EFA Event – Getting it right: enabling FinTech innovation in Europe
On 23rd June, the European Fintech Association held an event with European policymakers on the trends shaping the future of the European FinTech ecosystem across different topics. You can watch the recording of our event here!
EFA Statement on the Transfer of Funds Regulation
The European FinTech Association (EFA) welcomes the efforts of the European Commission, Council, and European Parliament on the proposed anti-money laundering package which will ensure a harmonized European framework to prevent money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (ML/TF) in the EU.
EFA Policy Paper on the Issuance of a Digital Euro
The European FinTech Association (EFA) welcomes the discussion around the digital euro and the various considerations on its upcoming design. The EFA supports an open and competitive payments landscape. If correctly designed, the issuance of a digital euro could transform the economy, generating new
EFA Statement on the European Payments Initiative
The European FinTech Association (EFA) supports the European Commission’s aim to encourage a more innovative and competitive EU retail payments market. EFA believes the European Payments Initiative (EPI) can contribute to this objective
EFA input on upcoming Commission Instant Payments legislation
The EFA welcomes and fully supports the Commission’s plans to put forward a legislative initiative on instant payments to promote adherence to SCT Inst. Legislation is necessary to further accelerate the uptake and roll-out of instant payments in the EU.
EFA’s Response to the EBA’s Consultation on Remote Customer Onboarding Guidelines
The European Fintech Association (EFA) welcomes the opportunity to participate in the European Banking Authority’s (EBA) consultation on its draft Guidelines on the use of remote customer onboarding solutions.
European Fintech Association reacts to the war in Ukraine
The European Fintech Association denounces the war in Ukraine and condemns the violation of international law. We are deeply concerned by the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding and we urge all parties to work towards a peaceful resolution.
EFA Statement on AI
The European FinTech Association (EFA) welcomes the European Commission’s (Commission) legislative proposal on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to promote the development of AI in Europe, and fully supports its intention to protect the privacy of European citizens.
EFA Position Paper on the EU Retail Investment Strategy
The European FinTech Association (EFA) welcomes the European Commission’s work on a dedicated Retail Investment Strategy. We agree that the ultimate goal of the Capital Markets Union cannot be attained without a meaningful inclusion of retail investors.
EFA Policy Statement on Basel III
The European FinTech Association (EFA) welcomes the European Commission’s (Commission) proposal to review the Capital Requirements Regulation and the Capital Requirements Directive, implementing the Basel III agreement in the EU.