EU and Swiss Industry Joint Statement ahead of the EU-Switzerland Regulatory Dialogue on Financial Services

Brussels, 6 May 2026 – On Monday 4 May the European Banking Federation (EBF) co-hosted with the Swiss Finance Council the EU-CH Industry Roundtable on Financial Services in Brussels, together with EU and Swiss associations in the financial sector, co-moderated by EBF Deputy CEO Sébastien de Brouwer.

The discussion brought together industry representatives ahead of the upcoming EU–Switzerland Regulatory Dialogue, with exchanges on competitiveness, regulatory simplification, sustainable finance and digital innovation.

It is clear that continued cooperation between the EU and Switzerland is essential to support growth, maintain financial stability and strengthen the competitiveness of the European financial services landscape.

Read the full Joint Statement here

For more information:

Sébastien de Brouwer, Deputy CEO – s.debrouwer@ebf.eu

Michelle Schonenberger, Senior Policy Adviser – Social and International Affairs – m.schonenberger@ebf.eu

About the EBF:

The European Banking Federation is the voice of the European banking sector, bringing together national banking associations from across Europe. The federation is committed to a thriving European economy that is underpinned by a stable, secure, and inclusive financial ecosystem, and to a flourishing society where financing is available to fund the dreams of citizens, businesses and innovators everywhere.