Supervision & policy
In the run-up to 2024, Febelfin is publishing its recommendations for the Belgian presidency. With this document, the financial sector hopes to make its priorities known, and share its knowledge around specific technical files. Moreover, we submit some suggestions to raise the quality of European legislation.
Financing the economy
Afraid that your financial monthly burden will become too heavy after being laid off or due to other unforeseen events? When you lose your job or are temporarily unemployed, face illness or other unforeseen events, your financial options change. Your mortgage and other loans suddenly weigh much heavier on your budget. The banks are ready to help. Together, in good understanding, you can look for a feasible tailor-made solution to reduce your monthly financial burden. In this brochure you can find more information on what measures can be considered to reduce the financial monthly burden of a mortgage loan.
Fraud & security
Nowadays, there are various types of fraud that are aimed in particular at companies and that can potentially lead to major financial losses (CEO fraud, invoice fraud, phishing,..) We explain how fraudsters try to mislead you and how you can harm yourself, your employees and protect your company against these types of fraud.
Saving & investing
Do you have investments or wish to start investing? Or are your assets being managed? From 2 August 2022 onwards, you will be asked by your bank, insurer or intermediary agent whether you are interested in sustainable investment and insurance products.
Supervision & policy
In May 2023, the Commission proposed the Retail Investment Strategy. With this proposal, EU lawmakers aim to improve retail investor participation in capital markets while safeguarding the highest levels of consumer protection. The Belgian financial industry is a strong supporter of these goals and has given its feedback on the proposal. Febelfin believes that the expertise of the Belgian financial industry can support lawmakers in developing well-balanced and effective measures to achieve these goals.
Fraud & security
Nowadays, there are various types of fraud that are aimed in particular at companies and that can potentially lead to major financial losses (CEO fraud, invoice fraud, phishing,..) We explain how fraudsters try to mislead you and how you can harm yourself, your employees and protect your company against these types of fraud.
Supervision & policy
The debate on the minimum interest rate on savings accounts has dominated the public and political debate for several days now. Understandable, everyone would like to receive a little more interest on their savings. This would be a nice bonus, especially in a period of high inflation in which life has become more expensive. Read the opinion of Karel Baert, CEO of Febelfin.
Supervision & policy
In the run-up to 2024, Febelfin is publishing its recommendations for the Belgian presidency. With this document, the financial sector hopes to make its priorities known, and share its knowledge around specific technical files. Moreover, we submit some suggestions to raise the quality of European legislation.