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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🔎 What do the latest EU AML/CFT developments mean in practice? Join our AML Intermediate Academy! 📅 4–6 November 2026 📍 Frankfurt, Germany 🗓️ Registration deadline: 15 October 👥 15% group discount for 3+ participants from the same organisation Programme & registration 👉 fbf.eui.eu/course/anti-...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🤖💳 How are AI and emerging technologies reshaping financial markets, behaviour and services? This week, our workshop brought together academia, institutions and industry to discuss applications across finance, and the regulatory, ethical and societal challenges they raise.

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

More than 200 people have already registered for the launch of the Geopolitics and Geoeconomics of Finance Lab! Join us online: 📅 5 October | 12:00–13:15 CEST 🎟️ Free registration: fbf.eui.eu/events/?id=5... #GeoFinanceLab

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Geopolitics and Geoeconomics of Finance Lab

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

What role can #tokenisation play in Europe’s Savings and Investments Union? On 28 September, experts met in Florence for a closed roundtable to discuss its opportunities, applications and policy questions, as part of the #SIULab research initiative. More on the SIU Lab: fbf.eui.eu/savings-and-...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🌐🪙 Stablecoin regulation is national. Activity is cross-border. Our latest Policy Brief by Andrew Whitworth explores models for international openness and reciprocity, and alternatives to jurisdiction-wide equivalence. Full paper: cadmus.eui.eu/entities/pub...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Our #BankResolution Academy wrapped up in Florence this week! 40 participants from 20 countries came together for 3 intensive days exploring bank resolution, from bail-in and resolution planning to real bank failures and the evolving CMDI framework. Thank you to all our speakers and participants!

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

EU AML/CFT rules are evolving. Our #AML Intermediate Academy in Frankfurt (4–6 Nov) explores the new Single Rulebook, AMLA, risk-based supervision, cross-border cooperation and emerging challenges. 📅 Deadline: 15 Oct 👉 fbf.eui.eu/course/anti-...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🌍 On 5 October, together w/ @eui-stg.bsky.social, we launch the Geopolitics and Geoeconomics of Finance Lab #GeoFinanceLab Join us online as we explore how finance interacts with geopolitical and geoeconomic dynamics. 📅 5 Oct | 12:00–13:15 CEST 🔗 Free registration: fbf.eui.eu/events/?id=5...

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Geopolitics and Geoeconomics of Finance Lab

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🎥 What will the #SIU change for Europeans in five years? For Andrea Beltramello, market integration is at the core: deeper, more integrated capital markets that better serve citizens and companies. Discover the #SIULab 👉 fbf.eui.eu/savings-and-...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

💶 How can Europe turn household savings into investment? Our latest #FBFblog explores the EU’s Savings and Investment Accounts (SIAs), their potential to benefit citizens and European businesses, and the challenges of making them accessible and attractive 👉 fbf.eui.eu/from-deposit... #SIULab

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Deliver on a promise. Build trust. 🎥 Petra Hielkema, @eiopa.europa.eu Chairperson, on what it takes to make the Savings and Investments Union relevant to European citizens: helping them secure better pensions. Discover the #SIULab 👉 fbf.eui.eu/savings-and-...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The EU’s AML/CFT framework is changing. Is your organisation ready? Join our #AML Intermediate Academy in Frankfurt, 4–6 Nov, for practical insights into the Single Rulebook, AMLA, risk-based supervision, financial intelligence and emerging financial crime risks. 👉 fbf.eui.eu/course/anti-...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

How can government #VentureCapital help Europe close its innovation funding gap? 📄 Read our latest paper by Marius Berger, Chiara Criscuolo & Lorenzo Moretti 👇 hdl.handle.net/1814/96105

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🤖 How are AI, tokenisation and other emerging technologies reshaping finance? Join us for the 'Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and New Technologies in the Financial Sector' 📅 29 September 📍 Florence Free registration (limited seats) 👉 fbf.eui.eu/events/?id=5...

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Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and New Technologies in the Financial Sector

How emerging technologies are transforming financial systems

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

⏳ Last 3 seats available! Join us for the 6th edition of the Bank Board Academy (BBA), Bridging the Divide: Boards and Management in a New Risk Landscape. 📅 9–10 October 2026 📍 Florence Register by 25 Sept: fbf.eui.eu/course/new-r...

