Apostolos Thomadakis

Dec 10, 2024 | corpgov.law.harvard.edu | Apostolos Thomadakis

Corporate governance, ESG, EU, ShareholdersMore from: Apostolos ThomadakisApostolos Thomadakis is Head of Research at the European Capital Markets Institute (ECMI) and Research Fellow at the Financial Markets and Institutions Unit at the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) in Brussels. The role of shareholders in corporate governance has evolved in recent decades, even in jurisdictions where shareholder influence has been limited.

Nov 28, 2024 | globaltrading.net | Apostolos Thomadakis

The debate on the future of capital market supervision in Europe has gained momentum, particularly following European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde’s remarks in November about creating a European Securities and Exchange Commission (European SEC). This idea presents a significant shift from the current fragmented supervisory landscape to a centralised, pan-European authority overseeing capital markets.

Sep 20, 2024 | ipe.com | Apostolos Thomadakis

Over the past few decades, Europe’s financial system has grown in size and complexity but remains largely bank-centric compared with more market-oriented systemsIf Europe wants to stay ahead of the curve and be able to follow – and eventually lead – its international counterparts, the new European Commission should have a focused agenda that balances regulatory simplicity with forward-looking strategies.

Sep 16, 2024 | intereconomics.eu | Judith Arnal |Apostolos Thomadakis

The Draghi report has underscored the need for an additional €800 billion in annual investments from 2025 to 2030 in order to maintain the EU’s global competitiveness. This ambitious target represents about 5% of the EU’s GDP, far surpassing the 2% of GDP investments mobilised under the Marshall Plan from 1948 to 1951.

May 31, 2024 | ipe.com | Apostolos Thomadakis

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