The importance of maintaining an effective link with shareholders

Jacques Schraven, commissioner of Tata Steel, Corus and Nuon among others, and chairman of EuropeanIssuers (of which Dutch company VEUO is a part), will emphasise the importance of maintaining an effective link with shareholders in order to attract investment to the company and prevent break-ins. The role of the EU-regulator and the cooperation of 'financial' intermediaries are crucial in this respect.