Put the Dutch capital market to work for growth and innovation

The Netherlands is at a tipping point. Productivity growth is stagnating, while investment challenges in energy, housing and economic resilience are greater than ever. The question is not whether capital is needed, but how we put it to work better. The solution lies not exclusively with government, but rather with a well-functioning capital market. A market that helps companies grow, finances innovation and gives citizens the opportunity to build wealth. Together with a coalition from the financial sector, we therefore call on politicians to do something about this. On October 20, Jeroen van Wijnaarden (DUFAS), René van Vlerken (Euronext), Gerben Everts (VEB) and Matthijs Pars (APT) discussed this with the Financieel Dagblad.