The 2026 Institute of European Finance (IEF) Conference

This hybrid conference explores contemporary financial research in a period defined not simply by change, but by heightened uncertainty, geopolitical tension, and systemic risk. Bringing together contributions across the Institute of European Finance’s four core research areas, the event focuses on how financial systems and institutions are evolving in response to these pressures.

Since its foundation in 1973, the IEF mission has been to lead cutting-edge research that has a real impact on the banking and finance industries. That mission remains central. However, the context has shifted. Financial institutions, regulators, and firms now operate in an environment shaped by geopolitical fragmentation, economic volatility, and increasingly complex risk landscapes. This conference provides a platform for advancing understanding of how financial systems respond to these challenges.