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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.
The Venue
Le Louise Hotel, Brussels
Le Louise Hotel Brussels
Room: Metamorphose I
Av. de la Toison d'Or 40
1050 Brussels, Belgium
Event Agenda
17:30 - 18:00
Registration 📋
Welcome to FECIF April Event
18:00 - 18:10
Keynote Speech
18:10 - 18:20
Presentation
of key insights and evidence on financial advice in the EU from the 2025 White Book
18:20 - 18:50
Panel Discussion:
Financial Advice for Europe’s Future: Empowering Citizens to Save, Invest, and Retire
Moderated by:
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
19:00 - 20:30
Cocktail & Connections 🥂
FECIF White Book
The White Book at the Heart of the Discussion
12+
Months of Research
20+
Interviews Conducted
30
European Contries
Charting a Vision for the Future of Financial Advice in Europe
The White Book 2025 is a strategic publication that provides:
an analysis of the financial advisory sector in Europe
outlines a vision for its future development
explores key trends and emerging challenges
offers valuable insights for professionals and policymakers
On November 4th, FECIF officially presented its new White Book 2025 to members and selected partners, a milestone publication that goes far beyond data collection or policy review.
The FECIF White Book 2025 served as a key reference throughout the discussion of FECIF's April event, providing both context and direction for the exchange. Its insights on financial advice, investor behaviour and long-term savings helped frame the debate around the practical challenges and opportunities linked to the Savings and Investments Union.