Consultation Response to EIOPA’s Consultation on the Opinion of AI Governance and Risk Management

BETTER FINANCE welcomes EIOPA’s draft Opinion on AI governance and risk management in insurance undertakings. As the European-level representative of life insurance policyholders, BETTER FINANCE fully supports EIOPA's risk-based approach ...
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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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Enhancing Financial Health and Wealth in the EU: A Comprehensive Approach to Boosting Retail Investor Participation in Capital Markets

Research Report - BETTER FINANCE's report, "Enhancing Financial Health and Wealth in the EU," explores strategies to boost retail investor participation in the European Union’s capital markets, which remains limited ...
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Response to EIOPA’s Consultation on the Draft Opinion on the Supervision of Liquidity Risk Management of IORPs

BETTER FINANCE has reviewed the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) Consultation Paper on the Draft Opinion on the Supervision of Liquidity Risk Management of IORPs (Institutions for Occupational ...
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Will You Afford to Retire? | The Real Return of Long-term and Pension Savings | 2024 Edition | Country-by-Country

Was 2023 the year when European retail investors finally obtained the “fairer deal” that outgoing European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness had wished for them (McGuinness, 2023)? As far as long-term and ...
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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 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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Will you afford to retire? | The Real Return of Long-term and Pension Savings | 2024 Edition

Was 2023 the year when European retail investors finally obtained the “fairer deal” that outgoing European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness had wished for them (McGuinness, 2023)? As far as long-term ...
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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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BETTER FINANCE Welcomes New EIOPA Stakeholder Group Members and Calls for Greater End-User Representation

Brussels, 8 July 2024 - Press Release Following our response to last week's announcement of the new composition of the European Securities and Markets Authority's Securities and Markets Stakeholder Group ...
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