Capital Markets Union
The Unlikely Superstate: Why Conservatives May Soon Champion a United States of Europe
Geopolitical shifts are forcing a radical rethink, as conservatives may soon see a unified Europe as the only defense against an unreliable US and a rival China.
The Transatlantic Paradox: Why a Stronger European Financial Market is Great News for the US
The EU’s Capital Markets Union isn’t a move away from the US. It’s a strategic overhaul creating a stronger, more resilient partner for global finance.
The Two-Speed Europe Dilemma: A Radical Blueprint for Economic and Geopolitical Power?
A two-speed Europe, with a federal core and a looser outer tier, is a radical solution to the EU’s stagnation. What are its economic and financial implications?
The ECB’s Playbook: Christine Lagarde on Navigating Europe’s “Existential Crisis”
ECB President Christine Lagarde discusses Europe’s inflation battle, geopolitical shifts, the need for a Capital Markets Union, and the Digital Euro.
A Schengen for Stocks: Why Europe’s Fragmented Markets Need a Borderless Future
Europe’s fragmented stock markets create costly borders for capital. A “Schengen for securities” could unify them, boosting the economy and investors.
The €14 Trillion Question: Is Europe’s Single Market Dream Dying?
Europe’s single market, its flagship economic project, has stalled. A failure to unify capital and services markets is stifling growth and investment.
Europe’s Trillion-Euro Question: Can a United Financial Front Win the Global Tech Race?
Europe’s fragmented financial markets are holding it back in the global tech race. A unified investment strategy is crucial for its economic future.
EU’s Financial Watchdog Gets More Teeth: What Expanded Powers for Esma Mean for Stocks, Crypto, and Your Investments
The EU is set to grant its top markets regulator, Esma, significant new powers over stock and crypto exchanges, reshaping European financial oversight.
Beyond the 2008 Ghost: Why Europe’s Securitisation Market Deserves a Second Look
The ghost of 2008 still haunts securitisation, but Europe’s market has been rebuilt with robust regulations. Is it time to reconsider this vital tool?
The Brussels Effect Backfire: Is EU Regulation Stifling Its Own Economy?
The EU’s “simplification” of rules is an illusion. In reality, its ever-expanding regulatory burden is stifling finance, fintech, and economic growth.