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The document serves as BETTER FINANCE response to selected questions of ESMA’s discussion paper on the implications of digitalisation for investor protection under MiFID II. The document “Discussion Paper on MiFID II investor protection topics linked to digitalisation” provided by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) focuses on various aspects of digitalisation in the

We are pleased to share that Jesse Collin, from BETTER FINANCE member organization Finnish Share Promotion Foundation, has been selected as a member of ESMA’s Consultative Working Group in the Risk Standing Committee – Investor Trends and Research Working Group. The working group will focus on consumers, ESG and innovation related topics. For a full

BETTER FINANCE agrees with ESMA that names can be misleading if those funds do not invest in line with what their names would suggest.

Retail investors are increasingly concerned about the impact of their investment decisions on society and the environment. In recent years, European Union (EU) institutions have amended the legislation regarding the distribution of retail investment products by investment firms–the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II)–and related delegated legislation and guidelines to define how investment firms

ESMA’s Guidelines on funds’ names using ESG or sustainability-related terms in their names propose the use of quantitative thresholds whereby “if an investment fund has any ESG-, or impact-related words in its name, a minimum proportion of 80% of its investments should be used to meet the environmental or social characteristics or sustainable investment objectives…”

According to the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) recent study on the EU Eco-label awarded to green retail financial products and services, only 16 funds out of a sample of 3000 meet the proposed minimum portfolio greenness threshold of 50% and exclusion requirements. In view of these findings, the supervisor has suggested loosening requirements

The European Commission published a legislative proposal for a regulation on European green bonds, which is supposed to become the high quality voluntary European Green Bond Standard. Its intention is to use the potential of the single market for achieving the EU’s climate and environmental goals in a more efficient way.

There is a growing wave of ESG regulation and an increasing need for ESG reporting – nationally, regionally and internationally. In Europe, ESG rating and data providers are indicative of an immature but growing market, which has seen the emergence of a small number of large non-EU headquartered providers.

The International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) created the International Sustainability Standards Board “to provide the global financial markets with high-quality disclosures on climate and other sustainability issues.” As part of its work, the ISSB published two exposure drafts on climate-related disclosures and geenral requirements for disclosure of sustainbility-related financial information.

BETTER FINANCE welcomes the recent publication by the French capital markets supervisor AMF of its “alternative” method to identify potential closet index funds. As pointed out in several studies by BETTER FINANCE over the last few years, Closet Indexing represents a serious investor protection issue, as confirmed by the recent decision of the UK supervisor

BETTER FINANCE is honoured to announce the establishment of the BETTER FINANCE Scientific Committee to further support and strengthen its research activities. The Scientific Committee consists of highly skilled and experienced independent academics who will help us to deliver high-quality research for financial services users, other stakeholders and policy makers.

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is considering introducing pay and clawback measures for all regulated companies including the 2100 FCA-supervised fund groups.  The UK’s financial services watchdog response follows the Bank of England’s similar proposal last month to force bankers to repay bonuses up to six years after they have received them if misconduct, risk management failures or heavy financial losses are demonstrated.

BETTER FINANCE, The European Federation of Investors and Financial Services Users, joins forces with Stichting Investor Loss Compensation (SILC), assisting Airbus shareholders recover losses resulting from Airbus’ involvement in bribery practices and other wrongful conducts. Free registration is now open at www.airbusclaim.com Largest ever penalty on global bribery practices On 31 January 2020, Airbus – the global

Any investment that seeks to incorporate sustainability elements alongside financial returns. You may hear sustainable investing referred to as ethical investing, impact investing, socially responsible investing, and values-based investing. While definitions of sustainability vary across jurisdictions and regulatory frameworks around the world, the basic tenet of sustainability refers to ESG factors (Environmental, Social, and Governance)

In general, those who seek sustainable investing gain a more holistic view of the companies they support, which can help mitigate risk and identify opportunities for growth and improvement. Before investing, you should carefully examine which of the above approaches and which product best suits you and your needs. For example, are ecological aspects of

