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The future of EU capital markets

We believe Europe needs bigger and better capital markets and that this represents a huge opportunity for the industry and its customers to rethink capital markets.

March 2017

What have the capital markets ever done for us? And how could they do it better?

Analysis of the central role of investment banks and asset managers in driving growth.

June 2016

Beyond Brexit: what happens next for European capital markets?

This is a summary of some of the main challenges ahead for the European capital markets in the wake of Brexit.

November 2015

Debate: tax relief on debt is a dangerous flaw at the heart of the world economy

A speech given by William Wright as part of a debate held at the Capital Structure Forum organised by Private Debt Investor.

May 2015

Decoding capital markets union: report on the potential growth in European capital markets

Measuring the potential for growth across Europe’s fragmented capital markets.

January 2015

Making the positive case for capital markets

Instead of shouting at the waves, the capital markets industry needs to adopt a more enlightened approach.

November 2016

The benefits of capital markets to high potential EU economies

Analysis of the growth opportunity for capital markets in central and eastern Europe.

April 2016

The potential impact of Brexit on European capital markets

A qualitative survey of market participants.

September 2015

If I ruled the world: a wish list for unlocking capital markets

The barriers to bigger and better capital markets in Europe – and how to overcome them.

March 2015

Thinking allowed: Does finance benefit society? by Luigi Zingales

Finance academics and economists need to take a more constructively critical approach to the finance industry to help keep it on its toes.

November 2014

The good news hiding in the wreckage of the FX scandal

You should never underestimate the capacity of some people in the financial markets to look you in the eye while they pick your pocket.

September 2016

What do EU capital markets look like post-Brexit?

A snapshot of the size, depth & growth of capital markets in the EU27.

February 2016

Taking stock on pay: what we do and don’t know about pay at investment banks and asset managers

10 things we know (and don’t know) about pay at investment banks and asset managers.

June 2015

Welcome to New Financial

New Financial is a new think tank and forum that believes Europe needs bigger and better capital markets

March 2015

Capital markets union: managing high expectations

This paper is an attempt to manage some of the expectations around capital markets union.

November 2014

Capital markets union: be careful what you wish for...

A brief look at how capital markets union may be diverted or delayed.

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