Scaling tokenisation: unlocking the next phase of digital finance

Objectives This session will assess the opportunities offered by tokenisation, the conditions required to scale its adoption, and the regulatory and operational priorities needed to support its broader development.The first part of the discussion will focus on current market developments, including the most promising use cases of tokenisation and their potential impact. Panellists will also … Continued

Objectives Since its entry into force in 2021, the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) has faced criticism for its lack of clarity, particularly regarding Articles 8 and 9, widely used by investors as de facto fund labels. This has led to market confusion and a decline in “Article 9” funds. The European Commission’s 2023 consultation … Continued

Objectives This session will discuss the ecosystem and infrastructure needed to support the digitalisation of EU capital markets and the policy measures that may be required to enable the transition from the current legacy environment.The first part of the discussion will focus on the vision and key characteristics of the future digital capital markets ecosystem. … Continued

Objectives The EU Green Deal sets ambitious targets (-55% GHG by 2030, net zero by 2050, -90% by 2040 proposed). Sectoral rules, disclosure frameworks, and public funding have been put in place, but regulatory instability (frequent revisions of measures, shifting public support, political backlash, calls for simplification) risks undermining credibility and investment. The new Commission … Continued

Objectives This session will analyse the new EU–US trade agreement concluded in July 2025 and use it as a lens to assess Europe’s position in the global economy. The discussion will examine both the economic and political consequences of the agreement, considering its asymmetric terms (15% US tariffs on EU exports, duty-free access for US … Continued

Objectives The retail payment landscape in Europe is entering a decisive phase of transformation. Technological advances, consumer demand for seamless and secure solutions, and the acceleration of EU regulatory initiatives are reshaping how payments are made and processed. Instant payments, mobile wallets, tokenisation, and the prospect of a digital euro are redefining the user experience … Continued

Objectives The insurance sector faces an expanding set of risks that combine macro-financial, climate-related and digital vulnerabilities. Rising interest rate volatility, liquidity strains, and exposures to alternative assets are reshaping balance sheets, while climate change creates both physical and transition risks that affect underwriting and investment strategies. At the same time, cyber threats and AI-driven … Continued

Objectives Europe’s payments ecosystem is at a turning point. While digital payments are now the norm, persistent fragmentation, reliance on non-European infrastructures, and uneven user experiences undermine the Single Market. At the same time, regulatory reforms (PSD3/PSR, Instant Payments Regulation), the digital euro project, and private initiatives like EPI’s Wero wallet open opportunities to improve … Continued

Objectives Insurance protection gaps in both climate and cyber risk remain a major concern for policymakers, supervisors, and the industry. Despite record economic losses from natural catastrophes, only about a quarter of climate-related damages in the EU are insured, with coverage below 5% in several member states. On the supply side, capital constraints in reinsurance … Continued

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