ASK Take a closer look at the product information sheet to determine how "green" the investment product really is and whether it corresponds to your own ideas of a sustainable investment. It is always advisable to ask your financial advisor for a sustainability rating, but keep in mind that there are currently no uniform standards

GREAT RETURNS FOR GREAT VALUES What is sustainable investing? Any investment that seeks to incorporate sustainability elements alongside financial returns. The basic tenet of sustainability refers to ESG factors (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and has been used as a base for sustainable services, products and other investment activity. In the case of financial products, for

The European Securities and Markets Authority announced its annual Conference on ‘The State of European Financial Markets’, to be held on the 17th of October in The Westin Grand Paris – Vendôme. The Conference is set to address the most important topics in the field of EU financial markets sector, such as perspectives for the

Ageas, the Dutch shareholder association VEB and other plaintiff associations have reached an agreement on civil proceedings involving the former Fortis, for the 2007 and 2008 events. Ageas will pay 1.204 billion euros to “shareholders covered by the eligible transaction" "without acknowledging any fault," said Ageas in a statement. "We hope that those who are

BETTER FINANCE, the European Federation of Investors and Financial Services Users, has released its Pensions Report 2023, uncovering the dire challenges confronting long-term and pension savers across 17 EU Member States in the aftermath of a tumultuous 2022. In what is termed an “annus horribilis,” the report exposes the setbacks faced by savers, with disastrous

KBC Against Small Savers? The CEO of the Belgian bank, KBC, has expressed criticism regarding the tax advantage granted to one-year government bonds. However, a more pressing concern lies in understanding why KBC, along with the majority of Belgian banks, offers less than 1% interest on savings for small one-year savers while being able to

At the beginning of the week, BETTER FINANCE and its Member Organisations gathered in Bucharest, Romania, to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the European Federation of Investors and Financial Services Users and elect its new board and president. BETTER FINANCE is very pleased to announce that it’s new Board elected Axel Kleinlein, from the German

A strong European CMU requires the trust of citizens as individual investors, policy holders, pension savers and other savers. And defusing the pensions time bomb requires positive and decent real long term returns to pension savers. Those can only be reached by increasing the attractiveness of the EU capital markets to the benefit of all

Good news at last for some investors caught in “closet index” funds: fund managers will indemnify investors from 64 UK domiciled funds for £ 32 million following the UK financial supervisor’s investigation. Closet index funds are funds that claim to be actively managed, and charge “active” management fees, but closely track the market indices (before

Yesterday EuroFinUse, WWF and VoteWatch Europe were the last remaining candidates standing at the coveted European Public Affairs Awards, eagerly awaiting the announcement of the winner of the “NGO of The Year” category. The EPA awards single out organisations for excellence in their respective sector, while aiming to encourage best practice in the European public affairs

Following the 2008 financial crisis, a financial reform package aimed at preventing a recurrent crisis, addressing the so-called“too big to fail” issue and promoting financial stability, was enacted. This week the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act celebrates its fifth anniversary since US President Barack Obama signed it. Although some successes are recognised, the slow process of reform has also been at

EuroFinUse’s Managing Director, Guillaume Prache, was a speaker at a hearing held by the  European Economic and Social Committee’s Section for Economic and Monetary Union and Economic and Social Cohesion (ECO) on “Completing EMU – arguments and proposals for the next term of office of the European Parliament and the European Commission” last fifth of

Today, December 17, the European Commission adopted its Work Programme 2015 and announced new initiatives, withdrawals or modifications of pending proposals, REFIT actions (fixing EU law) and a list of legislation that becomes applicable law in 2015.   When it comes to the withdrawals, only one of those mentioned in a leaked letter from Commissioner

Good news at last for some investors caught in “closet index” funds: fund managers will indemnify investors from 64 UK domiciled funds for £ 32 million following the UK financial supervisor’s investigation. Closet index funds are funds that claim to be actively managed, and charge “active” management fees, but closely track the market indices (before

On the 23rd of November, Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) will be hosting its 20th Anniversary in Paris. Alongside a number of esteemed speakers, our managing director Aleksandra Maczynska will participate in the panel on society’s expectations of regulators today. More information will follow soon.

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