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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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Transition Investing | Key Challenges and Opportunities | 2025 Report

Transition investing, or investing in emission-reducing activities, has not become obsolete in 2025. Global investment amounted to about $2.1 trillion in 2024, led by renewables, electric vehicles, and grids. China ...
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/ Research papers, Shareholder Rights & Corporate Governance, Sustainabe Finance

BETTER FINANCE Warns Against Counterproductive Outcomes from the SFDR Review​

As the European Commission prepares to publish its review proposal of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), BETTER FINANCE, the European Federation of Investors and Financial Services Users, calls for ...
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/ Press Releases, Shareholder Rights & Corporate Governance, Sustainabe Finance

BETTER FINANCE Welcomes the European Parliament’s Decision on the Omnibus File

This week’s decision by the European Parliament not to forward the Omnibus I Package to trilogue negotiations marks both a moment of opportunity and of caution for the future of ...
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/ Press Releases, Product governance & disclosures, Shareholder Rights & Corporate Governance, Sustainabe Finance

BETTER FINANCE Responds to ​​Open Feedback on 28th Regime for Companies​

​​BETTER FINANCE provides feedback on an optional, digital-first “28th Regime” for companies. If well designed, this new EU company framework could bridge corporate and securities law, boost attractiveness, reduce arbitrage, ...
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/ Consultations, Capital Markets (equity & bonds), Capital Markets Union (CMU), Shareholder Rights & Corporate Governance

BETTER FINANCE Responds to ​​European Commission’s Consultation on the 28th Regime – an EU Corporate Legal Framework​

​​BETTER FINANCE welcomes the European Union consultation on an optional, digital-by-default “28th Regime” framework, reflecting on what an “EU company brand” could mean for entrepreneurs and investors. Properly designed (and ...
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/ Consultations, Capital Markets (equity & bonds), Capital Markets Union (CMU), Shareholder Rights & Corporate Governance

Consultation Response to Commission’s Call for Evidence on Savings and Investment Accounts

Simple access to a wide range of investment products, incentives to adopt a long-term perspective and the freedom to switch service providers without undue costs are crucial elements of an ...
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/ Consultations, Capital Markets Union (CMU), Retail Investment Strategy, Savings and Investment Union, Shareholder Rights & Corporate Governance

BETTER FINANCE Supports AEMEC’s Call for Corporate Transparency Following Iberian Blackout

BETTER FINANCE, the European Federation of Investors and Financial Services Users, has announced its support for the Spanish Association for Minority Shareholders of Listed Companies (AEMEC) in its efforts to ...
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/ Press Releases, Shareholder Rights & Corporate Governance

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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/ Press Releases, BETTER FINANCE, Shareholder Rights & Corporate Governance

Consultation Response on Draft ITS on Alleviated Insider Lists

​​BETTER FINANCE Responds to Consultation Paper on the Draft Implementing Technical Standards on the Extension of the Use of the Alleviated Format of Insider Lists​  ​​​The European Commission argues that ...
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/ Consultations, Securities Markets & Trading, Shareholder Rights & Corporate Governance, Supervision & Redress

BETTER FINANCE Open Letter to UniCredit Board of Directors

BETTER FINANCE expresses serious concerns over the abrupt and unilateral termination of the financial instruments custody agreement between Zagrebačka banka (UniCredit) and VZMD (Pan-Slovenian Stakeholders' Association). The termination has left ...
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/ Public Letters, Securities Markets & Trading, Shareholder Rights & Corporate Governance, Supervision & Redress

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