Registration
 

Welcoming Remarks:
Tim Armbruster,  Group Treasurer, KfW
 

Welcome Address:
Jeanette Schwamberger, State Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance
 

Opening Remarks:
Bettina Orlopp, CEO, Commerzbank
 

Keynote:
Piotr Plizga, Deputy Head of Unit, Policy Definition & Coordination, DG FISMA
 

Panel 1: "Evaluating the Commission proposal on securitisation: benefits and drwabacks"

The European Commission’s proposal on securitisation is expected to reinvigorate the European securitisation market and to influence both the integration and efficiency of capital markets. Is the proposal suitable for achieving these objectives? Do they contribute to companies' ability to innovate and can they facilitate transition financing? 

Moderator:
Dr. Thomas Gstädtner, President of the Supervisory Board of EBI

Panelists:

• Piotr Plizga, Deputy Head of Unit, DG FISMA
• Johannes Erhard, Senior Policy Officer, German Federal Ministry of Finance
• Esther Wehmeier, Head of Section, European Supervisory Policy, ECB
• Neil Aiken, Global Head of Asset Solutions & Structured Finance, Commerzbank
  
   

Panel 2: "Strengthening capital markets: the role of equity and securitisation in a Savings and Investment Union"

Achieving deeper and more efficient European financial markets requires the effective interplay of different funding instruments. Equity financing and securitisation both have the potential to drive integration, improve capital allocation, and foster cross-border investment. This discussion examines the role securitisation can play in supporting sustainable investment without compromising financial stability.

Moderator:
Michaela Zattler, Head of Banking Supervision and Accounting, BdB

Panellists:

• Dr. Bart Joosen, Member of the Academic Board of EBI
• Prof. Marc-Steffen Rapp, University of Marburg
• Dr.  Matthias Liermann, Global Head of Product Management, DWS
• Dr. Stephan Tilke, SVP Client Relationship & Risk Direct Credit Solutions, Munich Re
• Bernd Loewen, Member of the Executive Board, KfW
   

Conclusion

Closing Remarks:
Tim Armbruster, Group Treasurer, KfW and Jan-Peter Hülbert, Managing Director, TSI

Reception