AFME Highlights Missed Simplification Opportunities in EU Digital Omnibus
The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) today warned that the Commission’s failure to adopt bold simplification measures on cyber and operational resilience within the Digital Omnibus Package risks creating an ever-growing operational burden for the financial services sector. In its response to the Commission’s Digital Fitness Check Call for Evidence, which closes today, AFME calls on the European Parliament and Council to encourage the Commission to reconsider its approach ahead of upcoming trilogue negotiations later this year.
- 1Press ReleaseAFME Highlights Missed Simplification Opportunities in EU Digital Omnibus
- 2ReportThe mobilisation of capital in Germany - On three questions around private investments
- 3Data ResearchSecuritisation Report 2025 Full Year & Q4 2025
- 4Upcoming EventAFME's Spanish Capital Markets Conference 2026
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We are the voice of the leading banks in Europe’s financial markets
We represent over 150 leading global and European banks and other significant market players. Our members play a vital role in Europe’s financial ecosystem, underwriting around 90% of European corporate and sovereign debt, and 85% of European listed equity capital issuances.
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AFME's Spanish Capital Markets Conference 2026
AFME’s Annual Spanish Capital Markets Conference in Madrid is the leading forum for senior industry leaders, policy makers, and regulators shaping the future of Spain’s financial markets. Now in its 17th year, the event brings together key stakeholders to discuss the trends, opportunities, and challenges driving Spain’s capital markets within the broader European and global context.
This year’s agenda will explore a wide range of topics across fixed income - with a strong focus on securitisation - equities, ESG, and digital transformation. Delegates will gain valuable insights into the latest regulatory developments, market innovations, and growth strategies that are shaping the next phase of Spain’s financial ecosystem.
The conference fosters high-level constructive dialogue between AFME members, regulators, and solution providers around how capital markets can drive Spain’s economic growth.
AFME Member rate: €729 + VAT
Non-member rate: €1,049 + VAT
Multi-booking discount:
• 10% off when booking 3 or more delegates at the same time
• 20% off when booking 5 or more delegates at the same time
Multi booking discounts can be applied at check out for group bookings.
Complimentary subject to verification:
• Investor: promo code INVESTOR
• Regulator: promo code REGULATOR
• Press: promo code PRESS
Note: Promo codes are case sensitive
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AFME's European Financial Integration Conference 2026
AFME is delighted to announce the return of the European Financial Integration Conference, taking place on 19–20 May 2026 in Frankfurt.
Held in one of Europe’s key financial centres, this prestigious event will bring together top policymakers, industry leaders, and influential figures from the regulatory and business communities for a day and a half of insightful discussions and engaging content.
Against the backdrop of evolving macroeconomic and geopolitical dynamics, and in the context of ongoing efforts to deepen financial integration, this year’s conference will focus on practical steps to accelerate progress towards a more integrated European financial market.
Central to our agenda will be the continued work on the European Savings and Investments Union (SIU) and its role in mobilising private financing to meet Europe’s investment needs. Policymakers and industry experts will explore how to simplify frameworks, strengthen supervisory architecture, and leverage innovation to build deeper, more liquid capital markets. We will also examine the global regulatory perspective and the latest trends shaping market integration.
Key themes include:
- A successful SIU strategy: achievements, priorities, actions
- Delivering on simplification objectives and their relevance for integration
- Leveraging innovation to integrate markets, including the role of DLT and stablecoins
- The supervisory architecture’s contribution to integration, from banking and markets perspectives
- Latest trends in market integration and the macroeconomic and geopolitical backdrop
- The global perspective and role of international fora
Join us in Frankfurt for this pivotal conference and be part of shaping the future of European financial integration.
*This event is free to attend for members. Non member rates can be found below.
Early bird fee ends 17th March 2026
Non-member Early bird: €495+ VAT
Non-member (from 10th March): €695+ VAT
Multi-booking discount:
• 10% off when booking 3 or more delegates at the same time
• 20% off when booking 5 or more delegates at the same time
Multi booking discounts can be applied at check out for group bookings.
Complimentary subject to verification:
• Investor: promo code INVESTOR
• Regulator: promo code REGULATOR
• Press: promo code PRESS
To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact Cheryl Chickowski at [email protected] or on +44 (0)7824 874 391.
If you have any questions regarding your booking, please contact [email protected].
Read AFME's Press Policy here.The Westin Grand Frankfurt19 May 2026 - EventConference
AFME's European Compliance and Legal Conference 2026
AFME’s 10th Annual European Compliance and Legal Conference is meticulously curated to attract a diverse audience, including Heads of Compliance, Heads of Regulatory Affairs, Heads of Government Affairs, Risk professionals, General Counsel, Compliance professionals, Regulatory Affairs professionals, Law firms, Lawyers, European Regulators, Supervisors and Policymakers, Central banks, Consultants, Technology providers, Vendors and financial press. This event provides a unique opportunity for attendees to gain valuable insights, hear from industry experts, earn CPD hours and IJE credits, and establish connections with industry leaders and experts. Renowned speakers, representing banks, policymakers, and regulators, will share their perspectives on the evolving regulatory landscape.
