The recent European Commission proposal on the Retail Investment Strategy (RIS) appropriately aims to empower retail investors and facilitate their ability to take full advantage of capital markets. We commend the European Commission for introducing measures that aim to:
However, despite the good intentions behind certain proposals, some may have negative unintended consequences and should be examined in greater detail as part of the co-legislative process – in particular:
The Savings and Investments Union (SIU) is an opportunity for Europe to facilitate and deliver innovative financial services that create better outcomes for investors. Through targeted regulatory reforms and new initiatives, private and public sector actors can put retail investors at the core of their vision. But significant challenges remain, despite efforts to eliminate market barriers and reduce costly compliance. Learn how an ambitious SIU will allow the EU to gain momentum towards a complete Single Market.
Along with 17 other trade associations representing a broad range of interests, AmCham EU is calling on the Members of the Parliament to ensure that the urgency procedure on the delay of both CSRD and CS3D and subsequently the delay itself are both adopted swiftly.
The Proposal for a Directive amending CSRD and CS3D as regards the dates from which Member States are to apply certain corporate sustainability reporting and Due diligence requirement (2025/0044), represents a vital step forward for the industry. AmCham EU and the co-signatories urge the Parliament to ensure the vote of the 1st of April solidifies the objectives of simplifications the Commission as laid out.
AmCham EU's call for clarification of supervisory expectations on the implementation of the Draft Regulatory Technical Standard on the Subcontracting under DORA (‘subcontracting RTS’).
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