European System of Financial Supervision
Influencing the EU and International Regulatory Framework
Boost trading confidence with regulatory compliance
Understanding and adhering to the roles and responsibilities of financial regulatory bodies are essential for all stakeholders, including investors, traders, and society. Compliance ensures fair markets, protects investors, and maintains economic stability. These bodies contribute to societal welfare, market efficiency, and investor confidence by upholding regulatory standards.
European Central Bank (ECB)
The ECB is the central bank for the Euro and plays a pivotal role in the European Union's monetary policy and financial stability. It was established in 1998 to ensure price stability and support the economic growth of Eurozone countries. The primary objective is to maintain inflation rates close to but below 2% over the medium term. It achieves this through various monetary policy tools, such as setting interest rates, conducting open market operations, and providing liquidity to banks. Banks and sovereigns are highly connected, which leads to vicious cycles in times of crisis, to break this loop, risk sharing among European Union states is essential.
The need to deepen European capital markets has become urgent in the face of the growing need for massive financing.
On January 8, 2024, Minister Bruno Le Maire entrusted a committee of experts chaired by Christian Noyer with the mission of formulating concrete proposals to revitalize the Capital Markets Union (CMU). Bringing together experts from both the private and public sectors, the committee conducted extensive consultations across Europe. The main conclusions of this work are a stark assessment of urgency and four transformative recommendations.
EU Sustainable Finance Strategy
One goal of the European Green Deal is to mobilize private investments for the transition to a climate-neutral economy. The EU aims to become the first net zero continent, and the European Green Deal is the roadmap for achieving this.
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The current underdevelopment of capital markets in Europe is attributable to a smaller investor base and structural fragmentation. To close this gap with other major economies, a new approach is essential. Against this backdrop, this committee proposes four key recommendations .
Marc Fisher
EU Finance Advisory Executive - European Union Finance Services Regulatory