Date: 9 December 2025 | Time: 15:00 – 17:30 | Location: State of Hessen Rep to the EU

Europe’s capital markets participation is challenged by the flood of scams, misconduct, and systemic risks that retail investors and savers face online. In turn, trust in Europe’s capital markets continues to erode. And, as the digital world has accelerated financial crimes, with fraudsters becoming increasingly sophisticated, regulatory and enforcement responses must keep pace.

To examine the problem and understand how Europe can strengthen its defences against financial crime, BETTER FINANCE is hosting a high-level conference bringing together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and consumer advocates. The programme features the launch of a new BETTER FINANCE report, expert insights from leading organisations, and a panel debate on how shared responsibility can ensure accountability and better protection for investors across the EU.

Programme

15:00 – 15:10 | Welcome and Opening Remarks

15:10 – 15:30 | Presentation

15:30 – 15:50 | Presentation | BETTER FINANCE Report on Scams

15:50 – 17:10 | Panel Discussion | Shared Responsibility – How Europe Can Outpace Financial Fraud & Protect Retail Investors?

17:10 – 17:30 | Q&A

17:30 | Networking Reception

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Confirmed Speakers

Salvatore Gnoni, Head of Unit – Investor Protection and Intermediaries, ESMA

Aleksandra Mączyńska, Managing Director, BETTER FINANCE

Martin Molko, Research and Policy Officer, BETTER FINANCE

Raluca Pruna, Head of Unit, Financial Crime, DG FISMA, European Commission

Dominic Raab, World Gold Council

More speakers will be announced in due time!

To attend the conference, please register via the form below. We look forward to welcoming you to Brussels or online as we explore how we can protect EU citizens from the growing threat of scams and fraud!

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