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.

Dimon Leading Efforts to Craft New First Republic Rescue
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is leading discussions with the chief executives of other big banks about fresh efforts to stabilize troubled First Republic Bank.
The Banking Crisis: A Timeline of Key Events
Here is the latest on Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse and the fallout that came next.
U.S. Stocks Gain; First Republic Keeps Falling
Major indexes rose as central banks sought to pre-empt an international dash for cash. First Republic Bank’s shares tumbled.
Saudi Investors Get Burned on Credit Suisse
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman last year directed government-backed Saudi National Bank to make a $1.5 billion investment in Credit Suisse that his financial advisers harbored doubts about.
Investors Signal Optimism Despite Market Tumult
The market turmoil that has fueled a surge in bond prices is hitting stock indexes far more modestly, reflecting an undercurrent of investor optimism that stress in the banking sector can be contained.

Pre-trade consolidated tape: a must-have for best execution

European Investors has taken notice of recent public statements on the desirability of the pre-trade data consolidated tape. We believe increased transparency re. pricing and execution venues, will facilitate better, more efficient and fair price formation, b...

Inducements: a barrier for investors

European Investors cannot stress enough that inducements are the single most important barrier to realising the objectives of the European Capital Markets Union. The regimes on inducements vary across the EU. What are inducements? It is a catch...

EI reacts to consultation Bill Virtual General Meeting

On 6 January 2023 European Investors-VEB (‘EI’) reacted to the Netherlands Governments’ public consultation on a draft Bill on the Virtual General Meeting of Shareholders in certain legal entities (‘the Bill’) legislated for under the Dutch Companies Act.&nbs...

European Investors-VEB holds Philips liable for investor damages running into billions from the apnoea affair

For years, Philips has withheld relevant information on failing respiratory devices from investors. Consequently investors have seen over €16 billion in stock market value evaporate. Investor association European Investors-VEB (‘VEB’) holds Philips liable for...

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 ...

European Investors to open offices in Berlin

European Investors takes great pleasure in announcing the establishment of its Berlin ‘virtual’ offices on 15 December 2020. The address is at Unter der Linden 21, Berlin 10117, Germany. This establishment in Germany entitles European Investors to attain me...

European Investors-VEB settles with Deloitte in connection with Steinhoff settlement.

European Investors-VEB withdraws collective action against Deloitte in Steinhoff case 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 Steinhof...