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Bridging the Divide: Boards and Management in a New Risk Landscape - Florence School of Banking and Finance

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Join our #AML Intermediate Academy in Frankfurt, 4–6 November, and explore the EU’s new AML/CFT framework, risk-based supervision, financial intelligence, cross-border cooperation and emerging financial crime risks. 📅 Deadline: 15 Oct 👥 15% group discount 👉 fbf.eui.eu/course/anti-...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

💶 Can auto-enrolment help close Europe’s pension adequacy gap? In our latest #FBFblog, our RF Vanessa Endrejat explores whether auto-enrolment could help address Europe’s pension adequacy challenge, by encouraging more people to build long-term retirement savings. fbf.eui.eu/closing-the-...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

What does it take to be ready for a FATF mutual evaluation? It’s no longer enough to have the right AML/CFT framework on paper. Countries need to demonstrate that it works and prove it. Join our online seminar on 21 September to explore how to prepare effectively. 👉 fbf.eui.eu/events/?id=5...

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Ready for FATF: what countries need to get right

This webinar explores the practical steps needed to demonstrate effective AML/CFT systems and succeed in today's more rigorous assessment environment.

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🎓 🚨 Only a few seats left for our Digital Currencies Academy! 📅 12–14 Oct 2026 📍 Florence, Italy ⏳ Registration deadline: 24 September 👥 Group discount: 15% for 3+ participants from the same institution Programme & registration 👉 fbf.eui.eu/course/digit...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

💰 Can pensions help drive Europe's Savings and Investments Union? Our latest #FBFblog by Cathal Coffey explores how pension reforms across Europe could unlock long-term investment, deepen capital markets, and shape the future of the SIU. 📖 Read more: fbf.eui.eu/pensions-and... #SIU #Pensions

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Do central banks respond differently to a hurricane than to a shift in climate regulation? Read this publication from our Banking Supervision Policy Working Paper Series, written by William Ginn, Jamel Saadaoui, and Evangelos Salachas. cadmus.eui.eu/entities/pub...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

💳 The future of payments is being reshaped by digital innovation, stablecoins, tokenisation, and new regulation. Join us in Florence (12–14 Oct) for a practical course exploring the technologies, business models, and policy challenges. 📅 Register by 24 Sept: fbf.eui.eu/course/digit...

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Digital Currencies Academy - Florence School of Banking and Finance

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🪙🌍 Can Europe strengthen its monetary sovereignty in a world increasingly shaped by #stablecoins? At the "Stablecoins Unblocked" conference, our Research Associate Nicola Bilotta joined a panel on geopolitics to discuss how Europe is responding to the rapid evolution of digital money and payments.

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🎓 Stay ahead of the EU's evolving AML/CFT framework. Join our AML Intermediate Academy to explore the latest regulatory developments, risk-based supervision, and emerging financial crime challenges. 📍 Frankfurt | 📅 4–6 Nov 2026 Register by 15 Oct 👉 fbf.eui.eu/course/anti-...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Can wholesale funding markets expand access to finance for women entrepreneurs? Our latest #FBFblog by Samir Kiuhan explores how funding structures shape financial inclusion, the trade-offs between sustainability and social impact, and why better data are needed. fbf.eui.eu/unlocking-ca...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Does broader #FinancialInclusion actually go hand in hand with lower poverty, and if it does, how should that inform the case for risk-based AML frameworks? Read the new paper from our Banking Supervision Policy Working Paper Series (WPS) by Aleksandar Božović 👇 cadmus.eui.eu/server/api/c...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

📄 As #DigitalFinance evolves, should central banks accept digital bonds as collateral in their lending operations? Read the new Working Paper by Jamie Long and Paul Fisher 👇 cadmus.eui.eu/entities/pub...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

🏛️ What makes a bank board truly effective in today's increasingly complex environment? Join our online seminar "Inside the Boardroom: Governance Challenges in Modern Banking" 📅 7 Sept 2026 🕛 12:00–13:00 CET 💻 Online | Free registration 👉 fbf.eui.eu/events/?id=5...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

🎓 65% of seats are already filled for the 11th edition of the Bank Resolution Academy. Join leading practitioners and academics in Florence (21–23 Sept.) for an intensive programme on the EU #BankResolution framework. ⏳ Register by 3 Sept: fbf.eui.eu/course/bank-...

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Bank Resolution Academy - Florence School of Banking and Finance

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Only two EU countries require #FinancialEducation in primary school. Our latest #FBFblog by Eliana Canavesio explores why Europe may be starting too late to build the #FinancialLiteracy needed for future economic resilience. 📚 Full article: fbf.eui.eu/mandating-to...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🎓 Last week, the 2026 SSM Foundation cohort completed an intensive and rewarding six-month training programme, marking the conclusion of their learning journey. 👏 Congratulations to all graduates!

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Strong institutions don't just support democracy; they also strengthen public finances. Our latest #FBFblog by Aleksei Kiselev explores why institutional quality matters for sovereign risk and borrowing costs. Full read: fbf.eui.eu/why-institut...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

🌍 Biodiversity loss isn't just an environmental challenge; it is also a financial one. Last week in Florence, our Nature Risk Management in Finance course brought together experts from policy, supervision, academia, and finance to discuss how to assess and manage nature-related financial risks.

