EU regulator plans to simplify investing for retail users

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recently published its takeaways from the 2025 Call for Evidence on the retail investor journey, outlining actions aimed at making it easier for retail investors to access suitable investment opportunities in EU capital markets.

The EU’s financial markets regulator said the conclusions were based on feedback from stakeholders across the financial sector, including market participants and consumer representatives.

According to ESMA...