Remi KIRECHE

Rémi Kireche serves as the Director of Advocacy at the Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME), based in Brussels. With over a decade of experience in financial services and public affairs, Rémi has built a career focused on shaping financial policy and regulation within the European Union. Prior to joining AFME, he worked at Flint Global, a political consultancy, and held roles within the European Commission’s Directorate-General. His expertise lies in navigating complex regulatory environments and advocating for market-friendly policies that support the financial sector’s growth and stability. At AFME, he leads advocacy efforts to influence EU legislation and regulatory frameworks affecting capital markets, ensuring that the interests of European financial institutions and investors are well represented

Rémi Kireche, through AFME, primarily lobbies to advance the interests of the UK’s financial markets within the broader European regulatory landscape. Despite AFME’s pan-European remit, the organization has strong ties to the UK financial sector, which remains one of the largest and most influential in Europe. Kireche’s lobbying aims to secure a regulatory environment that preserves London’s competitiveness as a global financial hub post-Brexit. This includes advocating for market access, regulatory equivalence, and the removal of barriers to cross-border financial services between the UK and EU.

His true and nuanced intention is to maintain and enhance the UK’s role in European capital markets by influencing EU policymakers to adopt rules that favor open, integrated markets without imposing undue restrictions on UK-based firms. This involves detailed engagement on issues such as securitization, sustainable finance, capital requirements, and digital finance regulation. Kireche’s work ensures that EU financial regulations do not disadvantage UK institutions or fragment the single market. By fostering dialogue and cooperation between UK stakeholders and EU regulators, he seeks to mitigate the impact of Brexit-related regulatory divergence and promote policies that allow UK financial services to thrive within Europe’s evolving framework

Rémi Kireche’s lobbying activities are extensive and strategic, involving direct engagement with EU policymakers, regulators, and key political figures. He regularly participates in meetings with members of the European Parliament, the European Commission, and the European Council to present AFME’s positions on legislative dossiers impacting financial markets. These meetings often focus on critical dossiers such as the Capital Markets Union, sustainable finance taxonomy, MiFID II reforms, and securitization frameworks.

For instance, Kireche has been instrumental in advocating for balanced securitization rules that support market liquidity while ensuring investor protection, influencing Commission proposals to reflect industry concerns. His interactions with policymakers have contributed to shaping amendments that enhance market efficiency and reduce compliance burdens for UK and European firms alike.

He also coordinates with national delegations, including UK representatives, to align lobbying strategies that protect the UK’s financial interests within EU policymaking. By fostering strong relationships with political advisors and regulatory officials, Kireche ensures that AFME’s advocacy is timely and impactful, often resulting in regulatory outcomes that preserve market access and promote innovation.

Moreover, Kireche engages in public consultations, industry roundtables, and expert panels, leveraging these platforms to disseminate AFME’s research and policy recommendations. His presence at high-level EU financial forums underscores his role as a key interlocutor between the UK financial sector and European institutions, facilitating dialogue that helps preempt regulatory conflicts and promotes harmonization

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Website: Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) – www.afme.eu
Office Location: Brussels (AFME’s advocacy office)

Due to the professional nature of his role, direct personal contact details are typically withheld, but AFME’s official channels provide avenues for communication and inquiries related to Rémi Kireche’s advocacy work