Households miss out on opportunities for higher returns: savings could be put to better use
Why this matters
AFM press release on research findings regarding household investment barriers and opportunities. Focuses on consumer protection and conduct by promoting responsible investing while lowering barriers for non-investors. Informational content about regulatory commitment to sustainable financial well-being.
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What the AFM said
Around 800,000 Dutch households have sufficient financial resources to invest but do not do so, even though they may face financial shortfalls in the future. For this group, it may therefore be appropriate to allow their available assets to generate higher returns, in order to strengthen their future financial…
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Context
Autoriteit Financiele Markten (AFM) — The Dutch conduct authority for financial markets. We track 70 updates from them.
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This update is classified under Consumer Protection / Conduct, Investment Management, Wealth & Private Banking and Insurance & Pensions.