EBA Policy Research Workshop Call for Papers

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Published March 24th, 2026

Detected March 24th, 2026

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has issued a call for papers for its 2026 Policy Research Workshop, focusing on efficient and proportionate regulation for a competitive financial sector. Researchers are invited to submit papers by June 19, 2026.

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The European Banking Authority (EBA) has announced a call for papers for its 15th Policy Research Workshop, scheduled for November 18-19, 2026, in Paris. The workshop's theme is 'Efficient and Proportionate Regulation for a Competitive Financial Sector,' and it aims to bring together economists and researchers to discuss how regulatory frameworks can enhance competitiveness, resilience, and integration within the financial sector. Specific topics include the impact of efficiency and proportionality on prudential rules, competition, innovation, and the integration of ESG risks.

Researchers interested in contributing must submit their policy-oriented, preferably empirical, research papers by June 19, 2026. Contributors will be notified of acceptance by mid-September 2026. This call is an opportunity for academics and professionals in the financial sector to engage with the EBA on key policy developments, though it does not impose direct compliance obligations on regulated entities.

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Submit research papers by June 19, 2026, if interested in contributing to the workshop.

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The EBA launches call for papers for its 2026 Policy Research Workshop

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24 March 2026

The European Banking Authority (EBA) today launched a call for papers for its 15th Policy Research Workshop, which will take place in Paris on 18-19 November 2026 and will focus on ‘Efficient and Proportionate Regulation for a Competitive Financial Sector’. The deadline for submitting papers is 19 June 2026.

The workshop will bring together economists and researchers from supervisory authorities, central banks, and academia to discuss how efficient and proportionate regulatory frameworks can enhance competitiveness, resilience and integration in the financial sector.

The EBA invites the submission of policy-oriented, preferably empirical, research papers on the following topics:

• Competitiveness and efficiency in the prudential rulebook without undermining resilience.

• Impacts of efficiency and proportionality.

• Competition, innovation, market entry, cross border growth and new areas under financial supervision.

• Proportionate integration of ESG risks in governance, strategy, and remuneration frameworks.

Interested contributors can download here the detailed call for papers, including further information on the topics, composition of the programme committee and the submission process. The submission deadline is 19 June 2026 and contributors will be notified by mid-September 2026.

Note to editors

The EBA organises annual Policy Research Workshops to discuss ongoing developments in banking regulation and financial stability. It has built a strong reputation over the years for its high‑quality academic contributions and its unique ability to bridge policy and research, attracting participants from across Europe’s supervisory and academic communities.