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Financial Literacy and Advice: Driving Confidence, Protection and Wellbeing
September 30 @ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm CEST
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Date: 30 September 2025 | Time: 09:15 – 13:00 | Location: Renaissance Brussels Hotel
*Under the patronage of the European Parliament
BETTER FINANCE is teaming up with EFPA to promote the importance of Financial Health through a full-day event at the Renaissance Brussels Hotel: “Financial Literacy and Advice: Driving Confidence, Protection and Wellbeing.” The conference examines how financial literacy, professional advice, and a more streamlined investor journey can contribute to achieving the objectives of the Savings and Investments Union (SIU).
During this conference, BETTER FINANCE and EFPA will present their joint research study on the financial health of Europeans. For this study, BETTER FINANCE and EFPA surveyed over 14,000 adults in 10 countries, offering a data-driven snapshot of citizens’ financial behaviours and vulnerabilities.
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Programme
09:00 – 09:30 | Registration
09:30 – 09:45 | Opening Remarks
09:45 – 10:30 | Presentation of 2025 Report ¨Financial Health of EU Citizens – Quantitative Research¨
Exclusive first look at comprehensive research revealing the current state of financial well-being across European Union member states, including key findings and recommendations for policymakers.
10:30 – 11:15 | Fireside Chat: Reaction to the Report
EU policymakers and regulatory experts discuss immediate and long-term policy responses to address the challenges identified in the financial health report.
11:15 – 11:30 | Coffee Break
11:30 – 12:45 | Panel 2: Can We Have It All? Financial Advice at the Crossroads
Exploring innovative strategies to connect EU citizens with capital markets through enhanced advisor capabilities and digital transformation.
12:45 – 13:00 | Closing Remarks
13:00 – 13:45 | Light Lunch
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Speakers
Rasmus Andresen, Member of the European Parliament, ECON Committee
Jacopo Borgognone, Senior Advisor for Capital Markets, EBF
Emanuele Carluccio, Chair, EFPA
Andrea Liesenfeld, Deputy, EC DG FISMA B3 -Retail Financial Services
Aleksandra Maczynska, Managing Director, BETTER FINANCE
Laura Noonan, Journalist, Bloomberg
Josep Soler-Albertí, Board Member, EFPA (EFPA Spain)
Mariola Szymanska, Board Member, EFPA (EFPA Poland)
Riikka Torppa, Deputy Head of Cabinet, Commissioner Albuquerque
William Vidonja, Head of Conduct of Business, Insurance Europe
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