From 19 to 23 January, global leaders from government, business, civil society and academia met in Davos, Switzerland, for forward-looking discussions aimed at addressing major global challenges and setting priorities for collective action.
The call for bold, coordinated action gave particular relevance to this year’s meeting.
On this occasion, Valérie Baudson, Chief Executive Officer of Amundi, took part in a roundtable entitled “Second Act for the EU Single Market — How can we unlock new sources of growth?” The panel included Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank; Carlos Cuerpo Caballero, Spain’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Business; Christian Sewing, CEO of Deutsche Bank; and Annette Mosman, CEO of APG Group.
During this session focusing on the European Union, the panelists discussed several subjects including the progress that should be made in terms of financial integration.
Valérie Baudson
The whole topic is to increase the level of capital that either institutions or individuals invest in our continent.
I would say that priorities are: first pensions, second regulation and third education.
Pensions are the best way for citizens to take more risks, to invest more in stocks than they do today in Europe.
To me, the subject of education is crucial.
In Europe, the level of financial education is extremely low.
I would love to see our children learn a little bit about finance, savings and investment in all schools from 12 to 18.