Electronic Money Association
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2026 | Eric Ducoulombier Acting Director | Tripartite meeting with EC, EBA and EMA on Q&A 6336 | — |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Eric Ducoulombier Acting Director | Tripartite meeting with EC, EBA and EMA on Q&A 6336 | SRC |
| 31 Jan 2025 | Costantino Lanza Acting Head of Unit | • Exchange of views on the implementation of CESOP • Discussion on potential future simplification measures for PSPs by COM | SRC |
| 31 Jan 2025 | Costantino Lanza Acting Head of Unit | • Exchange of views on the implementation of CESOP • Discussion on potential future simplification measures for PSPs by COM | — |
| 28 Mar 2023 | Mairead McGuinness Commissioner | Round-Table on Digital Euro (with EVP Dombrovskis and DG FISMA) | — |
| 28 Mar 2023 | Mairead McGuinness Commissioner | Round-Table on Digital Euro (with EVP Dombrovskis and DG FISMA) | SRC |
| 07 Apr 2016 | Jonathan Hill Commissioner | Pre-paid cards | — |
| 07 Apr 2016 | Jonathan Hill Commissioner | Pre-paid cards | SRC |
Mission & Goals
The Electronic Money Association (EMA) is the European trade body for electronic money issuers and payment institutions. Members include electronic money institutions, payment institutions, third party payment service providers, and cryptoasset service providers. The EMA is the industry’s voice in dealing with regulators, government bodies and international organisations. It is a forum for education, responding to regulatory proposals and establishing industry guidelines.
EU Legislative Interests
EU Payment Services Directive(s) and any related EU regulation, CBPRII, IFR, SFD, DGSD Anti-Money Laundering Directive(s) and any related EU regulation on counter-terrorist financing, for example Electronic Money Directive(s) Euro Retail Payments Board (ERPB) EC Strategy/initiative on cryptocurrencies (MICA) EC Fintech agenda, including Data Act, and Open Finance EC Strategy on Digital Operational Resilience & NIS Directive EiDAS Regulation ECB PISA Framework Russia sanctions Digital Operational Resilience Regulation Instant Payments Regulation Digital Euro Financial Data Act (FiDA) Regulation
Communication Activities
EMA Annual Conference in Brussels Ongoing direct representations to EU institutions (EP, EC, Council) Responses to EU public consultations
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
- European Commission Payment Systems Market Expert Group (PSMEG) - European Payments Council (EPC) - European Retail Payments Board (ERPB)
Organisation Members
https://www.e-ma.org/our-members
Additional Information
Membership fees are charged at a flat rate per firm, and are collected only to cover the costs of the activities of the association. The costs of activities covered by the register is based on staff costs.