Towards a Strategic and Inclusive Approach to Financial Literacy in the EU

Improving financial literacy is a shared responsibility and a key enabler of individual financial wellbeing, social inclusion, and economic resilience. As the financial landscape becomes increasingly complex and digitalised, equipping citizens with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make sound financial decisions is more important than ever. This imperative is recognised in the European Savings and Investments Union (SIU) communication.

The EU T+1 Industry Committee has published its High-Level Road Map for the transition to a T+1 settlement cycle for securities on 11 October 2027.