The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets published a keynote speech by its chair Laura van Geest, delivered in Brussels on 15 December, on how to build a European capital market that works for people and the economy. Van Geest argued that the policy debate is too often framed as a choice between consumer protection and market functioning, and that this is a false trade-off. She positioned the relationship as complementary, with both elements needed to build trust, achieve scale and enable innovation.
Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets 2025-12-18
Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets chair Laura van Geest outlines a vision for a European capital market that pairs consumer protection with effective market functioning
Laura van Geest, chair of the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets, delivered a keynote speech in Brussels advocating for a balanced approach to European capital market development. She emphasized that consumer protection and market functioning are complementary, essential for building trust, achieving scale, and fostering innovation.