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November 2023
Joint BETTER FINANCE – FESE Webinar | Enhancing Retail Participation in Capital Markets Through Pension Products
On November 28th BETTER FINANCE and FESE will be hosting a webinar on 'Enhancing Retail Participation in Capital Markets Through Pension Products'. As part of European Retirement Week 2023, the webinar will assess the Retail Investment Strategy's impact on pension investments in capital markets and explore the reasons behind Europeans' limited investment in pension products. It will share insights from the successful Swedish pension model and discuss potential policy initiatives for overcoming barriers to retail investments in capital markets. Keynote…
Find out more »30 November 2023 – Pensions Report Roundtable | Will you afford to retire?
For a decade, BETTER FINANCE has flagged the persistently low real returns in EU long-term and pension savings. As government and occupational pensions dwindle, Public Authorities urge earlier and increased savings for retirement. Yet, this advice often disregards a fundamental issue: inadequate, sometimes negative, long-term real returns after inflation. BETTER FINANCE reports disprove the claim that capital market performance is to blame for poor returns. Policymakers call for extended savings, but pension funds often lag due to high fees and…
Find out more »January 2024
Roundtable on shortening the settlement cycle in the EU
DG FISMA will be organising a roundtable on January 25th, 2024 at 10:00, where Aleksandra Maczynska, Acting Managing Director at BETTER FINANCE will address the panel on 'Opportunities from a shorter settlement cycle in the EU'.
Find out more »April 2024
Breathing New Life into the Capital Markets Union | A Blueprint for the Next EU Parliament
❗ Unfortunately, there are no more seats left. But don't worry, the conference will be live-streamed here.❗ Wednesday, 17 April 2024 | Time: 14h00 – 18h00 | Place: University Foundation, 11 Rue d'Egmont, 1000 Brussels PROGRAMME 13h30 – 14h00 | Registration & Coffee 14h00 – 14h10 | Welcome | Aleksandra Mączyńska, Acting Managing Director, BETTER FINANCE 14h10 – 14h20 | Keynote Speech | José Manuel Campa, Chair, European Banking Authority (EBA) 14h20 - 14h30 | Panel Introduction | Sirpa Pietikäinen,…
Find out more »May 2024
International Investors’ Conference in Vilnius | Shaping the Future of Finance
The Lithuanian Investors Association and BETTER FINANCE, the European Federation of Investors and Financial Services Users, are organising the annual BETTER FINANCE International Investors’ Conference, scheduled to take place in Vilnius on May 30, 2024. The conference, titled "Vilnius 2024 | Shaping the Future of Finance," will delve into various topics encompassing European and Baltic Capital Markets, the Capital Markets Union, European and Baltic FinTechs, the role of AI in finance, and Crypto Assets. For further information, refer to the…
Find out more »October 2024
BETTER FINANCE Participates at the Joint ESAs Consumer Protection Day
On 3 October 2024, the three European Supervisory Authorities: the European Banking Authority (EBA), the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) are organising their 11th Consumer Protection Day. The theme of the event will be “Empowering EU Consumers: fair access to the future of financial services”. BETTER FINANCE will be speaking at the event, represented by Aleksandra Mączyńska, BETTER FINANCE Managing Director. The final programme and a link to register for…
Find out more »Conference | Building Financial Futures: Promoting Shareholder Engagement and Financial Literacy
On 4 October 2024, BETTER FINANCE, in collaboration with the World Federation of Investors and its member organisation New Savers, will host a conference on promoting shareholder engagement and financial literacy. This event promises to bring together leading experts and stakeholders in the fields of finance and investment. The conference, being held in Milan, Italy, will feature: several keynote speeches from leaders within the finance industry a round table discussion on Investor Access to Shares and Mutual Funds – The…
Find out more »BETTER FINANCE participates at 13th Annual EU Financial Regulation Conference
On 16 October 2024, lawmakers, civil society, and the industry will gather at the EU Financial Regulation Conference for the 13th time. This year, the conference will discuss how the global economic changes influence Europe's financial sector, how digitalisation is sweeping the EU financial industry, as well as what the future of European financial regulation holds. For more information about the programme, please check the website. BETTER FINANCE will be speaking at the event, represented by Guillaume Prache, Founder and…
Find out more »November 2024
Will You Afford to Retire? | Unveiling the Threats to Your Retirement
Launch of BETTER FINANCE’s 12th Annual Pensions Report Join us for a crucial press conference as BETTER FINANCE unveils the 12th edition of its highly anticipated annual pensions report this November. This year’s findings bring to light a troubling long-term trend that highlights the precarious state of pensions, and offer critical insights into how hidden costs, asset allocation inefficiencies, and inflation are reshaping your retirement prospects and long-term savings. Our report reveals how widespread issues are affecting savers across Europe,…
Find out more »Activate Your Money – Book Launch
On 14 November 2024, BETTER FINANCE will launch the newly adapted editions of Activate Your Money by Janine Firpo, tailored specifically for readers in France, Germany, Poland, and Spain. The event will celebrate the launch of these country-specific editions that provide practical, actionable advice on how individuals from these respective countries can align their finances with their values and invest in a more sustainable future. Authored by financial expert Janine Firpo, and localised and translated by BETTER FINANCE in collaboration…
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