BETTER FINANCE Welcomes Key Aspects of Commissioner-Designate Albuquerque’s Vision but Urges Stronger Focus on Retail Investor Protections

Brussles, 8 November 2024 - Press Release BETTER FINANCE, the European Federation of Investors and Financial Services Users, welcomes the appointment of Ms Albuquerque as Commissioner-Designate for Financial Services following ...
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BETTER FINANCE and DSW Advocate for a Return to In-Person Annual General Meetings in 2025

Despite the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, various DAX-listed companies have opted to continue with virtual-only formats for their annual general meetings (AGMs), with no return to in-person meetings. BETTER ...
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BETTER FINANCE Unveils Troubling Trends in European Pensions with New Report

Brussels, 6 November 2024 - Press Release BETTER FINANCE has yesterday published the 12th edition of its annual pensions report, uncovering significant issues that threaten the future financial security of ...
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Unmasking Digital Deception: Protecting EU Investors from Online Investment Fraud

Brussels, 7 October 2024 - Press Release BETTER FINANCE, the European Federation of Investors and Financial Services Users, emphasises the urgent need for enhanced protection and redress mechanisms for investors ...
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Press Conference: Will You Afford to Retire? Unveiling the Threats to Your Retirement

Brussels, 27 September 2024 - Press Release BETTER FINANCE, a leading advocate for pension savers across Europe, is unveiling its 12th Annual Pensions Report. Amidst growing financial uncertainty, this year’s ...
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BETTER FINANCE Welcomes EU Financial Services Commissioner-designate’s Focus on Savings and Investment Union

On 17 September, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, unveiled the new proposed College of Commissioners, nominating Maria Luís Albuquerque as the new EU Commissioner for Financial ...
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Examining the Letta and Draghi Reports: Opportunities & Challenges for EU Retail Investors

Brussels, 10 September 2024 - Press Release The European Union (EU) stands at a pivotal moment in its financial strategy, with two key reports providing new insights into unlocking the ...
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BETTER FINANCE and AEMEC Demand Fair Treatment for Talgo’s Minority Shareholders: Call for an Official Takeover Offer (OPA) from Skoda Transportation

Brussels, 20 August 2024 - Press Release Talgo's minority shareholders are actively seeking a fair and equitable solution for all stakeholders amidst ongoing developments in the company's takeover bids. Since ...
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BETTER FINANCE Welcomes New EIOPA Stakeholder Group Members and Calls for Greater End-User Representation

Brussels, 8 July 2024 - Press Release Following our response to last week's announcement of the new composition of the European Securities and Markets Authority's Securities and Markets Stakeholder Group ...
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BETTER FINANCE Celebrates Appointments in ESMA’s New SMSG Line-up, Presses for Fair Representation

Press Release - 26 June 2024 BETTER FINANCE acknowledges the European Securities and Markets Authority's (ESMA) announcement of the new members appointed to its Securities and Markets Stakeholder Group (SMSG), ...
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