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SUMMARY:International Conference | Towards a Savings and Investment Union (SIU)
DESCRIPTION:Date: 28 March 2025 | Time: 09:00 – 14:45 | Location: KBR Royal Library of Belgium \nBETTER FINANCE is pleased to announce its upcoming International Conference on “Towards a Savings and Investment Union (SIU).” \nThe International Conference\, taking place on 28 March 2025 in Brussels\, will bring together key stakeholders from across Europe to discuss how to strengthen retail investor participation and deliver better value for money in the EU financial markets. \nThis event will feature expert keynote speeches\, insightful panels\, and interactive discussions aimed at shaping policies for a more inclusive and transparent financial landscape. \n\nThe conference will feature a keynote speech by Maria Luís Albuquerque\, Commissioner\, DG FISMA\, European Commission.\nDuring her intervention\, Commissioner Albuquerque will address ongoing efforts to enhance retail participation and the next steps toward fair and accessible investment opportunities for retail investors. \n\nWe invite policymakers\, civil society representatives\, industry professionals\, and stakeholders to join us for this crucial conversation on the future of savings and investment in Europe. \n\nProgramme\n09:00 – 09:30 | Registration and Welcome Coffee\n\n09:30 – 09:40 | Opening Remarks | The importance of achieving a robust Savings and Investment Union (SIU)\, focusing on both retail investor participation and value for money.\n🔹Aleksandra Mączyńska\, Managing Director\, BETTER FINANCE \n\n09:40 – 10:00 | Keynote Speech | Enhancing Retail Participation in the EU Financial Markets\n🔹Maria Luís Albuquerque\, European Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union\, European Commission \n\nProgress on the Retail Investment Strategy.\nEnsuring fair\, transparent\, and accessible investment opportunities.\nHow EU policies aim to deliver value for retail investors and boost confidence in financial markets.\n\n\n10:00 – 11:30 | Panel 1 | Enhancing Retail Participation in the EU Financial Markets\nModerator: Jella Benner-Heinacher\, President\, BETTER FINANCE \n🔹Andrea Beltramello\, Head of Unit for the Capital Markets Union\, DG FISMA\, European Commission\n🔹Ben Granjé\, Chairman\, VFB\n🔹Nikolaj Kosakewitsch\, President\, Nasdaq Copenhagen\n🔹Sebastian Külps\, Head of Business Development\, Germany & Northern Europe\, Vanguard Europe\n🔹Florian Prucker\, Founder\, Co-CEO\, Scalable Capital \n\nEngaging more retail investors in EU financial markets and addressing the lack of trust.\nThe role of digital solutions in reducing barriers to entry.\nImproving accessibility and transparency of investment products for retail investors.\n\n\n11:30 – 11:50 | Keynote Speech | Delivering Value for Money in EU Financial Markets\n🔹Eero Heinäluoma\, Member of the European Parliament\, ECON Committee Member \n\nLegislative initiatives to strengthen retail investor participation: enhancing access to financial markets while ensuring fairness and transparency.\nValue for Money (VfM) in financial products: ensuring products deliver appropriate returns relative to their cost\, are fit for purpose\, and avoid excessive fees.\nImpact on retail investors: how VfM boosts trust\, prevents return erosion\, and enables better-informed investment decisions.\nDriving financial literacy and sustainability: the role of transparency and education in fostering confidence and aligning with sustainability goals.\n\n\n11:50 – 13:00 | Coffee\, Light Lunch and Networking\n\n13:00 – 14:30 | Panel 2 | Delivering Value for Money in EU Financial Markets\nModerator: Karel Lannoo\, CEO\, CEPS (Centre for European Policy Studies) \n🔹Matthias Baccino\, Markets Group Lead – Trade Republic\n🔹Petra Hielkema\, Chair\, EIOPA – European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority\n🔹Verena Ross\, Chair\, ESMA – European Securities and Markets Authority\n🔹Prof. Emanuele Carluccio\, Chair\, EFPA – European Financial Planning Association\n🔹Delphine de Chaisemartin\, Deputy CEO\, AFG – The French Asset Management Association \n\nDefining Value for Money (VfM): Establishing benchmarks for VfM\, focusing on costs\, returns\, and alignment with retail investors’ needs.\nRegulatory initiatives to promote VfM: Exploring how legislation and supervisory actions can drive the creation of value-driven financial products.\nImproving competition to allow better VfM for consumers.\nTransparency and informed decision-making: Ensuring retail investors have clear information on fees\, costs\, and product performance to identify VfM products.\nChallenges in delivering VfM: Addressing hurdles faced by the financial industry in balancing profitability with delivering VfM for investors.\nBuilding trust through industry standards: Promoting best practices within the financial sector to boost confidence and foster long-term retail participation.\n\n\n14:30 – 14:45 | Closing Remarks | Towards a Savings and Investment Union\n🔹Jella Benner-Heinacher\, President\, BETTER FINANCE \n\nSummarising outcomes from the discussions.\nRecommendations for policymakers and stakeholders on retail participation and delivering value for money.\n\n\nTo attend the conference\, please register via the form below. We look forward to welcoming you to Brussels as we explore how we can shape a more inclusive and robust Savings and Investment Union! \nMake sure to use the buttons below the registration form to add the event to your calendar. \n
URL:https://betterfinance.eu/event/international-conference-towards-savings-investment-union/
LOCATION:KBR Royal Library\, Mont des Arts 28\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:International Conference
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