Europe stands at a decisive crossroads, with its destiny in its own hands. Caught between the United States and China, our continent must give itself the means to ensure its sovereignty and finance an unprecedented defense effort, without abandoning the greening of its economy.

This cannot be achieved without a strong financial sector. However, geopolitical and commercial tensions and the financial deregulation announced across the Atlantic are redefining the landscape in which banks, insurers and investors will be operating until the end of 2024.

What is the right regulatory mix to maintain a level playing field with US banks? Will the Savings and Investment Union finally become a reality by overcoming national political blockages? Finally, are investors and asset management companies, who have been incorporating ESG criteria into their policies for over 20 years, being encouraged to adjust their strategies in the light of the new context?

Thursday October 9, 2025
Paris, Shangri-La Paris hotel
16:30-19:00
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Please note : Philippe SETBON, President of AFG, will take part to the second panel “UNITED WE STAND – At last, a decisive year for the union of savings and investment? What does Europe need to be more ambitious? – Facilitating securitization and equity investments for institutional investors, recourse to venture capital, pan-European retirement savings product (PEPP), etc. – Unified supervision of capital markets?”