Payments and open finance in the EU

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Major transformation is underway in the European payments industry, with EU regulators rolling out a series of measures designed to enhance consumer protection, increase choice and provide greater control over financial transactions. The EU Payments Package, which includes initiatives such as Payment Services Directive (PSD3), the Payment Services Regulation (PSR) and Financial Data Access (FIDA), is set to significantly impact banks, payment service providers and other financial institutions. These entities must navigate the complexities of the new regulations, understand their effects on business models, and make strategic investments to ensure compliance.

Preparing for the EU payments services regulations

Gain insights into the EU's comprehensive payments regulations and their expected impact on the banking and payment services industry. Learn about the key regulations, compliance challenges, and strategic opportunities for innovation and customer engagement.

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    The team

    Andreas Habersetzer

    EY EMEIA Payments Leader; Managing Director, Strategy & Transactions, EY-Parthenon Financial Services GmbH
    Passionate strategic advisor with focus on tangible outcomes. Experienced in payments and tech that enable financial services. Enjoys the view from a mountaintop and time with family and friends.
    Munich, DEU

    Susan Barton

    Director, Financial Services, EY Advisory S.p.A
    Working across borders. Forward thinker. Driver of growth. Multicultural and multilingual. Traveler.
    Milano, ITA

    Christopher Schmitz

    EY EMEIA FinTech Leader, EY EMEIA Strategy and Transactions Innovation Leader, Ernst & Young GmbH Germany Financial Services Innovation Leader
    Strategic advisor in digital transformation and innovation. Connects start-ups and investors. Family person. Wedding and portrait photographer. Passionate coffee roaster. Argentine Tango dancer.
    Eschborn/Frankfurt (Main), DEU

    Dr. Jan Rosam

    EY Germany Financial Services Technology Consulting Leader
    Transformation and technology leader for financial service clients. Passionate about emerging technologies, capital markets, coding and math. Father of two.
    Eschborn/Frankfurt (Main), DEU

    Clément Robert

    Senior Manager, Banking Regulatory Compliance, Ernst & Young Business Advisory Services
    Senior Manager active in payments and sustainability. Strong experience in private banking and fintech. Passionate about sailing and wine.
    Luxembourg, LUX

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