The Research Service of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine hosted an educational webinar on the topic “Freedom to Provide Services: The Specifics of Financial Services”.

The session was led by Stefan Weber, Professor of International Business and Finance Law at the Europa-Institut, Saarland University (Saarbrücken, Germany), and a graduate of Harvard Law School (LL.M.).

During the lecture, key aspects of the freedom to provide services in the financial sector, the types of financial services, and their legal regulation within the EU were discussed. Special attention was given to the legislative initiatives of the European Union that regulate banking activities and financial markets, such as MiFID II (Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II) and MiFIR (Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation). Furthermore, the webinar addressed issues related to risks in the banking sector, including credit and counterparty risks, as well as the role of the European Commission and the European Central Bank in ensuring the stability of financial markets within the EU.

This webinar formed part of the Research Service’s broader series of educational events designed to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and to support the country’s process of European integration.

Simultaneous interpretation for the webinar was provided thanks to “Ukraine2EU – EU Integration Support Programme for Ukraine”, which made the event accessible to a broader audience.