2023-06-29

Observing online investment platforms

The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) conducted an exploratory study to analyze how the choice architecture of online investment platforms influences retail investor behavior. The report details specific design elements such as default options for deposits and orders, the structure of choice sets, and the presentation of information and historical returns. It encourages investment firms to utilize these platform features to promote sensible investment decisions and facilitate policy debates on guiding investor behavior.

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Netherlands

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