Sweden has quietly achieved what the EU still struggles to build – booming capital markets, active retail investors, thriving SME IPOs and a pension system that channels househol
By all appearances, Europe is doubling down on its green ambitions.
Deeds, not words.
As the European Union advances financial integration, eliminating regulatory and institutional barriers to interstate banking consolidation must become a priority.
The European Commission’s ‘Simplification Omnibus’ proposal, unveiled on 26 February, was presented as a necessary step to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses and enhance
The 28th regime could see a potential overhaul of Europe’s capital markets that would address key challenges such as financing the green and digital transitions and unlocking pri
The debate on the future of capital market supervision in Europe has gained renewed momentum, particularly following remarks made in November 2023 by European Central Bank Presid
The development of financial markets has long been central to economic growth, innovation, and competitiveness.
Sustaining the current progress towards a Capital Markets Union (CMU) requires both strong political commitment and high prioritisation.
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is often mentioned as one of the examples of the European Commission’s excessive zeal when working to implement the Green
Pension funds play a strategic role in our societies by providing protection and peace of mind to both consumers and businesses.
Creating a European SEC is now firmly on the cards in Brussels, 10 years after the single supervisor for banking began its work.
