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Our Research & Policy Aim

As a public interest organisation, BETTER FINANCE is committed to advancing the interests of individual investors and users of financial services throughout the European Union.

Our Goal

Our goal is to promote transparency, long-term value, and consumer protection in financial markets, ensuring that retail investors have a strong voice in policy discussions.

Our Approach

Working collaboratively with our member organisations, BETTER FINANCE undertakes rigorous analysis and research, engages in stakeholder consultations, and solicits expert contributions, resulting in well-informed, data-driven policy recommendations.

This approach ensures that EU financial regulations align with the interests of European citizens.

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Inditex and Banco Santander Honoured with Euroshareholders Award 2025 in Madrid

BETTER FINANCE and AEMEC are pleased to announce the winners of the Euroshareholders Award 2025, held on 12 June 2025 in Madrid. This year’s honourees are Inditex and Banco ...
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BETTER FINANCE Welcomes Two New French Member Organisations and Elects New President and Board

BETTER FINANCE, the European Federation of Investors and Financial Services Users, is pleased to announce the official approval of two new French member organisations – ANCRE and AGIPI – following ...
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BETTER FINANCE Annual Report 2024

Our 2024 Annual Report presents a comprehensive overview of BETTER FINANCE’s efforts to empower individual investors and financial services users across Europe. As the leading European Federation advocating for financial ...
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Behavioural Finance Expert Professor Barbara Alemanni Joins BETTER FINANCE Scientific Council

BETTER FINANCE is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Barbara Alemanni, a specialist in behavioural finance and one of the four academic members of the European Securities and Markets ...
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BETTER FINANCE unveils Manifesto for EU Elections 2024, Prioritising Fairer Outcomes for Consumer, Sustainability, and Prosperity for European Citizens as Savers and Investors

Today, BETTER FINANCE, the leading advocate for European citizens as investors, savers, shareholders, and financial services users, unveils its manifesto ahead of the upcoming European Union elections in June 2024 ...
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Swiss Investor Protection Association, SASV, Joins Forces with BETTER FINANCE to Strengthen Advocacy for Swiss Investors in Europe

BETTER FINANCE is pleased to announce a new collaboration with SASV (Schweizerischer Anlegerschutzverein), the Swiss Investor Protection Association, further expanding its pan-European network. SASV is dedicated to promoting transparency within ...
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Prof. Pierre-Henri Conac appointed as Chair of the BETTER FINANCE Scientific Council

Brussels, 14 December 2023 – On December 11th, the BETTER FINANCE Scientific Council convened to discuss next year's research program and to elect a new chairperson. The Council recommended that ...
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BETTER FINANCE supports the FSUG statement on key topics during COP28

BETTER FINANCE supports FSUG's COP28 statement, calling on the European Commission to ensure the green transition burden isn't solely on citizens and communities. ⬇️ Read the full statement below ⬇️ ...
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