Capital Markets Union Content

In the 2010s, a digital media trend emerged promoting so-called life hacks: simple actions that claimed to deliver dramatic results. These were often accompanied by clickbait headlines promising transformation with “one weird trick” (use this one simple hack to pay off your mortgage...

Brussels, Belgium; June 10, 2025—Today, Investment Company Institute (ICI) Chief Global Affairs Officer Tracey Wingate released the following statement regarding ICI’s response to the European Commission’s (EC) targeted consultation on the integration of European Union (EU) capital...

The Investment Company Institute submitted a letter to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) regarding their consultation paper on amendments to the Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) on Settlement Discipline. Read more in the comment letter.

The Investment Company Institute submitted a letter with its views on the International Organization of Securities Commission’s consultation on artificial intelligence in capital markets. Read more in the comment letter.

Washington, DC; September 24, 2024—Today, Investment Company Institute (ICI) President and CEO Eric Pan released the following statement regarding Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, introduction of the Empowering...

By Eric J. Pan ( Originally published in Les Echos on August 1, 2024) Capital markets union is essential to the success of the European project. Vibrant capital markets efficiently channel investment to companies and, with historically higher long-term rates of return compared to...

The EU Retail Investment Strategy (RIS) aims to advance the Capital Markets Union (CMU) and empower retail investors to save and invest more effectively, including through UCITS and similar products. One important element of the European Commission’s RIS proposal is a focus on “value...

Cost Benchmarks in the EU’s Retail Investment Strategy Will Stifle Innovation A look at the EU’s Retail Investment Strategy By Matthew Mohlenkamp and James Duvall The recently released EU Retail Investment Strategy (RIS) aims to advance the Capital Markets Union (CMU) and empower...

Brussels; November 25, 2021—ICI Global Chief Counsel Jennifer Choi issued a statement today on the European Commission’s publication of the Capital Markets Union (CMU) package. Summary Comment We welcome progress on the Capital Markets Union and are committed to working with...