A ROUND TABLE ORGANISATION OF CHAIRMEN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVES OF EUROPE'S LEADING BANKS AND INSURANCE COMPANIES
The purpose of the EFR is to contribute to the European public policy debate on issues relating to financial services and to the financial stability with a view to completing the single market in financial services.
LATEST FROM EFR
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European Savings: proposed actions on long-term investments
05 August 2024
It is paramount to ensure that European savings contribute more effectively to the financing of the EU economy. This requires a focus on unlocking growth opportunities through policies that incentivise more long term savings, alongside more efficient allocation of current and future savings and pensions towards long-term investment in Europe.
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EFR Report 2024 "Financial Services in Europe, fit for the future"
08 April 2024
The geopolitical environment is becoming increasingly challenging to navigate for financial services firms and their clients. Coordinated action is needed to strengthen the Single Market and the competitiveness of the European financial sector with a consistent policy agenda and to encourage innovation. There is an opportunity for policymakers and the private sector to work together and to meet the challenges of climate, digital, and security transitions.
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EFR Paper on Financial Health of European households
23 January 2024
Financial health is a societal topic in which the public and the private sector have a role to play. National and European policymakers should: (1) acknowledge the role banks and insurers play in contributing to financial health and inclusion, (2) leverage digitalisation and technology while paying attention to digital exclusion and (3) foster financial education. National coalitions can contribute by defining goals, identifying best practices, and measuring progress.
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EFR published its paper on “Resilience and Protection Gaps”
01 December 2023
The European economy is facing more and more risks with systemic features such as climate change, cyber-attacks, ageing, pandemic and geo-political developments. The European financial sector has a very specific expertise. EFR Members stand ready to provide insight and expertise to promote EU, national and local engagement and to support policymakers in better preparing for known and emerging risks.
MEMBERS OF EFR
“Europe is confronted with many headwinds - from geopolitical turmoil, macro-economic volatility to rapid technological change - and risks falling behind its global counterparts. But in this challenging context, I am proud of the role that the financial services sector has played in supporting the European economy to date and am optimistic about the opportunities that lie ahead."
Michel Liès, Chairman