Inform, Engage & Litigate

Inform
European Investors’ team of CFA analysts give our members access to in-depth analysis of the markets. Our equity barometers present an elaborate, independent overview of companies’ financials, risks and ESG-metrics.

Engage
We represent investors in regulatory discussions and constructively engage with listed companies. Our objective is to enhance trust in European capital markets by promoting transparency, engagement and accountability.

Litigate
European Investors has an unrivalled track record in litigation and initiates class actions to reclaim losses incurred by investors as a result of unlawful behaviour.

For more information on our class actions or to register, please contact our Head of Institutional Investors, Mr. Armand Kersten at info@europeaninvestors.eu.

Stocks Mixed With Retail Earnings in Focus
U.S. stock indexes were mixed as investors parsed earnings from major retailers that showed consumers are still shopping despite higher inflation.
Heat Wave Intensifies Energy Crisis in Europe
Natural-gas prices surged to a record and electricity prices rallied as high temperatures spur a bidding war for the fuel.
Drought Devastates U.S. Cotton Harvest
Cotton prices are rising as a punishing drought forces farmers to abandon their crops.
Walmart Moves Upmarket
Food inflation is drawing a more affluent customer base to the retailer’s stores.
Xiaomi's No Good, Very Bad Year Isn't Over Yet
The smartphone maker’s stock has fallen hard over the past year, but the carnage might not be over yet. Rising competition, as well as a tepid consumer economy at home, are a toxic mix.

The Wirecard case is not done yet

Some corporate scandals fade from the headlines faster than others. Just to refresh your memories, here’s the state of play in the Wirecard debacle. We know one thing for sure: the Wirecard case is not done yet. European Investors-VEB currently conducts a t...

European Investors/VEB supports pilot on joint audit in attempt to enhance audit quality

A string of high profile accounting scandals have further fueled concerns about the audit market. A structure change is needed and reviewing alternative structures is a necessary starting point. A pilot on joint audit may provide useful insights to address the...

German Wirecard parliamentary inquiry commission: EY guilty of serious shortcomings in examining Wirecard

The Wirecard parliamentary inquiry commission presented its final report to Wolfgang Schäuble on 22 June 2022 in the German parliament. Interested investors can retrieve the report here Paul Koster, CEO of European Investors-VEB, said: “Not only does ...

Implementation of Steinhoff-settlement: European Investors-VEB settlement with Deloitte

As a result of the fraud committed at Steinhoff International Holdings N.V. ("Steinhoff"), which came to light in December 2017, investors in securities issued by Steinhoff suffered losses. The VEB has actively sought a contribution from the Dutch firm of Delo...

New currencies require a broad response by gatekeepers

Bitcoin has been around for more than 10 years, but the gatekeepers of our fiat money have yet to make a convincing case for how cryptocurrencies and fiat money will co-exist in our financial system. Why we need to do more to maintain trust in our currencies ...

European Investors-VEB requests clarification from Unilever about the decision to complete the unification

Investor representative European Investors-VEB asks Unilever to clarify the decision to complete the unification of the former British-Dutch group on 30 November 2020. In previous communication, Unilever had indicated that the Exit Tax bill by GroenLinks MP...

Unprecedented levels of capital markets funding in the first half of 2020

European Investors is a proud partner of the third edition of the “Capital Markets Union Key Performance Indicators” report published today by AFME. EU capital markets will be pivotal in promoting long-term economic growth and a recovery from the severe impact...

European Investors-VEB demands investigation on trading by Bafin employees in Wirecard

Wirecard Scandal lays bare the need for trading restrictions for BaFin employees Today European Investors-VEB addressed a letter to German vice chancellor and finance minister Olaf Schulz. The reports over the weekend of BaFin staff transacting in Wirecard sh...