Set against a backdrop of the complex and dynamic regulatory environment, the conference serves as a pivotal hub for over 350+ professionals annually. The programme consists of specialist keynote presentations, industry expert panel discussions and interactive networking, bringing together senior industry stakeholders from across the sector. The aim is to provide a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted aspects shaping the compliance and legal landscape in Europe.
The conference will address a broad spectrum of critical topics, including views from global Heads of Compliance, geopolitical considerations, Compliance and Risk alignment, General Counsels discussion, Enforcement and Investigations, Market Abuse and Surveillance, Investor Protection, Corporate Governance and Accountability regimes, utilising Technology and Compliance, Data Governance, Diversity and Inclusion, Culture and many more.
We invite you to join us for our Annual European Compliance and Legal Conference—an immersive experience where industry leaders converge, insights flow freely, and meaningful connections take root. Be a part of this dynamic event, where thought leaders and professionals come together to navigate the intricate terrain of regulatory challenges and emerging trends.
Super early bird fee, ends 16th April 2026
AFME member Super Early bird: €625+ VAT
Non-member Super Early bird: €865+ VAT
Multi-booking discount:
• 10% off when booking 3 or more delegates at the same time
• 20% off when booking 5 or more delegates at the same time
Multi booking discounts can be applied at check out for group bookings.
Complimentary subject to verification:
• Regulator: promo code REGULATOR
• Press: promo code PRESS
Book your stay for the conference here , limited spaces available.The Pullman, Montparnasse, Paris21 September 2026 - EventConference
OPTIC 2026
OPTIC returns to London for 2026. Join us as we bring together the industry’s leading voices to discuss the future of operations and post trade, and the role of technology in driving the transformation of Europe’s capital markets.
The two-day agenda is packed with keynote addresses from senior policymakers and regulators, thought-provoking panels featuring speakers from Europe’s leading financial institutions, market infrastructures, and service providers, and ample networking opportunities for attendees.
OPTIC is the essential industry event for navigating the opportunities and challenges arising from a rapidly changing regulatory, technological and operational environment. Delegates will hear insights from the industry leaders on how new technologies are being implemented today, what might come next, and how the global regulatory policy agenda is evolving.
This event is attended by senior capital market professionals working in operations, post-trade, technology, regulation and policy, and key themes for 2026 will include:
⦁ The changing role of financial market infrastructures – competition vs collaboration
⦁ The transformative potential of AI in operations
⦁ How the industry is preparing to implement T+1 and tackle existing post-trade inefficiencies
⦁ Policy levers for improving Europe’s global competitiveness
⦁ The evolving regulatory landscape for digital assets
⦁ Challenges and opportunities of different potential DLT-based market architectures
⦁ How firms are managing increasingly complex networks of clients, counterparties and service providers
⦁ How operations teams are leading the way in driving innovation of capital markets
Click here to view our sample delegate list.
Super Early-bird Registration fees (rate expires 23 April):
• AFME member: £515 ex VAT
• Non member: £695 ex VAT
Multi-booking discount:
• 10% off when booking 3 or more delegates at the same time
• 20% off when booking 5 or more delegates at the same time
Multi booking discounts can be applied at check out for group booking.
Complimentary subject to verification:
• Regulator: promo code REGULATOR
• Press: promo code PRESS
Note: Promo codes are case sensitive
To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact Cheryl Chickowski at [email protected] or on +44 (0)7824 874 391. If you have any questions regarding your booking, please contact [email protected].
Read AFME's Press Policy here.Hilton London Bankside19 October 2026
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Capital Markets
To support growth in the EU and UK and to finance the significant investments required for digital and sustainable transformations, AFME advocates for deep, integrated, and competitive capital markets. AFME works with members to address operational and structural barriers, enhance market practices, and ensure that regulation supports both investor protection and market efficiency.
Prudential Regulation & Supervision
AFME’s role is to support member firms and policy makers in the assessment and formulation of prudential policies that are efficient and risk-sensitive while enabling banks to run their business in an internationally-competitive environment. A priority of AFME’s work is to reduce regional prudential fragmentation and to facilitate European and global financial integration.
Sustainable Finance
AFME’s focus is on supporting members through the transition to a sustainable economy. We promote the mobilisation of capital in support of sustainable objectives, with an emphasis on the pivotal role of banks and capital markets.
Digital Innovation
AFME works to facilitate the adoption of digital innovation in capital markets by: developing regulatory positions that enable members to make appropriate use of emerging technologies; supporting the growth of innovation-based market infrastructures; providing members and policy makers with a platform for discussions on the implementation and management of new technologies.
Compliance & Tax
Our European Compliance work focuses on influencing the European regulatory environment to foster a culture of integrity and effective conduct regulation.
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We represent wholesale banking from a European perspective, guided by active member firm involvement and expert-led committees that shape our policy, market, and prudential work. Our insights are grounded in evidence-based research, publications, and events, delivered by a team with deep financial markets expertise.
