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Retail payment priorities for the new Commission: fostering innovation, competition, privacy and EU strategic autonomy​

Day 2 Afternoon

Thursday 12 September

Room :

ROOM 2

Speakers

Chair
Ulrich Bindseil
Director General, DG Market Infrastructure & Payments - European Central Bank (ECB)
Public Authorities
Anikó Túri
State Secretary - Ministry for National Economy, Hungary
Michal Vodrážka
Director, Payments Regulation Division - Czech National Bank
Industry Representatives
Perrine Kaltwasser
General Manager of Risk, Compliance and General Counsel, of the Conglomerate & Member of the management board - La Banque Postale
Kuba Kiwior
Regional Managing Director, Central Eastern Europe - Visa Europe
William Olgiati
Head of EU Payments Acceptance & Experience - Amazon EU Sarl
Juan Orti
Country Manager Spain, Vice President & General Manager Spain & Benelux International Card Services - American Express
Other stakeholder & expert
Martina Weimert
Chief Executive Officer - EPI Interim Company SE

Objectives

The session will provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of retail payments in the EU, highlighting the impact of technological advancements, regulatory frameworks, and collaborative efforts in shaping a more efficient, secure, and innovative payment landscape. Finally, an outcome of the session should be to identify the priorities and strategies required to further enhance the EU retail payment market, ensuring it remains competitive and consumer-centric on a global scale.

Points of discussion

  • What are the main evolutions and achievements observed in the EU in the area of retail payments? What are the new challenges ahead in the EU retail payment area and the priorities for both the financial sector and EU policy makers?
  • What should be the new priorities for the EU retail payment market and the expected role in this respect for each type of contributor to the evolution of the EU retail payment market?