EDFA NEWSLETTER | October 2025

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EDFA NEWSLETTER | October 2025

Welcome to the latest from EDFA!

October builds on a strong start to the autumn season: from the fourth edition of Fintech Café on October 1st, to the release of EDFA’s landmark Position Paper on Crowdfunding, the month has been rich in policy engagement and strategic vision.

We also welcomed Noam Perets as EDFA’s new Secretary General, marking a new chapter in our leadership. With key events ahead in Warsaw and Paris, October sets the stage for deeper collaboration and bold steps toward shaping Europe’s digital finance future.

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EDFA Q3 Supervisory Board Meeting in Budapest

The EDFA Supervisory Board met on 9 September in Budapest for a productive session focused on strategy, public affairs priorities, partnerships, and ongoing programs in advocacy, networking, and industry insights.

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Noam Perets Appointed EDFA Secretary General

We’re pleased to announce that Noam Perets has been appointed Secretary General of the European Digital Finance Association. The appointment was made during the Supervisory Board Meeting in Budapest, marking an important step in strengthening EDFA’s leadership and advancing its mission.

Fintech Café - October 2025
On 1 October, EDFA hosted the fourth Fintech Café, bringing together fintech associations and experts to exchange views on key EU policy developments. This session focused on CBDCs, Stablecoins, and the 28th Regime, with reflections on FiDA and the European Innovation Act.
👉 Read more and join us for the next Fintech Café on 3 November, featuring a special guest speaker.

EDFA’s Q4 Supervisory Board Meeting - Warsaw
Our Q4 Supervisory Board Meeting will take place in Warsaw, hosted by FinTech Poland, alongside Warsaw Finance Week 2025. This end-of-year meeting will be an opportunity to reflect on our progress, set priorities for 2026, and strengthen collaboration across our community.

Public Affairs

EDFA Joins EU Fintech Industry Letter in Defence of FIDA

EDFA has joined ETPPA and 24 leading fintech organisations in signing a joint letter urging EU policymakers to preserve the ambition of the Framework for Financial Data Access (FIDA). The letter calls for an enabling open finance framework that supports innovation, competition, and consumer empowerment across Europe.

👉 Read the full letter

EDFA Meets the Central Bank of Hungary

On 10 September 2025, the EDFA Board met with the Central Bank of Hungary in Budapest to strengthen regulatory dialogue and cross-border collaboration within Europe’s fintech ecosystem. The discussion focused on innovation, payments, and opportunities for deeper cooperation between ecosystems.

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Bridging Borders: Fintech and Regulators for a Stronger Savings and Investments Union

On 19 November in Paris, EDFA will launch its new Bridging Borders Roundtables - a series connecting fintech associations and national supervisors across Europe to foster dialogue and cooperation.
The first edition will focus on building a stronger Savings and Investments Union by addressing fragmentation and promoting cross-border growth for fintechs and SMEs.

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Working Group Updates

Joint Position Paper: Building Europe’s Crowdfunding Future

On September 18, EDFA published its Position Paper “Building Europe’s Crowdfunding Future”, supported by 25 fintech associations across Europe. The document outlines 10 concrete proposals to develop a €1 trillion crowdfunding industry by 2030, with tailored recommendations for 19 jurisdictions. Key priorities include regulatory simplification, tax incentives, integration into the Savings and Investment Union, and greater recognition of ECSPs. A unified call to unlock the full potential of crowdfunding as a driver of growth, innovation, and financial inclusion across Europe.

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EDFA Responds to European Commission Consultation on the 28th Regime

EDFA has submitted its official response to the European Commission’s consultation on the 28th Regime, marking an important step for Europe’s fintech community. The response, developed under EDFA’s Task Force on the 28th Regime and the European Innovation Act, highlights key priorities such as digital-by-default operations, cross-border efficiency, and harmonised investment frameworks.

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🔍 How to Do FinTech in Poland 2025: New Report Released

FinTech Poland has released the latest “How to Do FinTech in Poland 2025” report, developed with partners including the Polish Investment and Trade Agency, Mastercard, and Kontomatik. The publication highlights Poland’s fintech potential, regulatory landscape, and market opportunities.

👉 Download the report here

Upcoming Events

Voilà! The FINE Impact - October 21, Paris

EDFA is pleased to support Voilà! The FINE Impact, organised together with RoFintech as part of Finance Innovation’s Investment Day 2025. This dynamic event gathers over 800 fintech investors, founders, and policymakers to exchange insights and explore cross-border opportunities across Europe.

🎟️ EDFA members can attend for free - contact us to receive your ticket.
🔗 Learn more

Future Finance Summit at the Warsaw Finance Week 2025

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 organized 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

Digital Finance Summit

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.

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

🔗 Explore the agenda and register now

XIV World Finance & Banking Symposium 2025

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

International Conference for Alternative Finance Research 2026

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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