At a key juncture in the implementation of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, the European Commission has launched a consultation to assess whether the framework remains fit for purpose in light of rapidly changing markets. Running until 31 August 2026, the consultation provides an opportunity for industry input on the future direction of […]
Small-and medium-sized enterprises financing is central to European competitiveness and the Savings and Investments Union. The European secured note has emerged as a potential new asset class to expand banks’ capacity to fund SMEs, drawing on the structural features of covered bonds while using business loans as collateral. This roundtable in collaboration with European Mortgage
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James John, Director, Offices in Europe and Senior Resident Representative to the EU, IMF, and Peter Praet, former member of the ECB’s executive board, join OMFIF to discuss the resilience of the euro area’s economy against the backdrop of trade policy uncertainty, tariff escalations and ongoing geopolitical tensions. He will also delve into EU-level actions
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EY and OMFIF are convening senior representatives from finance ministries, the European Union, multilateral organisations and capital market institutions to examine practical insights and strategies for investing public funds more effectively. The meeting explores the underlying assumptions, tools and frameworks to deliver better fiscal, economic and societal outcomes. The discussion builds on previous OMFIF-EY work
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