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
A comprehensive review of the EU’s financial rulemaking process is urgently needed.
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
Offering a comprehensive collection of the most relevant data on various segments of European and global capital markets, the ECMI Statistical Package enables users to trace tren
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
Shareholders’ role in corporate governance has evolved in recent decades, even in jurisdictions where shareholder influence is limited.
The 2024 ECMI Annual Conference gathered policymakers, industry participants an academics for a full-day discussion on the future of capital markets. It started with a keynote sp
The Draghi report has underscored the need for an additional €800 billion in annual investments from 2025 to 2030 in order to maintain the EU’s global competitiveness.
The development of financial markets has long been central to economic growth, innovation, and competitiveness.
Many advanced economies sell sovereign bonds at a yield below the risk-free rate plus a default risk premium, benefiting from strong demand for safe assets.
Sustaining the current progress towards a Capital Markets Union (CMU) requires both strong political commitment and high prioritisation.
