Date: 16 October 2025
Source: Reuters
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has urged the European Commission to accelerate reforms aimed at making the EU’s capital markets more unified and startup-friendly. EIB President Nadia Calviño outlined proposals to simplify financial, tax, and legal frameworks that currently hinder cross-border capital flows and stifle innovation.
One of the most ambitious ideas under discussion is the creation of a single European stock exchange, designed to bring together fragmented national markets into a cohesive, liquid system. This would help European startups and mid-cap companies raise capital more efficiently while making the EU more competitive against the US and UK financial systems.
The reforms are part of a broader vision to deepen the Capital Markets Union (CMU) — a long-standing EU initiative to strengthen Europe’s financial autonomy. If implemented, the reforms could reshape the investment landscape, opening opportunities for investors, legal practitioners, and corporate clients engaged in cross-border finance, M&A, and regulatory compliance.
For legal advisers like LG Hines, such developments underscore the importance of anticipating regulatory convergence and advising clients on how to navigate new compliance frameworks as they emerge.
