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Q1 Supervisory Board Meeting in Frankfurt

On 12 February 2026, EDFA held its Q1 2026 Supervisory Board Meeting in Frankfurt alongside the Frankfurt Digital Finance Conference, hosted by Digital Invest Germany. The Supervisory Board welcomed new members, reviewed EDFA’s priorities for 2026 and beyond and took stock of EDFA’s current programmes and community formats.

Welcoming a new member!

We are happy to welcome a new organisation joining the EDFA community, further strengthening our representation and engagement across Europe’s digital finance ecosystem.

• Bundesverband für elektronische Wertpapiere (Association for Electronic Securities) - Promotes electronic and crypto-securities under Germany’s eWpG framework, representing issuers and service providers while supporting the modernisation of securities law and Germany’s financial centre.

Fintech Visits - February 2026

EDFA hosted the February Fintech Visits to DG FISMA session, spotlighting Bulgaria and bringing together Fintech Bulgaria and DG FISMA for an in-person exchange on key implementation topics across PSD3/PSR, CCD2, MiCA, DORA, eIDAS 2.0 and AML. The session highlighted the value of direct dialogue between national ecosystems and EU policymakers.

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Fintech Café - February 2026

On 3 February, EDFA hosted the February Fintech Café, an informal online gathering bringing together fintech associations and ecosystem representatives.

The next Fintech Café will take place on 9 March.

👉Register here

Webinar: Crossing Borders - Regulation, Collaboration and the Path to Global Dealflow

EDFA’s Working Group on ECSP, together with the Global Equity Crowdfunding Alliance (GECA) and CrowdfundInsider, is hosting an interactive webinar on cross-border equity crowdfunding.

• The Global Equity Crowdfunding Fragmentation: Introduction to the GECA White Paper

• Recent regulatory developments in the EU, USA and UK

• Panel discussion on overcoming cross-border fragmentation through compliance and technological solutions

👉Register here

Working Group Updates

Is your association a member of EDFA?

Join our working groups to contribute to key policy discussions and ensure your voice is heard at the European level. 

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Working Group Highlights

EDFA’s working groups continue to bring together experts and members from across Europe to discuss key developments shaping the future of digital finance.

• AI Digital and Data Security: The Working Group continues to exchange on the EU AI Act implementation in financial services. The latest session included a regulator's view from the Irish Central Bank Innovation Hub on AI sandboxes and a member case study on CCD2 and AI-supported creditworthiness.

• Open Finance: The Working Group discussed the current state of play of FiDA and the importance of maintaining constructive engagement at the EU level. The exchange highlighted the need for clear messaging focused on competitiveness and the Single Market, alongside coordination with relevant ecosystem initiatives.

• Blockchain & Crypto: The Working Group exchanged on the DLT Pilot Regime and MiCAR supervision, with a focus on supporting market uptake and strengthening supervisory convergence across Member States. The session also featured member presentations on tokenised securities registries, issuance infrastructure, and DLT use cases in practice. The discussion will inform EDFA’s response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the Savings and Investments Union.

• ECSP (Crowdfunding): The Working Group discussed scalability and practical implementation topics under the ECSP Regulation, including EDFA’s published letter on the EUR 5m threshold. Members also exchanged on LEI requirements, KIIS cost disclosure, investor education, and the strong uptake for the Malaga programme at ICAFR26. 
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Brussels Policy Watch

EDFA encourages members and ecosystem stakeholders to respond, particularly on issues affecting digital finance competitiveness and cross-border market integration.

EU banking competitiveness consultation

• Call for evidence | deadline: 11 March 2026

• Targeted consultation | deadline: 19 April 2026

AMLA customer due diligence RTS

• Public Consultation | deadline: 8 May 2026

News from Our Community

 🇪🇸 AEFI | Mission Spain 2026

Finnovating (AEFI’s member) has opened registrations for Mission Spain 2026, a curated programme for international companies looking to establish, expand, or accelerate business in the Spanish market.

Mission Spain offers structured access to key players across Spain’s fintech and digital finance ecosystem, including corporates, financial institutions, regulators, and specialised service providers.

EDFA members benefit from an exclusive 10% participation discount.

The programme combines targeted business meetings, practical regulatory and compliance sessions, institutional support, insights on incentives for foreign companies, and access to high-level private networking events.

👉 Schedule a meeting to learn more

 🇮🇹 ItaliaFintech joins high‑level discussion with DG FISMA

On 24 February ItaliaFintech took part in a closed‑door meeting in Rome with John Berrigan, Director‑General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union (DG FISMA) at the European Commission.

The discussion focused on key priorities for the European digital finance ecosystem, including regulatory developments, competitiveness, and the role of fintech in supporting innovation and market growth. ItaliaFintech contributed its perspective on how to strengthen the sector and enhance collaboration between institutions and industry players.

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Upcoming Events

Baltic Payment Forum 2026 – Vilnius, 3 March
Join global payments leaders to discuss innovation, regulation, and cross-border growth.
EDFA members receive a special discount via their national associations.
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Money Motion 2026 – Zagreb, 11–12 March
Money Motion returns for its 4th edition, bringing together fintech leaders and innovators across banking, payments, crypto, retail, and technology to explore the future of finance.

🎟 EDFA member benefits available via the EDFA Member Hub.
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Stockholm Fintech Week 2026 - Stockholm, 18–19 March

Stockholm Fintech Week brings together founders, financial institutions, regulators, investors, and innovators from across Europe to explore the future of financial services.

Citywide series of side events and curated networking moments on 18 March, followed by a high-level conference on 19 March at Münchenbryggeriet, featuring discussions on emerging trends, regulation, and cross-border collaboration in fintech.

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Digital Euro Conference - Frankfurt, 26 March

A one-day conference focused on the latest developments in CBDCs, stablecoins, tokenized commercial bank money, and the future of digital money, with options to attend on-site or online. Exclusive EDFA member benefits are available via the EDFA Member Hub.

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MEMBER EVENT: FinTech R:Evolution 2026 – Paris, 1 April 

France FinTech’s flagship fintech event returns to Station F for its 11th edition, bringing together entrepreneurs, decision-makers, investors, researchers and regulators for a full day of debates, workshops and networking.

Exclusive EDFA member benefits are available via the EDFA Member Hub.

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International Conference for Alternative Finance Research 2026 – Malaga, 10–12 April

The 5th International Conference for Alternative Finance Research (ICAFR 2026) will take place in Málaga, Spain, bringing together researchers, policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders to discuss developments in crowdfunding, digital investing, and alternative finance.
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AI Everything Abu Dhabi - May 11, 2026

The event will bring together innovators, policy-makers, investors, and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge AI technologies, pioneering research, and industry-ready solutions across multiple sectors.

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