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Verena Ross' Opening Remarks at the ESMA Conference 2025, 5 February 2025

· Verena Ross, Chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (European Union)

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ContextOpening remarks at the ESMA Conference 2025 in Paris; ESMA protects investors and keeps EU markets orderly, and wants to shape the future of EU capital markets.

Why it mattersESMA opens its conference by framing the Savings and Investments Union around retail investors.

Problems raised
  1. Ageing populations strain public pension systems.
  2. Geopolitical uncertainty is growing.
  3. The EU must attract more investment.
Solutions proposed
  1. Define a vision for the Savings and Investments Union.
  2. Strengthen the Single Market for global capital.
  3. Put retail investors at the centre.
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