26.09.2024
13:00-14:15

The fintech rulebook: how to navigate the crossover between finance and technology regulation?

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CEPS - Centre for European Policy Studies 1 Place du Congrès / Congresplein 1000 Brussels

Over the past few years, the EU has enacted comprehensive rules on both digital platforms and open finance. However, the interaction between the two is not yet fully understood. Large platforms engaging in financial transactions need to respect both sets of rules, with data privacy and data sharing at the core of the matter. The debate around the adequate policy approach is also discussed in other jurisdictions, including China, India and the US, to name the largest blocs.

The key question for financial service providers is of how technological progress is affecting the competitive landscape. Artificial intelligence, blockchain, big data, cloud computing, cryptocurrencies, central bank digital currencies and distributed ledger technology are making big inroads in the world of finance, and regulation in these different domains will affect the structure of finance providers.

Join us for a discussion with Douglas Arner, Hong Kong University, and Mattias Levin, European Commission, on the central role of infrastructure in digital financial transformation. We will highlight lessons from China, India, and the EU, as well as the impact of pandemics and other sustainability crises, while considering the risks generated by fintech. Arner will discuss his book FinTech: Finance, Technology and Regulation, co-authored with Ross Buckley, University of New South Wales, Sydney and Dirk Zetzsche University of Luxembourg.

AGENDA

12:45 – 13:00 Registration

13:00 – 13:20 Presentation by Douglas Arner, Kerry Holdings Professor in Law, University of Hong Kong

13:20 – 13:40 Reaction by Mattias Levin, Deputy Head of Service, Digital Finance Unit, DG FISMA

13:40 – 14:15 Q&A

Moderated by Judith Arnal, Senior Research Fellow, CEPS, ECRI, and Real Instituto Elcano.

This event is exclusive to CEPS, ECMI and ECRI members.