BETTER FINANCE

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.

Principles for Transition Investing

We invite you to join us and other members in endorsing these principles and supporting the standardisation of transition-related engagement practices across European markets!

The Future Pan-European Pension Product: Realising PEPP’s Potential for Pension Adequacy

BETTER FINANCE’s position on the critical reforms to unlock the Pan-European Personal Pension Product’s potential to improve pension adequacy across the EU.

Transition Investing | Key Challenges and Opportunities | 2025 Report

The 2025 edition of the transition investing report reviewing five big financial groups.

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.

Assessing the Investment Landscape for Global South Climate Solution Equities

BETTER FINANCE’s assessment of whether European individual investors can invest in publicly listed climate-solution companies in the Global South.

BETTER FINANCE – The European Federation of Investors and Financial Services Users – advocates at EU level for the interests of all European citizens as users of financial services.

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 over industry stakeholders.

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BETTER FINANCE @Better_Finance ·

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BETTER FINANCE and EFPA are proud to unveil our new animated video on the 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞: 𝐚 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠.

Watch the video here🎥https://bit.ly/4s2Nd0S

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BETTER FINANCE @Better_Finance ·

18 Dec 2001657016805179871

BETTER FINANCE today releases a pioneering assessment of whether individual investors in Europe can meaningfully invest in publicly listed climate-solution companies based in low- and middle-income (LMI) countries.

Read the report👉https://betterfinance.eu/publication/report-investment-landscape-global-south-climate

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Discover BETTER FINANCE’s 2025 report, “Will You Afford to Retire?”, revealing how EU pension savers can preserve purchasing power and improve outcomes.
Read the report 👉 https://betterfinance.eu/publication/pension-report-will-you-afford-retire/

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BETTER FINANCE @Better_Finance ·

17 Dec 2001218418360328456

You wouldn’t trust an unlicensed doctor—so why trust unqualified financial advice?

In less than 3 days, BETTER FINANCE, in collaboration with EFPA, will release a new educational video, “Invest Today, Secure Tomorrow.”

Stay tuned💡

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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.

Sustainable Finance and ESG Investing

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 impact and are not used for greenwashing.

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.

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.

Pensions and Retirement 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.

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

Principles for Transition Investing

The Future Pan-European Pension Product: Realising PEPP’s Potential for Pension Adequacy

Transition Investing | Key Challenges and Opportunities | 2025 Report

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

Assessing the Investment Landscape for Global South Climate Solution Equities

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Events

What We Do?

Representation & Advocacy

Information & Protection

Market Integrity & Transparency

Improved Financial Supervision

Our Policy Work

Retail Investment and Capital Markets

Sustainable Finance and ESG Investing

Financial Consumer Rights and Protection

Financial Supervision and Regulatory Governance

Pensions and Retirement Savings

Digital Finance and Innovation

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