Capital Markets

It is not only the USA that provides a good example of accessing the capital markets for pensions and wealth creation. Much can be learned from other EU countries with successful models – such as Sweden and the Netherlands.

ESMA boss Verena Ross has called for more powers to regulate cross border financial services. Consistent supervision, and less market fragmentation, remain urgent challenges for the EU capital markets.

The assets of private households are distributed differently in Europe. In countries with higher inequality, a larger share of the population believes there is equality of opportunity and that people are paid adequately.