Press Release - New Market Integration Package offers an opportunity to strengthen efficiency and competitiveness in EU capital markets

The Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE) welcomes the European Commission's package of measures for market integration. This ambitious set of reforms are aimed at enhancing efficiencies across the Union and advancing cross-market integration.

As part of the Savings and Investments Union (SIU) strategy, the recent proposals to increase demand - e.g. the Savings and Investments Account or the proposed package on supplementary pensions - remain a crucial aspect for achieving a greater equity culture in Europe. On top, the market integration package is essential for channelling the necessary liquidity to boost Europe's long-term competitiveness.

Looking ahead, EU public markets must be positioned as an attractive and accessible channel for companies seeking to raise capital, scale, and compete globally. With IPO activity still subdued, reinforcing a robust and efficient equity market structure that upholds fairness, integrity, and transparency is paramount. We, therefore, commend further adjustments to the rules governing trading to help foster vibrant listings across Europe.