Clearing and settlement: priorities for supporting the SIU 

Objectives This session will assess progress with the implementation of policy measures in the European post-trading space and examine the issues that remain to be addressed to ensure that the EU post-trading landscape effectively supports the objectives of the Savings and Investments Union (SIU). The discussion will first focus on clearing, reviewing initial indications from the … Continued

Objectives This session aims to explore how the experience of the Nordic capital markets and the best practices developed in the region can contribute to building a more dynamic and integrated European capital market, and how the specificities of the Nordic model can be better reflected in the EU policy agenda.The first objective is to … Continued

Objectives This session will assess the importance of further integrating EU securities markets for delivering the objectives of the Savings and Investments Union (SIU), and identify the key policy measures needed to enhance market integration.The first round of discussion will focus on the current state of integration in EU capital markets and the main sources … Continued

Objectives This session aims to explore the key priorities and next steps for simplifying banking regulation and supervision in the EU, without compromising financial stability or prudential soundness.It will examine how to better align regulatory requirements with underlying risks, strengthen the application of proportionality, rationalise reporting obligations, and reduce duplication between national and European authorities.Particular … Continued

Objectives This session will assess the initial outcomes of the DORA implementation across the EU financial sector, examine progress in setting up the CTPP oversight regime, and identify emerging priorities for strengthening cyber-resilience at both the European and global levels.The first round of discussion will focus on early lessons from the application of DORA’s ICT … Continued

Objectives This session will explore the implications of the Commission’s Omnibus proposal, which substantially reduces the scope and reporting requirements under CSRD and the taxonomy regulation. The debate will focus on the balance between simplification for corporates and the need to preserve meaningful sustainable data for investors, supervisors, and policymakers. The objective is to assess … Continued

Objectives This session will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in the financial sector, the value it is creating today, and its potential to transform business models, customer relationships, and market dynamics in the short to medium term. The discussion will consider current and emerging use cases across different parts of the financial value … Continued

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Objectives This session will examine the main drivers of AI adoption in the financial sector and the operational, organisational, and risk-related challenges that must be addressed to enable effective scaling. It will also assess whether the EU policy framework provides the right conditions for responsible deployment, how this framework compares with approaches in other jurisdictions, … Continued

Objectives challenges and priorities Points of discussion In recent years, the European financial regulatory framework has grown increasingly complex, reflecting the EU’s ambition to safeguard financial stability, enhance investor protection, and integrate sustainability and digital resilience into financial markets. While many of these regulations have achieved important objectives, the accumulation of rules— across prudential, market, … Continued