Conference
Retail Investment Strategy & SFDR 2.0 — Navigating the next regulatory wave
Participation is subject to registration
About the event
Two major regulatory developments are set to reshape the European investment landscape: the Retail Investment Strategy (RIS), recently finalised and moving towards publication, and the ongoing review of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).
This joint event organised by the ABBL in cooperation with Palana offers an opportunity to explore the implications of these developments for the financial sector.
What changes are introduced by the RIS, and how will they impact investment services? Where do the negotiations on SFDR 2.0 currently stand, and what trajectory is emerging for the financial sector?
Through keynote interventions, panel discussions and interactive exchanges, participants will gain practical insights into how these regulatory developments are expected to affect both product manufacturing and distribution models.
Bringing together perspectives from across the financial ecosystem, the session will highlight the dual role of banks as both manufacturers and distributors, while addressing key issues such as transparency, investor protection and the future direction of the market.
Programme
15:30 | Welcome & Registration
16:00 | Conference Session
Opening remarks & setting the regulatory context
- Welcome speech by Benjamin Collette, Partner, Palana
- Introductory remarks by Marilyn Rinck, Head of Banking Regulation, Financial Markets & ESG, ABBL
- Keynote speech by Jacopo Borgognone, Head of Capital Markets, European Banking Federation (EBF)
Retail Investment Strategy: Transformation or Evolution?
Speakers:
- Monica Carlessi, Head of Corporate Compliance and Entities Oversight, Banque Internationale à Luxembourg
- Néféli Roupakia, Founder, Roupakia Law
- Vanessa Gruneklee, Global Head of Fund Client, Schroders Investment Management Europe
- Benoit Sauvage, Head of AML & Regulatory Management, Handelsbanken
- Virginie Etienne, Director, Palana (Moderator)
SFDR 2.0: What’s Taking Shape Behind the Scenes?
Speakers:
- Alexandra Merlino, Head of EU Regulatory Affairs, Pictet Group
- Katrien Veranneman, Partner, Elvinger Hoss Prussen
- Francesco Cometa, Senior Officer, European Investment Bank (EIB)
- Alexandre Dias, Adviser Financial Markets & ESG, ABBL (Moderator)
Closing remarks
18:00 | Cocktail & Networking
Target audience
This event is designed for professionals involved in investment services, product governance and regulatory strategy, including:
- Heads of investment services
- Product and distribution specialists
- Compliance and regulatory affairs professionals
- Asset managers and banking professionals
Practical information
Format: In-person
Location: Chamber of Commerce, Luxembourg
Language: English
Registration
Participation is subject to registration.
Registration via ABBL Membernet
Contact
For any questions regarding this event, please contact:
ABBL Member Relations
Conference
18 June 2026
Chamber of Commerce
7 Rue Alcide de Gasperi,
1615 Kirchberg,
Luxembourg
Language:
English
Format: In person
Audience: Public
Note
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