A Cross-Industry Consensus on the EU Equity Consolidated Tape Proposal - Statement of Principles

EFAMA, AFME, BVI and Cboe agreed on a set of 11 Principles. 

The provision of an appropriately constructed EU Equities Consolidated Tape (“CT”) will democratise access to equities (as proposed by the EU Commission) for all investors, regardless of resources or sophistication, with a comprehensive and standardised view of EU equities prices.

EFAMA appreciates the opportunity to respond to the IOSCO Retail Market Conduct Task Force's consultation on retail investment trends. 

In our view, the IOSCO report provides a comprehensive picture of the retail market trends and risk magnifiers.

We also take the opportunity to share our views on the following areas:

EFAMA replied to the OECD Pillar One – Amount A: Regulated Financial Services Exclusion public consultation. Aiming to change the views of those members of the OECD/IF that still maintain that asset managers should not be excluded from Amount A.