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EDFA NEWSLETTER | September 2025

Welcome to the latest from EDFA!

September kicks off with renewed energy for Europe’s digital finance community. From the third edition of Fintech Café d’Europe, held on September 1st, to the upcoming Q3 EDFA Supervisory Board Meeting in Budapest on September 9th hosted by EFISZ, this month is rich with opportunities for collaboration and strategic dialogue. We’re also excited to spotlight Fintech Norway in the next edition of Fintech Visits DG FISMA, offering a deep dive into the Nordic fintech ecosystem and its approach to innovation and regulation.

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What are we working on at EDFA?

The next EDFA Supervisory Board meeting is just around the corner

Our Q3 Supervisory Board Meeting will take place in Budapest on September 9th, hosted by EFISZ. It will be a valuable opportunity for in-person collaboration, strategic dialogue, and community building. As part of the program, a dedicated meeting between EDFA and the Central Bank of Hungary will also take place: it will be an exciting opportunity to deepen institutional ties and exchange perspectives on the future of financial innovation.

Fintech Cafè d’Europe - 3rd session

The third edition of Fintech Café d’Europe took place on Monday, September 1st. This informal and open gathering brings together fintech associations from across Europe and beyond to exchange ideas, share insights, and strengthen collaboration on the future of digital finance.

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Next stop for Fintech Visits DG FISMA: Fintech Norway
We’re pleased to announce that the upcoming edition of Fintech Visits will spotlight Fintech Norway, offering insights into the Nordic ecosystem and its approach to innovation, regulation, and cross-border collaboration.

👉Read more about the latest edition

Public Affairs

Call for Evidence on the 28th Regime

The European Commission has launched a consultation on the creation of the 28th Regime - an optional EU-wide legal framework to help innovative companies overcome barriers caused by divergent national rules. Further context can be found in the Draft Report and the Procedure File (2025/2079(INL)).

We strongly encourage organisations with relevant insights or experience to contribute to this consultation.

The consultation is open until 30 September 2025.

Submit your response here

Consultation on the future European Innovation Act

The European Commission has opened a consultation on the European Innovation Act, a key element of the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy. The initiative aims to create a more innovation-friendly environment by easing access to finance, talent, and infrastructure, and by reducing Single Market fragmentation.

The consultation is open until 3 October 2025.

Submit your response here.

EDFA Board Members Join GECA’s Steering Committee

We’re proud to share that Karsten Wenzlaff and Florence de Maupeou, members of the EDFA Supervisory Board, have joined the Steering Committee of the Global Equity Crowdfunding Alliance (GECA). GECA is an international organization committed to promoting regulatory harmonization, market development, and best practices in equity crowdfunding across the globe.

Their appointment marks a new step in strengthening European representation in global fintech dialogues.

Working Group Updates

Our Latest Position Paper on the Retail Investor Journey

The European Digital Finance Association has released its newest  Position Paper in response to ESMA’s consultation on the retail investor experience. This document represents the unified voice of Fintech associations and crowdfunding platforms across Europe, advocating for smarter regulation, broader access, and stronger protections for individual investors.

Key principles include transparency, financial inclusion, interactive education, and data-driven portfolio diversification.

👉 Read more on our website

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🔍Digital Invest Germany Workshop on ECSP Liability|September 10, 2025

Digital Invest Germany is hosting a workshop on civil liability for alternative finance platforms in Frankfurt on September 10, 2025. Targeted at fintechs and legal professionals operating under ECSP, MiFID, or crypto regimes in Germany, this invite-only event offers a 50% discount for EDFA members.

Contact [email protected] to express interest.

💡ItaliaFintech calls for smarter regulation on Crypto supervision fees
ItaliaFintech has submitted a position paper to CONSOB as part of the consultation on supervisory contributions under MiCAR and Legislative Decree 129/2024. The paper warns that introducing new fees too quickly could hinder the growth of Italy’s crypto sector and shift competitiveness abroad. It calls for a 24-month suspension, a public-private strategy table, streamlined authorization processes, and more transparent use of supervisory resources.

