Putting the Dutch capital market to work for growth and innovation
In a joint initiative with leaders in the Dutch capital market, Euronext Amsterdam is making an emphatic appeal to politicians to make better use of the power of the Dutch capital market for the major investment challenges facing our country, from energy and sustainability to housing and innovation.
The message is clear: put the Dutch capital market to work for growth and innovation. Investing in growth requires not only public funds, but also a well-functioning, robust and future-oriented financial infrastructure that helps companies grow, stimulates innovation and enables households to put their savings to productive use.
We appeal to the new cabinet to strengthen the business and investment climate by pursuing a predictable and stable fiscal policy. In addition, it is crucial to continue investing in talent development and to keep the Netherlands attractive to international talent.
Private investors must be encouraged to invest more in the economy through tax incentives, better education about investing and more balanced investor protection. Institutional investments also deserve greater focus through closer cooperation between the public and private sectors. The government and the business community must join forces in the interests of the Dutch “business entity”. Finally, further integration of European capital markets is needed to strengthen the internal market and improve access to capital for businesses.
Only by working together can the government, the business community, investors and financiers ensure that the Dutch capital market works to promote sustainable economic growth and innovation.
Read the full position paper below:
