Investing in transition?
The regulations surrounding the European sustainable finance package seem to have entered somewhat calmer waters for now. Nevertheless, the topic of transition financing and transition investing remains relevant, especially as there is a need for clear frameworks and definitions.
Where is the silver bullet for a strong capital markets union?
Strengthening the capital market union is a priority in Brussels. Recently, former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta published a report titled “Much More Than a Market.” Letta offered his insights to the European Council on how to proceed with the European capital market union.
In his report, Letta indicated that the mobilisation of private capital should be a priority for the capital market union. To this end, he calls for the creation of a Savings and Investments Union. Is this merely old wine in new bottles?