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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 14th January 2026, 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 interactive, roundtable format creates an invaluable platform for genuine debate and conversation around the table - and offers attendees the chance to contribute to the discussions which will ultimately shape the future trajectory of the market.
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.
We look forward to welcoming you back to the event in January.
14.30 FT Live welcome: Emma Summers, Head of Covered Bonds, FT Live
14.35 EMF ECBC welcome: Sergiu Oprescu, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, UniCredit Bank Romania, Chairman, European Mortgage Federation and President, Covered Bond and Mortgage Council
Luca Bertalot, Secretary General, European Covered Bond Council (ECBC)
14.45 Primer: Equivalence when? Implications of the EBA's proposal for covered bonds in accession countries
15.05 Special session: Rebuilding Ukraine: covered bonds and other tools
Speakers: Ievgen Metsger, Chairman of Management Board, UFHC (Ukrainian Financial Housing Company)
Rada Tomova, Associate Director, Capital and Financial Markets Development, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
15.30 Panel discussion: CEE covered bonds in 2026: what’s in store?
Moderator: Richard Kemmish, Editorial Consultant, FT Live
Speakers: Katarzyna Kurkowska-Szczechowicz, President of the Management Board, PKO Bank Hipoteczny
Matthias Melms, Head of DCM/Syndicate FIs & SSA, Helaba
Csaba Nagy, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, OTP Mortgage Bank
Nicoleta Ruxandescu, Capital Markets Coordinator, Corporate Finance Advisory, UniCredit Bank
Paavo Truu, Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Management Board, Coop Pank
16.10 Close of Briefing
Confirmed Speakers
Sergiu Oprescu
Chairman, Supervisory Board, UniCredit Bank Romania, Chairman, European Mortgage Federation and President
Covered Bond and Mortgage Council
Luca Bertalot
Secretary General
European Covered Bond Council (ECBC)
Richard Kemmish
Editorial Consultant
FT Live
Katarzyna Kurkowska-Szczechowicz
President of the Management Board
PKO Bank Hipoteczny
Matthias Melms
Head of Syndicate and Origination, FI/SSA
Helaba
Levgen Metsger
Chairman of Management Board
UFHC (Ukrainian Financial Housing Company)
Csaba Nagy
Deputy Chief Executive Officer
OTP Mortgage Bank and OTP Building Society
Rada Tomova
Associate Director, Capital and Financial Markets Development
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Paavo Truu
Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Management Board
Coop Bank
Feedback from the 2025 Briefing
"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
Conversation points for 2026
The event offers sponsors and exhibitors the opportunity to stay relevant in the global bond market. It provides the opportunity to share expertise, learn from the best, make new connections, and re-kindle old ones. It provides brand visibility to an international audience and targeted marketing to ensure your return on investment. Speak to our sponsorship sales team today to be a part of this year’s event.
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