2023-10-11
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) published the 2023 State of the Capital Markets report to present long-term observations on equity, fixed income, and commodity markets. The document details market developments such as decreased IPO activity, tighter equity spreads, and the continued reliance on bank finance in the EU. It also outlines the AFM's future supervisory priorities focused on ensuring fair, transparent, and orderly markets through enhanced data analysis and cybersecurity measures.