2021 FinCoNet Annual General Meeting & International Seminar

The FinCoNet Annual General Meeting was held on 10-11 November 2021, directly followed by the FinCoNet International Seminar on 12 November 2021. 

At the 2021 AGM, FinCoNet Members shared experiences and advanced work on issues of high importance to market conduct supervisors worldwide. During a stimulating roundtable discussion, Members exchanged views about the risks and challenges they currently face, particularly in light of COVID-19. Notably, Members shared experiences from their jurisdictions relating to the increase in digitalisation, issues related to the regulatory and supervisory perimeter (prompted by the entry of new actors and new products) and regulatory and supervisory initiatives related to credit.

The International Seminar explored the topic of Market Conduct Supervisors Responding to the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic, beginning with a presentation providing global insights into regulatory and supervisory approaches to consumer risks resulting from COVID-19.

The Seminar comprised two panel sessions, both examining current challenges and looking ahead: the first addressed exiting payment holidays, credit moratoria and the management of arrears and the second discussed increasing digitalisation, cybersecurity risks, scams and frauds. The Seminar included a range of perspectives on these topics including academic, sector specialist and supervisory expertise.