Recent Developments in European Capital Markets – Key findings from the 2017 ECMI Statistical Package. CEPS Research Report No. 2017/12, December 2017

This report presents the key findings of the 2017 ECMI Statistical Package, a comprehensive database, compiled annually, of developments in European and global capital markets (US, Japan, China, etc.). The Package aims to enable users to trace trends and illustrate the ongoing transformation of capital markets, including the structural changes brought about by competitive forces, innovation and regulation. The report follows the same structure as applied in the ECMI Statistical Package, and consists of five main sections: equity markets, debt securities, exchange-traded derivatives, over-the-counter derivatives and asset management (mutual funds)