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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.
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.
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.
ECB cuts rates to 2% but signals possible pause as inflation hits target
President Christine Lagarde said the bank is “in a good position” with current policy, hinting at a hold in July as markets price in only one more cut later this year.
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