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 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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BETTER FINANCE’s response to ESMA’s MiFIR review Consultation Package 2 on CTP and DRSPs

In light of the MiFIR/MiFID II review (which entered into force on 28 March 2024, with transposition deadlines for MiFID II amendments set for 29 September 2025), this consultation package no 2 addresses ...
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BETTER FINANCE’s response to ESMA’s Consultation on the review of the UCITS Eligible Assets Directive

Executive Summary BETTER FINANCE, the European Federation of Investors and Financial Services Users, welcomes the work undertaken by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) towards reviewing the UCITS Eligible ...
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Vilnius 2024 | International Investors’ Conference: Shaping the Future of Finance

Date: 30 May 2024 | Location: Vilnius, Lithuania Join us at the exceptional International Investors' Conference in Vilnius on 30 May 2024, hosted by BETTER FINANCE, the European Federation of ...
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A Requiem for the Capital Markets Union | Breathing New Life into the “Savings and Investments Union”

In January, BETTER FINANCE revealed its "Blueprint for the Next EU Parliament" ahead of the European Union elections scheduled for June 2024. Entitled "Sustainable Value for Money: Reconciling Individuals, Enterprises ...
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EU Listing Rules need to offer more effective support for SMEs, investment industry surveys find

Ahead of the European Parliament plenary vote on the EU Listing Act agreement, research from CFA Institute and BETTER FINANCE analyses investment professionals' and retail investors’ views on whether EU ...
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CFA Institute & BETTER FINANCE Report on The Review of The Listing Rules in The EU

The report by CFA Institute and BETTER FINANCE critically reviews the EU’s listing rules, targeting reforms to improve public market accessibility for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It aims to ...
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Neobrokers’ Inception Paper

Neobrokers' Inception Paper | Summary This paper delves into the business models of neobrokers and their implications for retail investors, highlighting the transformative role these digital platforms play in the ...
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