Fewer Rules or Fewer Borders? What Our Banks Need to Finance Europe's Future

8 September 2026 | 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Q Club | Friedrichstraße 181, 10117 Berlin

European banks are in a much stronger position than they were a decade ago: they are better capitalised, more profitable, and increasingly well regarded by investors. Yet banking competitiveness has moved to the centre of the European policy debate.

Join us as we discuss the ability of banks to finance the EU economy and the importance of simplification and integration in the banking sector with Frank Elderson, Member of the Executive Board and Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board of the European Central Bank.