WSBI ESBG

Digital Finance and Innovation

Transforming financial services

Transforming financial services and the way they are accessed

​New technologies are transforming financial services and the way they are accessed by consumers; this digital transformation is shaping the future of banking. ESBG believes that it is difficult to encourage innovation through regulation and that digitalisation efforts need to be market-driven, where the right conditions are set to ensure that European companies can become global champions, meeting the highest requirements for consumer protection and financial stability.

Digital banking: unleash further innovation​

ESBG fully supports regulatory initiatives aimed at fostering the uptake of nascent technologies and business models in Europe.

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Joint statement calling for clear distinction between AI and credit scoring in AI Act

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Since its inception, ESBG has been taking an active role in Digital Euro-related discussions and overall, ESBG welcomes

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ESBG provides input on technical negotiations of the Artificial Intelligence Act

The definition of AI remains a highly debated issue. According to ESBG members, the proposed

Crypto-asset Activities: WSBI-ESBG calls for a more consistent regulatory approach

The said framework sets out a) the key issues and challenges in developing a comprehensive