ContextSpeech at the European Financial Congress in Sopot, Poland; ESMA protects investors and keeps EU markets orderly, and watches retail investors drawn by apps and social media.
Why it mattersRoss warns that apps and online influencers draw savers into risks they cannot afford.
Problems raised
Post-crisis gaps and inconsistencies remain.
Platforms and social media push retail investing.
Retail investors may take risks they cannot afford.
Solutions proposed
Keep a unified framework and consistent supervision.