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Just 10 days left to benefit from the 10% early bird discount for the Digital Currencies Academy! 📅 12–14 October 2026 📍 Florence, Italy (residential format) ⏳ Registration deadline: 24 September Full programme & registration 👉 fbf.eui.eu/course/digit...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Digital supervision requires digital collaboration. Our Research Fellow, Nico Lauridsen, joined experts from EIOPA, ESMA, and BaFin to discuss how collaborative environments can accelerate #SupTech development and strengthen supervisory capabilities. Thanks to EIOPA for hosting the discussion!

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

🌍 How do we prepare central bankers and supervisors for a world shaped by climate risks, AI, geopolitical tensions, and economic fragmentation? That's the challenge at the heart of the #CBBS Executive Education Programme. Full story 👉 www.eui.eu/news-hub?id=...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Europe talks a lot about competitiveness, innovation, and strategic autonomy. But can it achieve these goals without a stronger #VentureCapital ecosystem? Read the article in La Repubblica Affari&Finanza, by Lorenzo Moretti and Philippe Tibi 👇 www.repubblica.it/economia/202...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Can #sustainablefinance help scale up nature restoration? 🌿 Our latest #FBFblog by Gábor Gyura examines why nature-positive investments remain difficult to finance, and how biodiversity credits and risk management frameworks could help mobilise private capital. fbf.eui.eu/scaling-up-n...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

🎓 50% of seats already gone for the 11th Bank Resolution Academy (before full promotion even started). 📅 21–23 Sept 2026 | Florence ⏳ Deadline: 3 Sept Three days of intensive learning on EU bank resolution with leading experts. fbf.eui.eu/course/bank-...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

A new batch of papers from our Banking Supervision Policy Working Paper Series is out now! Our latest releases: 1️⃣ cadmus.eui.eu/entities/pub... 2️⃣ cadmus.eui.eu/entities/pub... 3️⃣ cadmus.eui.eu/entities/pub... New submission deadline: 6 July 👇 fbf.eui.eu/call-for-pap...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

🎓 Last week in Florence, we welcomed more than 25 participants to the Sovereign Debt Risk and Restructuring Academy 2026. Three days of discussion on debt sustainability, restructuring frameworks, and the future of sovereign debt management. More courses: fbf.eui.eu/training-cou...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

We're #hiring a French-speaking Research Assistant (part-time) based in Paris! A unique opportunity to work on the update of the French National Financial Education Strategy and contribute to research on #DigitalFinance, #FinancialEducation, and #AI. Apply by 12 July 👉 www.eui.eu/Documents/Se...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

💳 Digital payments are evolving fast, are you keeping up? Join the Digital Currencies Academy in Florence (12–14 Oct 2026) for a hands-on deep dive into payments tech, stablecoins, CBDCs, cross-border innovation & regulation. ⏳ Apply by 24 Sept fbf.eui.eu/course/digit...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The EU Savings and Investments Union: opportunities for European savers and European companies. Three months later, the discussions from our Annual Conference 2026 continue to resonate. 🎥 Watch some highlights: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKKo...

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FBF Annual Conference 2026 - The EU Savings and Investments Union

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🏦 Can Europe build banking champions while continuing to protect national banks? In our latest #FBFblog, Research Associate Jonathan Fernández Soto explores one of the key contradictions at the heart of the Banking Union. fbf.eui.eu/europe-wants...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

One of our longest-running and most popular executive courses is back. The 11th edition of the Bank Resolution Academy will bring together experts and practitioners for three days of intensive training on the EU bank resolution framework. 📍 Florence | 21–23 Sept fbf.eui.eu/course/bank-...

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Bank Resolution Academy - Florence School of Banking and Finance

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

🎓 From machine learning to Generative AI and LLMs, research methods are evolving rapidly. Last week in Florence, we explored what this means for economics and finance research in practice. 👏 Many thanks to our faculty and to all participants! Upcoming courses: fbf.eui.eu/training-cou...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Last week to apply for our Research Assistant position (French-speaking)! 📍 Place of work: Paris, France 🕑 Part-time (20h/week) | 2 years (renewable) 💶 ~€1,900/month (net) + allowances (if applicable) 📆 Apply by 7 June 2026 Learn more & apply 👉 www.eui.eu/Documents/Se...

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Florence School of Banking & Finance @eui-fbf-school.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Research Fellow, Nico Lauridsen, presented “Making #SupTech Work: Evidence on the Key Drivers of Adoption” at the @bis.org – @cepr.org conference. The paper provides the first cross-country empirical analysis of SupTech adoption across 112 authorities in 97 countries. www.bis.org/publ/work130...

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