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Suboptimal investment behavior reported by over 500,000 Dutch households

The design of investment platforms influences investor behavior in powerful ways—often driving excessive risk-taking, frequent trading, and poor diversification, according to the Dutch financial regulator AFM.

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Navigating the EU Economy in 2025: Risks, Opportunities, and the Path Ahead

With modest growth, falling inflation, and new global trade tensions, the EU economy in 2025 faces challenges—but also investment opportunities in tech, green energy, and infrastructure.

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The Evolution of Online Investing: A Scientific Look at EU Broker Platforms

Based on ESMA’s latest analysis, this article examines the rise of digital brokerage models, their risks, and how PIA uses these findings to strengthen investor protection.

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European Central Bank (ECB) Cuts Interest Rates in April 2025 to 2.25%

The European Central Bank reduced its key rate to 2.25% in April to support sluggish growth and falling inflation, marking a turning point in EU monetary policy.

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