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BETTER FINANCE’s press releases serve as the organisation’s official voice on developments in EU financial regulation, investor protection, and consumer policy.

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Press releases are issued in line with major EU legislative or regulatory milestones, institutional events, key advocacy actions, and stakeholder engagements.

These statements aim to inform the public, media, and institutional stakeholders of BETTER FINANCE’s positions and contributions.

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The Muddled Pan-European Pension Revolution: Why PEPP’s Potential Is Still Out of Reach

Brussels | Press Release The long-awaited Pan-European Personal Pension Product (PEPP) was designed to transform retirement savings in Europe, but industry opposition and sluggish progress are stalling its game-changing promise ...
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/ Press Releases, Life Insurance & Pensions, PEPP

Transition Finance: Unlocking the Path to a Sustainable Economy

Brussels | Press Release BETTER FINANCE has today published a report highlighting the transformative potential of transition finance in driving the global shift to a sustainable economy. As the world ...
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/ Press Releases, Sustainabe Finance

BETTER FINANCE Raises Alarm: Is the EU’s Push for Securitisation Revival Putting Financial Stability at Risk?

Brussels | Press Release BETTER FINANCE, the leading voice for EU savers and individual investors, opposes the political push to "revive" the securitisation market in the European Union. In its ...
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/ Press Releases, Banking, Capital Markets Union (CMU), Securities Markets & Trading, Supervision & Redress

New Book “Activate Your Money” Launched in Multiple Countries to Empower Female Investors

18 November 2024, Brussels | Press Release Following an exciting international launch event in Brussels on Thursday, we are thrilled to announce the availability of the adapted and translated version ...
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/ Press Releases, Financial Education, Invest for Better Climate, Sustainabe Finance

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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/ Press Releases, Banking, Capital Markets (equity & bonds), Financial Education, Life Insurance & Pensions, Packaged Investment Products, Product governance & disclosures, Retail Investment Strategy, Sustainabe Finance

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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/ Press Releases, Shareholder Rights & Corporate Governance

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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/ Press Releases, Life Insurance & Pensions, Pensions Report - The Real Return

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 Releases, Capital Markets (equity & bonds), Capital Markets Union (CMU), Supervision & Redress

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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/ Press Releases, Life Insurance & Pensions, Pensions Report - The Real Return

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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/ Press Releases, Capital Markets (equity & bonds), Capital Markets Union (CMU), Packaged Investment Products, Retail Investment Strategy, Sustainabe Finance