Eurofi organizes two major annual events ahead of the informal Ecofin meetings, bringing together over 900 public and private sector representatives to discuss financial regulation, macroeconomic trends, and industry developments.
Current Topics
Content on the key topics currently being addressed by Eurofi: policy notes, summaries of working sessions and insights from public and private sector representatives.
Economic and stability challenges
Digitalisation and technology
Capital market regulation
Banking and insurance regulation
Sustainability challenges
Payments and AML
Objectives Recent announcements of trade policy measures are likely to affect the economic outlook if they remain in effect. At the same time, European countries are exploring significant enhancements to their defence systems, aiming to foster greater autonomy in their military operations and ensure lasting security and peace across the continent.This exchange of views will … Continued
Objectives The session is aimed at identifying the stakes and key success factors for the implementation of the EU AML Package and the AMLA, by notably clarifying the role and expected impact of AMLA, highlighting technical, data, operational and managerial challenges and opportunities, as well as those related to international collaboration and coordination for AMLA. … Continued
Objectives This session aims to explore the recent developments, remaining challenges, and future prospects of the digital euro, considering the evolving landscape of digital currencies and the need for a competitive and secure European payment system. Points of discussion What are the key technical advancements in the digital euro project since September 2024, and how … Continued
Objectives The session aims to identify the stakes and levers of a possible in-depth revision of the securitisation framework in the EU and, more importantly, to identify the conditions for building a strong consensus across the board. Points of discussion What are the main regulatory challenges in the EU securitization market, and how can they … Continued
Objectives The objective of this session is to discuss the next steps of the EMIR 3 implementation and the priorities for the new European political cycle in the clearing space.This session will be organised in two rounds. The first round will discuss key aspects remaining to be clarified and specified in the EMIR 3 level … Continued
Objectives The objective of this session is to identify and assess possible ways forward for simplifying banking regulation while preserving financial stability. Points of discussion What are the issues, challenges and conditions for success in simplifying the European supervisory framework while safeguarding financial stability? How can double regulation at EU and national level be avoided … Continued
Objectives The aim of this session is to discuss the main priorities for the future steps of the Savings and Investments Union (SIU), taking into account the latest proposals made by the Commission in the SIU Strategy and the EU Competitiveness Compass. In a first round, the panellists will assess whether the measures outlined in the … Continued
Objectives This session aims to explore policy priorities in the rapidly evolving payments landscape, focusing on how to foster innovation in payments, addressing market concentration and competition, promoting strategic autonomy while maintaining consumer protection of privacy and security. Points of discussion What are the current trends in the European payments landscape, including technological advancements, new … Continued
