About the Event
Strengthening the Role of Financial Advice in the EU
The event will focus on the role of financial advice in empowering EU citizens to make informed financial decisions and to participate more actively in capital markets.
Drawing on insights and evidence from the 2025 FECIF White Book, the discussion will explore how financial advice can contribute to the objectives of the Savings and Investments Union, notably by supporting long-term savings and retirement adequacy, facilitating retail investor participation, and enabling the sustainable and digital transitions.
Event agenda
17:30 - 18:00
Registration 📋
Welcome to FECIF April Event
18:00 - 18:10
Keynote Speach
Vania Franceschelli
FECIF Chairwoman
18:10 - 18:20
Presentation
of key insights and evidence on financial advice in the EU from the 2025 White Book
Vania Franceschelli
FECIF Chairwoman
18:20 - 18:50
Panel Discussion:
Financial Advice for Europe’s Future: Empowering Citizens to Save, Invest, and Retire
Moderated by:
Simon Colboc
FECIF Secretary General
with:
Discussion points:
● Financial Advice as a Tool to Strengthen Long-Term Savings, Retirement Adequacy, and Support the SIU
● Empowering Retail Investors: Participation, Literacy, Confidence, and SIU Engagement
● Driving the Digital and Sustainable Transition in Line with the SIU
18:50 - 19:00
Q&A Session and Closing Remarks
Vania Franceschelli
FECIF Chairwoman
19:00 - 20:30
Cocktail & Connections 🥂
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