EU equity markets at a turning point to restore competitiveness and strengthen capital markets
you are currently viewing:EU equity markets at a turning point to restore competitiveness and strengthen capital marketsJuly 2, 2026-The European equity market landscape is approaching a critical juncture. Recent developments under the Market Integration and Supervision Package (MISP) signal an opportunity to address long-standing structural weaknesses in the functioning of equity markets and restore the EU's competitiveness. Data highlight a concerning trend: the EU continues to lose attractiveness for both new and existing listings. Today, less than 10% of global IPOs take place in the EU, while the number of listed companies has declined by approximately 25% since 2007. Over the same period, competing global markets such as the US have significantly expanded their leadership, with higher IPO activity and greater market depth. Listed companies play a vital role in Europe's economy. They support around 60 million jobs, representing over 30% of employment in the business sector, and contribute more than 50% of corporate tax revenues. This underscores the direct link between well-functioning and competitive public markets and the EU’s capacity to finance growth, innovation and its strategic priorities. Source: fese.eu |
September 11, 2026--The Allianz Smart Bond ETF series is actively managed and invests in global bond markets with a focus on euro-denominated fixed and floating rate securities with investment-grade ratings and maturities of 1 to 10 years.
September 9, 2026--The VanEck Agribusiness UCITS ETF invests globally in companies operating in the agribusiness sector. The ETF comprises companies that generate at least 50% of their revenues in areas such as agrochemicals and fertilizers, seeds and plant traits, agricultural and irrigation equipment, agricultural products, aquaculture, livestock, plantation management, and trading of agricultural commodities.
September 8, 2026--The BNP Paribas Easy MSCI China A UCITS ETF invests in Chinese A-shares with large and mid-market capitalization that are listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges. Exposure to mainland Chinese securities is obtained exclusively through the Stock Connect programme.
September 7, 2026--The Xtrackers Stoxx Europe 600 II UCITS ETF invests in equities of 600 companies from 17 European countries and covers a broad spectrum of sectors, including healthcare, industrials, financial services, and consumer goods. The ETF is available in both accumulating and distributing share classes.
September 4, 2026--The L&G Market Neutral Commodities UCITS ETF invests in a broad portfolio of commodities, excluding precious metals. The underlying index provides long/short exposure to a diversified portfolio of commodity futures and employs special enhancement strategies. For investors, the share class is available as a currency-hedged variant in Euro.
September 2, 2026--The Seraphim New Space UCITS ETF invests in listed companies in the commercial NewSpace industry that offer innovative and cost-effective technologies. The fund provides access to a global portfolio of high-growth NewSpace companies and enables indirect investments in private SpaceTech firms through the Seraphim Space Investment Trust.
August 27, 2026--The iShares USD EM Bond UCITS ETF invests in fixed-income, U.S. dollar-denominated bonds issued by sovereign and quasi-sovereign issuers in emerging markets. The EUR-hedged share class aims to mitigate the impact of exchange rate movements between the euro and the U.S. dollar.
August 25, 2026-US giant files to launch four defined-outcome strategies with the Irish regulator
Goldman Sachs Asset Management is preparing to launch its first defined-outcome ETFs in Europe, kicking off its regional expansion following its $2bn acquisition of US specialist Innovator Capital Management.