Read the full document here

Upcoming Events

Stay ahead of the game and mark your calendars or add EDFA’s event calendar to your agenda. EDFA partners with key industry events to offer members curated access, speaking opportunities, and exclusive benefits. More details are available in the EDFA Member Hub.

Financial Innovation Forum 2025 – September 18, London

EDFA is pleased to support the 4th Annual Financial Innovation Forum – Payments & RegTech, taking place at the Intercontinental Hotel in Mayfair.

This one-day event brings together leading voices in payments, compliance, and financial innovation to explore the latest trends and regulatory developments shaping the industry.

🎟️ EDFA members benefit from an exclusive discount code: qube15

🔗 Learn more and register

CV Summit 2025 – 23–24 September, Zürich

Join Switzerland’s leading event on digital assets, blockchain, and AI, bringing together top financial players and tech innovators to shape the future of digital finance.

🎟️ EDFA members get 20% off with code EDFA_20: Register here

More info: www.cvsummit.ch

Latvia Fintech Forum 2025 – 30 September, Riga

Held in the iconic Small Guild, this leading event, organised by Latvijas Banka and key Latvian agencies, brings together regulators, investors, and innovators to boost fintech across Northern Europe and the Baltics.

Registration opens 2 September – mark your calendar and be part of the conversation shaping Europe’s digital finance future.

More information: https://fintechforum.lv/

Connect with the forefront of Nordic fintech at the most essential conference in northern Europe on September 24–25. With over 2,000 attendees and 100+ sessions, Nordic Fintech Week brings together startups, investors, regulators, and financial institutions for two days of high-impact content and networking.

EDFA members benefit from a special discount - details will be shared in the EDFA Member Hub.

🔗Learn more & register

Amsterdam Fintech Event 2025 – October 1–3

Join three dynamic days at WTC and TNW in Amsterdam, where fintech leaders, innovators, and public stakeholders gather to shape the future of finance. Topics include: AI in Fintech, Future of Payments,Tokenisation & Digital Assets, Embedded Finance Expect expert panels, company showcases, and top-tier networking.  

EDFA members get 10% off – visit the EDFA Member Hub for your code

More info & tickets: https://www.amsterdamfintechevent.com/

FMC25 – October 3, Chisinau, Moldova

EDFA is pleased to support FMC25, the leading fintech event in Moldova, powered by Mastercard and maib.

Join fintech innovators, banks, regulators, and thought leaders to explore Moldova’s fast-growing financial sector and the future of finance in Eastern Europe.

🎤 Speakers include leaders from the National Bank of Moldova, government officials and international experts.

🎟️ Exclusive 15% discount for our community with code: FMC25EDFA15

🔗 Register now

Future Finance Summit 2025 – November 3–5, Warsaw
EDFA is proud to support the third edition of the Future Finance Summit, held during Warsaw Finance Week and organised by Future Finance Poland in partnership with FinTech Poland.

With 200+ speakers and strong international participation, the Summit is a key platform for shaping the future of finance in Poland and across Europe.

Learn more: https://futurefinancepoland.com/

Digital Finance Summit 2025 – December 2, Brussels
DFS25 is Europe's premier fintech event, hosted by Fintech Belgium. This year’s edition will spotlight the technologies reshaping finance, such as AI, embedded finance, blockchain, and digital assets and explore how Europe is stepping into global fintech leadership.

🎟️EDFA community members get 30% off tickets with promo code EDFA_FTBE_MED25

🔗 Explore the agenda and register now

XIV World Finance & Banking Symposium – December 15–17, 2025, Brno, Czech Republic
EDFA is pleased to support the 14th edition of the World Finance & Banking Symposium, hosted at the Faculty of Business and Economics, Mendel University in Brno.

This premier academic event brings together researchers, scholars, and industry professionals to explore cutting-edge developments in finance and banking.

Whether you're presenting, attending, or collaborating, this is a key moment to shape the future of financial research.

👉Learn more and apply here

ICAFR 2026 – April 10–12, Malaga, Spain

The 5th International Conference for Alternative Finance Research, a global forum exploring the latest in crowdfunding, digital lending, microfinance, invoice trading, and crypto assets will take place in Malaga and will be organized by University of Agder, Utrecht University, and University of Malaga.

🔗 Learn more and register

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