The EU Observatory of Payments in Commercial Transactions (“EU Payment Observatory”) is an initiative from the European Commission that monitors trends and developments on payment performance and behaviour in commercial transactions in the EU. It also collects, analyses and disseminates data, provides a repository of relevant initiatives and policy documents, and through its regular activities presents an overview of trends and developments in payment behaviour across the EU.

FECMA is an active member of the stakeholder’s forum that that gives operational support and advice to the EU Payment Observatory.

In this webinar Damir Gojsic,  researcher in the Financial Markets and Institutions Unit at CEPS and member of the project team  highlighted the concept and gave an update on the current stage of the project.

After the speech there was time for comments and questions from the audience.

If you want to be up to date on the situation on this important project you can explore under INFORMATION & GUIDES menu: BUILDING A RESPONSIBLE PAYMENT CULTURE IN THE EU.

FECMA PAN European Credit Management CongressES 

FECMA held the first Pan European Credit Management Congress in Budapest, Hungary over two days in the Spring of 2013. The location was superb, in the heart of the city and over 200 delegates were treated to a wide range of topics from a range of experienced speakers. 

The feedback was such that a second conference was of organised for May, 2015, the location this time being Brussels, the capital of Belgium. again, an impressive attendance of over 250 were able to listen to presentations from experienced credit professionals, as well as having ample opportunity to network with colleagues from across Europe. 

The 3rd FECMA Pan European Credit Congress was held on 16 & 17 May, 2018, the venue being the beautiful Mediterranean island of Malta. Topics presented and discussed ranged from all aspects of credit management and collections best practice, through latest technical innovations to team building and staff development. The large attendance was enhanced by valuable networking and debate sessions and feedback confirmed another successful event.

The 4th FECMA Pan European Credit Congress was held on 15th and 16th September, 2021, the venue being the magical city of Krakow, Poland. Despite of a very difficult environment of post-pandemic world, the event provided a platform for an exchange of ideas and experiences, together with a wide range of example of developments in the field of the credit profession across Europe. Delegates enjoyed presentations not just from their peers, but also from service providers who play such a vital role in ensuring that the profession remains equipped to face all the challenges that lie ahead. The exceptional attendance was enhanced by networking confirming once again another successful event.