Response to EC Public Consultation on the Securities Law Directive

Summary: Eurosif supported the joint Response lead by Eumdion and the Association of British Insurers as part of the Consultation launched by the European Commission to improve the Securities Law Directive. The Response was submitted on January 1, 2011.

• The Response supports the EC's approach to improve the functionning of the voting chain, by requiring account providers to facilitate the processing and exercise of securities rights, including voting.
• In addition, the Response makes a a series of recommendations and solutions aiming to improve cross-border voting in Europe.

Download the Response here.

More information on the Securities Law Directive consultation can be found here.