The European Synconomy

Abstract

Financial markets across the globe are becoming more accessible as a result of technological capability and the desire of investors to seek out new investment opportunities. In Europe, financial integration and deregulation are happening at a faster rate than many other markets due to the adoption of the Euro and the European Union’s economic agenda. However, unlike the self-regulatory American attitude towards regulating commerce, the European mindset predisposes more towards legislation to protect economic activity. That said, the establishment of standardized investor-focused reporting mechanisms, coupled with a robust technological infrastructure, will give rise to market transparency, in this case the ability for investors to assess risk and return to make prudent financial decisions. The creation of a single market for capital across Europe has enormous implications and opportunities for financial services firms to demonstrate value propositions that interoperate in a heterogeneous collection of cultures and provide new levels of financial diversity.