable investments. We strive to ensure that Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) products deliver real impacts and returns.

Retail Investment and Capital Markets

Promoting fair access to capital markets for individual investors, improving transparency in financial products, and safeguarding against mis-selling. We work to simplify investment choices and reduce barriers to retail participation in equity markets.

Financial Supervision and Regulatory Governance

Monitoring and influencing the effectiveness, independence, and accountability of financial regulators and supervisory bodies at both national and EU levels. We support governance reforms that put users’ interests at the heart of regulation.

Investor Education and Financial Literacy

Promoting accessible, high-quality financial education, independent from the financial industry, to empower citizens to make informed and responsible financial decisions. We support EU-wide initiatives that enhance financial literacy, enhance investor understanding of products and risks, and foster greater confidence and participation in capital markets.

Financial Consumer Rights and Protection

Advocating for effective consumer safeguards across financial services, including banking, insurance, and investment products. We aim to eliminate conflicts of interest, enhance product comparability, and strengthen redress mechanisms for consumers.

Digital Finance and Innovation

Engaging with the evolving landscape of fintech, robo-advisory, crypto-assets, and digital platforms. We push for innovation that benefits investors without compromising on transparency, security, or consumer protection.

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The Real Return of Long-term and Pension Savings | 2025 Edition

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BETTER FINANCE 2025 Annual Report

Feeds

Events

What We Do?

Representation & Advocacy

Information & Protection

Market Integrity & Transparency

Improved Financial Supervision

Our Policy Work

Pension Savings

Responsible Investing that Works for Citizens

Retail Investment and Capital Markets

Financial Supervision and Regulatory Governance

Investor Education and Financial Literacy

Financial Consumer Rights and Protection

Digital Finance and Innovation

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