Potential ways forward in the areas of proportionality and deposit insurance to overcome the Banking Union deadlock
Austria has a unique banking sector. On the one hand, Austria is home to some of the largest cross-border banking groups in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe. On the other hand, Austria is also home to large networks of small, local, decentralised banks. What is more, they are inextricably linked and have profited immensely from progress towards a Banking Union since the financial crisis of 2008–2009.
In line with calls by the co-legislators, the European Commission has now launched a new push to complete the long overdue Banking Union and increase its competitiveness. Specifically in the areas of proportionality and deposit insurance, Austria has distinct insights and can act as a bridge-builder to advance integration and competitiveness in the EU.
The Governor of the Oesterreichische Nationalbank, Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Martin Kocher, cordially invites you to a panel discussion with
- Ugo Bassi, Director, European Commission (DG FISMA)
- Dominique Laboureix, Chair of the Single Resolution Board (SRB)
- Wim Mijs, CEO of the European Banking Federation (EBF)
- Julia Symon, Head of Research and Advocacy at Finance Watch
The discussants will highlight potential ways forward to overcome the Banking Union deadlock, focusing, in particular, on proportionality and deposit insurance. The panel discussion will be followed by a networking reception with Austrian specialities and refreshments.
Programme
18:00 I Welcome remarks by Governor Martin Kocher
18:15 I Introductory remarks by Ugo Bassi, Director, European Commission (DG FISMA)
18:30 I Panel discussion moderated by Christof Bischofberger, OeNB Senior European Policy Officer
19:30 I Networking reception
Date
Thursday, 5. November 2026 at 18:00 CET I Doors open: 17:30 CET
Place
Permanent Representation of Austria to the European Union | Avenue de Cortenbergh 4-10, 1040 Brussels
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