How to enhance strategic sovereignty has been a question on the minds of European policymakers for some time. But the conjunction of multiple crises - economic, social and environmental - illustrated by the looming prospect of the toughest winter in decades, has brought the issue to the top of many agendas.
As inflation eats into many business margins, and their borrowing costs rise, European companies need capital markets that are more robust and accessible. Fostering competitive markets and an attractive listing environment will help to bolster EU autonomy and address the flight in recent times of some of Europe's most exciting and innovative companies away from EU public markets.
In this context, FESE's conference in Prague will assess the outlook for European capital markets, focusing on three core themes:
The Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE) represents 35 exchanges in equities, bonds, derivatives and commodities through 16 Full Members and 1 Affiliate Member from 30 countries.
At the end of October 2022, FESE members had 8827 companies listed on their markets, of which 17% are foreign companies contributing towards European integration and providing broad and liquid access to Europe’s capital markets. Many of our members also organise specialised markets that allow small and medium sized companies across Europe to access capital markets; 1676 companies were listed in these specialised markets/segments in equity, increasing choice for investors and issuers. Through their RM and MTF operations, FESE members are keen to support the European Commission’s objective of creating a Capital Markets Union.
FESE is registered in the European Union Transparency Register: 71488206456-23.
