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On Monday, 25 and Wednesday, 27 November 2025, AmCham EU travelled to Frankfurt, Germany and Strasbourg, France to support an ambitious Savings and Investment Union (SIU) that will allow the EU to gain momentum towards more integrated Single Market. In Frankfurt, members met with senior officials from the European Central Bank, Deutsche Bundesbank, as well as the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). Conversations focused on strengthening Europe’s place in the global financial markets and opportunities to streamline regulatory complexities. 

The delegation then continued to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, where discussions with MEPs centred on securitsiation, the upcoming market integration package, next steps for the sustainable finance framework, the role of innovative technologies and the future of the digital euro. Throughout the visit, members emphasised the need to deepen Europe's capital markets, prevent further fragmentation, support innovation-driven regulation and foster a globally attractive investment environment that strengthens Europe’s financial resilience. 

From Wednesday, 17 to Friday, 19 September 2025, Matthew McEnery, Policy Adviser, represented AmCham EU at the Eurofi Financial Forum in Copenhagen, Denmark. The bi-annual conference co-organised by the Council Presidency brings together stakeholders from industry and EU institutions to discuss the future of financial regulation. AmCham EU used the opportunity to engage with policymakers and highlight transatlantic industry priorities on a range of topics, including implementing the Savings and Investment Union (SIU), payments, data access, improving market infrastructure and use of innovative technologies. 

On Friday, 12 September, AmCham EU and AmCham Belgium hosted Paul S. Atkins, Chair, Securities and Exchange Commission, for a discussion on the transatlantic financial agenda. The dialogue focused on strengthening EU-US cooperation and the need for clear, coherent regulatory frameworks that foster innovation and investment. As financial markets face increasing complexity, transatlantic alignment remains essential to economic resilience and competitiveness. By bringing together policymakers and industry leaders, AmCham EU continues to advance a constructive regulatory environment that drives growth on both sides of the Atlantic. Find out more about our work on financial services and corporate sustainability.