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Highlights from our Webinar "Banking, Crises, and Cooperative Banks"   Jacques Beyssade, Secretary General of Groupe BPCE and co-author of “Of Banks and Crises,” emphasised the resilience of cooperative banks, with their customer-focused, long-term value creation model.   Moderated by Mike Velthaak, Senior Advisor to the Management Board of Rabobank, panellists 🔴 Edoardo Rulli, Policy Officer at the European Commission, 🔴 Małgorzata Iwanicz-Drozdowska, Professor at SGH Warsaw School of Economics and CEO of Krajowy Związek Banków Spółdzielczych, and 🔴 David Murano, Deputy CEO and CRO of Grupo Caja de Ingenieros, discussed the importance of #inclusive financial strategies and the need for #proportional regulation to support sustainable growth.   Nina Schindler, EACB CEO, stressed the importance of reviewing overregulation to maintain Europe's competitiveness, in line with EACB’s recommendations 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e3NUxqen   Held in conjunction with #CoopsDay, this event reinforced the enduring strength and adaptability of cooperative banks in the evolving financial landscape. 🌍💪   More about the webinar: https://lnkd.in/es4HmHNb #CooperativeBanking #FinancialCrises #Regulation #EACB #SustainableFinance #InclusiveBanking

🌀 Time of change ahead in the European Parliament! With the new EU legislative cycle under preparation, #cooperativebanks are gearing up to contribute to addressing the challenges facing Europe's economies, societies, and #singlemarket.    This month, our newsletter gets specific about the way forward with: ➡ Markus Ferber, MdEP, re-elected Member of European Parliament, discussing his top priorities for the next term, including #EUsecuritisation and #marketintegration. ➡ Priscille Szeradzki, the new EACB president and Deputy CEO at Confédération Nationale du Crédit Mutuel (CNCM), highlighting her priorities for #marketdiversity and #energytransition.   The approach in regulation should include: #proportionality and #nondiscriminatory principles, #streamlining legislation, and #cuttingredtape.   🔗 See the EACB’ recommendations on these topics >> https://lnkd.in/e3NUxqen   👉 Read the newsletter: https://lnkd.in/egjm2xwp

🌍 With populist parties gaining momentum in Europe and economic growth trailing behind the US and Asia, what steps must banks and the next Commission take to ensure the old continent stays competitive? Join us for our upcoming webinar as we dive into this question and uncover actionable insights! 📅 Save the Date: 17 July 2024 🕒 Time: 14h30 CEST 📍 Location: Online - Join from anywhere! As the new EU legislative cycle kicks off in a volatile macro context, banking is ripe for transformation. The EACB invites you to a thought-provoking discussion on “Banking, Crises and Cooperative Banks”. Based on the recent publication "Of Banks and Crises", we’ll uncover insights from industry leaders and experts on the role of banks, especially cooperative banks, on what we can learn from past crises for the challenges ahead, and what's necessary to maximise banks’ potential. Featured speakers: ⭕ Edoardo Rulli, Policy Officer at the European Commission ⭕ Małgorzata Iwanicz-Drozdowska, Professor at SGH Warsaw School of Economics and CEO of Krajowy Związek Banków Spółdzielczych ⭕ David Murano, Deputy CEO and CRO of Grupo Caja de Ingenieros ⭕ Jacques Beyssade, Secretary General of Groupe BPCE Introduced by Nina Schindler and moderated by Mike Velthaak, Senior Adviser to the Management Board of Rabobank, discussions will consider crises’ impact on society and the economy, cooperative banks' role in #financialstability, and conclusions to be drawn for #EUregulation. 🔗Register now and secure your spot >> https://lnkd.in/d47iw7ER For more details, visit: https://lnkd.in/d2Af8PN5 Let’s redefine banks’ future together! #EuropeanBanking #FinancialStability #CooperativeBanks

We are honoured to announce that a longstanding and valued member of our team, Marieke Van Berkel, has been appointed as the representative for the EACB in the Banking Stakeholder Group (BSG), a key advisory group for the European Banking Authority (EBA) for a 4-year term. In collaboration with other appointed members, Marieke will provide advice to the EBA on regulatory and implementing technical standards, guidelines and recommendations. As Senior Director and Head of Department of Retail Banking, Financial Markets, Payments, and Digitalisation, Marieke brings extensive experience in #financialservices regulation to the BSG, covering all aspects of #retailbanking such as #AML, consumer and mortgage #lending, access to payment accounts, #dataprotection, #openfinance, the use of data and technology, investment services, #digitalisation and #digitaleuro. She is also a Board member of the European Payments Council (EPC). 🖇️ https://lnkd.in/dgtgqufw

Marking the #InternationalCooperativeDay on 6 July, EACB met with its member representatives in Paris to drive initiatives propelling the #cooperativeidentity. From exploring new #research angles, to employing a compelling narrative, and identifying relevant indicators for cooperatives in #EuropeanSustainabilityReportingStandards (ESRS), the next steps to a strong presence for the cooperative cause in banking are laid down. In the future of banking in the EU, a diverse market including a strong coop banking sector will certainly benefit #marketstability and economic prosperity in #communities and #regions, placing clients at its core. Thank you to Groupe BPCE, namely Jacques Beyssade, for hosting a dynamic exchange with a view of the Torre Eiffel! Hans Groeneveld Nina Schindler Volker Heegemann Pierre Lebard Eva Lluna Miller Robin Fieth Ignace Gustave Bikoula Giovanni Betti Elisabeth Delahousse Michal Krakowiak Minna Virtaranta Andreas Bley Silvia Liegl Roberto Muñoz Benet Analia Clouet Ryan van Hout #marketdiversity #cooperativevalues #financialstability

🌍🤝 Happy International Day of Cooperatives!   Today, we celebrate the power of cooperation and solidarity. As the European Association of Cooperative Banks (EACB), we are proud to stand with millions of members who believe in democratic governance, financial inclusion, and sustainable development. Together, we build stronger, more resilient communities. Here's to a future of collaboration and shared success!   #coopsday #coopbanking