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Own your future.
Invest in you!

You want to make your money grow, take control of your finances and make smart investments for a better future?

Investing in capital markets can help you achieve your goals.

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Greener future

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greener future

Did you know that by investing in capital markets you can make a difference in the world?

Your investment can be used to provide finance to projects that support the environment and society. Look for investments with high Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards to ensure your money has a positive impact on the future of our planet.

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Digital way to invest

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digital way to invest

Investing in capital markets today is much easier than it used to be. New technologies put all the information you need about financial products in the palm of your hand, literally!

Innovative apps and online platforms make transactions cheaper and help you compare different financial products, so you can choose the ones that are right for you.

And to make it even easier and safer, the EU is working on regulating digital finance, including crypto-assets.

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Smarter investor

I choose to become a
smarter investor

You are the CEO of your own life!

Making smart decisions today will help you get the financial freedom you want tomorrow. But even CEOs had to learn their craft. Sharpening your money skills will help you understand what you are getting into going forward. Is it too risky for me? Is it too good to be true?

Podcasts, newsletters, social media or a good old-fashioned book can help you step up your game when it comes to money. But remember to always check your sources, and don’t just rely on the #FINfluencer of the moment – you are smarter than that.

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Better retirement

I choose a
better retirement

Your future starts today!

Retirement may seem far away, but thinking about investing in capital markets from a young age will give you a headstart.

We live longer and healthier lives than previous generations – and that’s great news! If you start saving earlier, your returns will accumulate over time, leaving you with a higher income for your retirement.

You may also want your money to be invested in sectors you would like to support and help companies that you believe in.

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My business

I choose to make
my business grow

If you are an entrepreneur or an SME, capital markets can help you start up your business, and then help your company grow, become greener and more digital. Capital markets can provide you with easier access to capital and reduce dependency on banks.

And thanks to the new European Single Access Point, your business will be more visible to investors from all countries in the EU, without more work for you.

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The Capital Markets Union

I want to learn more about
the capital markets union

The Capital Markets Union (CMU) is the EU’s flagship project to create a single market for capital. Our goal is to get money - investments and savings - flowing across the EU so that it can benefit consumers, investors and companies.

And at the European Commission, we’re hard at work making capital markets in Europe even better for you.

Click below to learn about the steps taken so far and our latest action plan to make it happen.

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