FT Live is proud to announce the return of the annual CEE Covered Bond Briefing this January, hosted in partnership with the European Covered Bond Council (ECBC) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

On the afternoon of Wednesday 13th January 2027, the CEE Covered Bond Briefing will once again convene leading issuers, investors, intermediaries, and policymakers from across CEE - and beyond - to explore the growth, development and potential of the covered bond market in Central and Eastern Europe.

The Briefing provides a dedicated forum for expert insight and market debate, exploring the key developments, opportunities and challenges shaping the future of covered bonds across the region.

Over its 10+ year history, the CEE Covered Bond Briefing has established itself as a ‘must-attend’ event for anyone involved in, or interested in the covered bond market in CEE.

 

Cover bond briefing

 

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To register for the Covered Bond Briefing, please sign up via the main CEE Forum registration page. 

During the registration process, please tick the box 'I plan to attend the Covered Bond Briefing' when prompted.

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If you are an issuer, investor or regulator, please contact Mari Slattery to register: mari.slaterry@ft.com

Covered Bond Briefing 2027 Agenda

Location: Grand Klimt Hall 3 (mezzanine level)
14:30
Welcome

FT Live welcome

Emma Summers, Head of Covered Bonds, FT Live

14:40
Welcome

EMF ECBC welcome

Luca Bertalot, Secretary General, European Covered Bond Council (ECBC)

14:50
Primer

The next generation of CEE covered bonds: where will meaningful regional growth come from?

15:10

Primer
Anatomy of a CEE covered bond: from mortgage book to benchmark

15:30
Special session

Financing housing: The role of subsidies and guarantees

15:55
Panel discussion

Funding CEE covered bonds: the decisions that will define 2027

  • Timing is everything: When to issue, when to wait – and what will drive supply in 2027?
  • Euro or local currency? Funding economics, diversification and investor demand
  • Covered or senior? What are the key strategic funding decisions in 2027?
  • CEE or core Europe: Pricing, relative value and where investors see opportunity

Moderator

Richard Kemmish, Editorial Consultant, FT Live

16:40
Networking

Close of Briefing and Networking Drinks

Conversation points for 2027

The next generation of CEE covered bonds: where will meaningful regional growth come from?

Anatomy of a CEE covered bond: from mortgage book to benchmark

Funding CEE covered bonds: the decisions that will define 2027

Supporting Partners

ECBC              EBRD

Sponsor

HELABA

The CEE Covered Bond Briefing provided an excellent platform to discuss diverse perspectives from fellow issuers, investors, and other market participants fostering valuable networking opportunities. It was a great chance to exchange ideas and explore ways to enhance our markets.
Pavol Kiralvarga
Head of Wholesale Funding |  Tatra Banka
I appreciated the opportunity to exchange ideas in-person with key participants in the covered bond market at the event. The set-up was conducive for genuine debate and the discussions were informative and engaging.
Kaire Husu
Treasury, Funding and Securitisations Lead |  Luminor Bank
I found the Briefing very useful. The topics were clearly focused and with relevant participants. At this kind of event, one can find answers to specific questions and connect with potential partners to solve specific issues.
Paavo Truu
Member of the Management Board, CFO |  Coop Pank

Sponsorship opportunities

The CEE Covered Bond Briefing brings together issuers, investors and market specialists for focused discussion on the developments shaping covered bonds across the region.

Sponsorship provides a platform to share your expertise, contribute to the market debate and build your profile among senior participants from across CEE and the wider European covered bond community.

Speak to our sponsorship team to explore opportunities to participate in the 2027 Briefing.

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Jeremy Crowther, Head of Sales

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