The earliest and most relevant FinTech-related law is being revised…
The second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) facilitated significant change in the structure of provision of payment services in the EU, improving competition and consumer choice within this sector – leveraging the sharing of ‘payment accounts data’.
Learning the lessons from PSD2 the European Commission is currently reviewing the directive and pursuing its open finance agenda under the September 2020 Digital Finance Strategy.
What should practitioners and supervisors expect as a result of the review of PSD2? What are the next steps towards open finance and perhaps even open data?
… understand the policy drivers and next steps.
Explore the policy drivers and trade-offs and learn about the key elements of the PSD2 review and open finance/open data agenda. Reflect on the role of BigTech in the EU financial sector and learn about how this may also be impacting the European Union’s approach to data sharing, taking account of the flagship horizontal Digital Services and Digital Markets Acts.
This executive short course is conceived and taught by leading academics, policy makers and practitioners in this field. Get their first-hand insights and embed your knowledge through breakout sessions designed to highlight key features that may have a significant future impact on the structure of the EU financial sector.
The number of available seats for this in-person training is limited. Early registrations are encouraged.
Training dates: 2023
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Course details
Training dates: 2023
The number of available seats for this in-person training is limited to 30.
Course fees
Full/reduced: 1400,00/800,00* € (net of VAT)
Payment in three instalments possible
* The reduced fee of 800,00 € is available for employees of the public administration and of NGOs, and for full-time faculty and at public universities (evidence required).
Facts about this training
Training type: Executive short course
Dates: 2023
Format: in-person @ Institute for Law and Finance, Frankfurt
Online participation: via video link
Language: English
Target jurisdictions: EU, EEA, CH
Certificate issued by: Institute for Law and Finance, University of Frankfurt
The European Digital Finance Programme is a collaboration of


What will I learn?
‘Operating within PSD2, open finance and open data’ comprehensively covers the key elements of the EU’s ongoing policy work in the context of the PSD2 and wider digital finance and data agendas and will enable you to apply the approach in practice whether you are in-house, advising industry, or acting for a supervisory authority.
Our course instructors have designed a practical programme to help participants…
- Gain familiarity with objectives underpinning the PSD2, lessons learned and inspiration for the open finance and open data agendas
- Understand the policy drivers, including the role of BigTech in the EU financial sector
- Navigate with confidence ongoing policy initiatives, specifically the outcome of the PSD2 review, the Digital Services and Digital Markets Act, and other relevant initiatives as part of the EC’s Digital Finance Strategy.
- Understand the key implementation opportunities and challenges for industry and supervisors
- Understand the role of the EC and ESAs and ongoing thematic work
- Familiarise with related policy developments internationally
Should I participate?
You will benefit from this programme if you are an experienced practitioner, supervisor or policy maker and would like to further boost your confidence in respect of all issues regarding the crypto market and its regulation in the EU, EEA or Switzerland, in particular if you are
- A professional who wants to make an impact on the success of their organisation
- Currently working in, or moving to, a role involving entrepreneurial, strategic, regulatory, supervisor, legal or policy questions regarding financial services, in particular relating to crypto-assets
- A recent graduate of an advanced university programme (Masters, PhD) with a relevant specialisation (speak to one of our advisors)
- Curious to engage with a stimulating and inspiring training and happy to invest 1.5 days to advance your career
Frequently asked questions
You will receive an email confirmation with a link to a PDF voucher which includes all relevant information and your registration number. Upon receipt of this document, your seat is secured and you will not need any further confirmation. Please bring the voucher (print out or electronically) for registration on the first day.
The training takes place on the at the seat of the Institute for Law and Finance in the House of Finance of the University of Frankfurt, Germany, i.e. on the very green and inspiring ‘Campus Westend’.
Our time is precious and the training starts punctually at 14:00 on the fist day. Registration starts one hour before, at 13:00. Please make sure to arrive well before 14:00 in order to allow sufficient time for registration and finding your way around.
Yes. Remote participation is possible
Yes, you will receive hard-copy conference documentation upon arrival at the conference venue.
Case studies include both relevant crypto assets (VCs, SCs, ICOs) and crypto asset service providers (wallets, exchanges).
Download the programme brochure for a detailed content breakdown per lesson.
Yes, we provide light refreshment, water, tea and coffee throughout the two days, and a light lunch on Saturday. We do not provide dinner on Friday.
No, we don’t. We believe that relevant online platforms are much more efficient at that job. As Frankfurt is a relatively big city you may wish to book accommodation close to the University’s Campus Westend, where the training takes place.
Yes, the invoice will be provided by our accounting service provider Namotto academies and friends GmbH & Co KG, Berlin.
Participants need a valid EU-recognised vaccination certificate. Regarding further requirements, such as mask wearing, we strictly follow government guidance and university policy. You will be updated by email on any such requirements before the conference.

HENDRIK HAAG (HOST)
Partner Hengeler Mueller (retired), member ILF Executive Board


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