PRELIMINARY AGENDA
Panels & Topics
29 November 2024
09:00 – 09:30
( 30 mins )
Registration
09:30 – 10:00
( 30 mins )
Opening remarks
10:00 – 10:50
( 50 mins )
Panel #1
Navigating Economic Shifts: Southeast Europe and Global Trends
Topics
- Economic trends in European and Southeast European markets – What do macroeconomic indicators reveal?
- New European regulations: SEPA, DORA, PSD 3 – What do they mean for EU and what for non-EU countries?
- Serbia’s new Payment Services Law and The Amendments and Supplements to the Law on the Protection of Financial Services Consumers – discussion
- Have we curbed the rise of non-performing loans (NPLs)? – SEE comparative analysis
- Financial markets today – Opportunities and risks
10:50 – 11:10
( 20 mins )
Networking Break
11:10 – 12:10
( 60 mins )
Panel #2
NPL markets in SEE - Materialising good work
Topics
- New European NPL rules – licensing and how EU directives translate to non- EU countries?
- Investors perspective: NPL Reduction in the Banking Sector – where to invest next?
- Banks’ Perspective: Sustainability and Future Risks – Analysing the decrease in NPLs in the banking sector – tactic sales and future forecasts.
- The Real Estate sector in SEE vs EU – the outlook and impact on the credit risk
- Technology and Innovation in NPL Management; What role will fintech play in improving NPL management processes; Exploring the potential of blockchain and digital platforms in NPL transactions; Leveraging data analytics and AI for better decision-making in NPL resolution
12:10 – 12:40
( 30 mins )
Spotlight discussion #1 *
The Importance of Real Estate Valuations in the Sphere of Non-Performing Loans: Will Banks in the WB Region Implement a 'Sophisticated Statistical Model’ (EBA Guidance on loans)
12:40 – 13:00
( 20 mins )
Networking Break
13:00 – 14:00
( 60 mins )
Panel #3
Exploring Key Trends in Financial Services: From Cash Loans to Green Loans
Topics
- Financial services market – Trends and opportunities
- Digitalization in banking: A benefit for financial services users and Banks’ superpower?
- How do customer needs shape banking products, and how do innovations play a role?
- Cash loans on the rise – What’s behind the trend?
- What can bank offer to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the changing market conditions and the entry of new players into the financial services market?
- ESG and loans – What are the strategies of commercial banks, and who are the beneficiaries of such loans?
14:00 – 14:20
( 20 mins )
Spotlight discussion #2 *
Topics
- Using data analytics and artificial intelligence for better decision making in the financial industry
- Exploring the potential of blockchain and digital platforms in NPL transactions;
14:20 – 15:20
( 60 mins )
Lunch & Refreshments
15:20 – 16:10
( 50 mins )
Panel #4
Capital Markets in SEE - Opportunities and Challenges
Topics
- National strategies for Capital markets development in EU and Non-EU countries in SEE
- Improving market liquidity, enhancing investor protection, and encouraging IPOs
- Capital market infrastructure development – experiences
- Promoting financial literacy – how important it is for the future development of capital markets
- Increasing the participation of retail and institutional investors – what needs to be done
- Western Balkan collaboration to push Capital Markets development further – how far did it go?
- Corporate bonds and green bonds
- Promoting innovation, digitalization, and sustainable finance
- Funderbeam in Croatia– how a mix of crowdfunding and capital markets can increase access to finance for small businesses.
16:10 – 16:30
( 20 mins )
Spotlight discussion #3 *
16:30 – 16:50
( 20 mins )
Networking Break
16:50 – 17:40
( 50 mins )
Panel #5
Who You’re Going to Call? – How to gap a lack of access to traditional financial services? Factoring, Microcrediting, Leasing, etc.
17:40 – 18:40
( 60 mins)
Cocktail Reception *
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*Open Call to Sponsors
Note: The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the event program