11th Annual QED Conference on Cross-border regulation of financial services

Finance

Hybrid conference

Discussion Point

• What’s needed to develop a regulatory framework that fosters trust?
• In a globalized world with heightened mobility, how can we design effective and robust regulation which also respects national differences?
• What areas should the next Commission prioritize in terms of cross-border financial regulation?
• Given that equivalence usually depends on reciprocal actions from third countries, what practical strategies can enhance long-term cooperation between the EU and these countries?
• How should the EU relate to the Berne Financial Services Agreement between the UK and Switzerland?
• Brexit phase II – what opportunities exist for alignment between the two regulatory regimes?
• What are the international aspects of financial stability within the non-banking sector, and what steps should be taken moving forward?
• How might the Capital Markets Union (CMU) and Banking Union contribute to reinforcing the EU’s position on the global stage?

Programme

14:00-14:30 Registration and networking

14:30-14:35 Introductory remarks by the moderator

14:35-15:10 Introductory remarks by speakers

15:10-16:10 Panel discussion and Q&A

16:10-17:00 Networking

Speakers

Moderator:
Chris Muyldermans

Lecturer Odisee, University of Applied Sciences, Brussels

Chris Muyldermans has built a diverse career across finance, academia, and public service. She is currently a Lecturer at Odisee University of Applied Sciences in Brussels, a Board Member of Child-Help, and serves as a lay judge at the Court of Enterprises in Antwerpen. Chris' professional background includes various roles within the KBC Group, notably as Head of EU Affairs from 2017 to March 2024, where she represented KBC Group in interactions with European institutions and financial industry bodies. Her experience also extends to regulatory affairs, policy advice, and leadership positions in asset management both in Brussels and internationally. Chris's early career focused on banking management and financial markets. Chris holds a Master in Law from the Catholic University of Leuven and has completed studies at the Vlerick Management School in Gent.