fi-compass Jam Sessions

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The fi-compass Jam Sessions podcasts feature practitioners in financial instruments supported by European Structural Investment Funds (ESIF) discussing and shedding light on the latest developments in the sector. As well as experts from the European Commission and the European Investment Bank, the podcasts will feature managing authorities, financial intermediaries and final recipients to highlight examples of good practice in ESIF financial instrument implementation.

Just like a Jam Session between musicians, the interviews will be informal and accessible and designed to generate new insights through the exchange of expertise. The podcasts will be suitable for a wide range of stakeholders with different levels of knowledge of financial instruments. We will try to keep the jargon levels low and provide you with ‘to-the-point’ content that will inspire you and enrich your knowledge of ESIF financial instruments.

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Ep. 19: “Ask Me Anything” – Live at FI Campus 2024

Ep. 19: “Ask Me Anything” – Live at FI Campus 2024

Main topics: combinations of grants and financial instruments, audit methodology, smart growth and sustainable finance, energy efficiency in housing, and horizontal selection criteria in the implementation of financial instruments.This podcast was filmed live during FI Campus with expert speakers responding to questions from a live audience: Jonathan Denness, Head of Financial Instruments and International Financial Institutions Relations Unit, DG REGIO, Oana Dordain, Deputy Head of Financial Instruments and International Financial Relations Unit, DG REGIO, Emily Smith, Head of Climate and Urban Unit, EIB, Frank Lee, Head of Financial Intermediary Advisory Division, EIB, and Desmond Gardner, Financial Instruments Advisor, EIB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep. 19: “Ask Me Anything” – Live at FI Campus 2024

Ep. 19: “Ask Me Anything” – Live at FI Campus 2024

Main topics: combinations of grants and financial instruments, audit methodology, smart growth and sustainable finance, energy efficiency in housing, and horizontal selection criteria in the implementation of financial instruments.This podcast was filmed live during FI Campus with expert speakers responding to questions from a live audience: Jonathan Denness, Head of Financial Instruments and International Financial Institutions Relations Unit, DG REGIO, Oana Dordain, Deputy Head of Financial Instruments and International Financial Relations Unit, DG REGIO, Emily Smith, Head of Climate and Urban Unit, EIB, Frank Lee, Head of Financial Intermediary Advisory Division, EIB, and Desmond Gardner, Financial Instruments Advisor, EIB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 18: Ready for FI Campus?

Ep. 18: Ready for FI Campus?

A discussion with Jonathan Denness, Head of Unit in the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy, hosted by Frank Lee from the fi-compass team at EIB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 17: New Audit Methodology for financial instruments in the 2021-2027 programming period

Ep. 17: New Audit Methodology for financial instruments in the 2021-2027 programming period

A discussion with Dana Greceanu, External Audit and Senior Expert on Financial Instruments from the Common Audit Service at the European Commission and Iva Medugorac from the Head of Department for the Design of Financial Instruments from the Croatian ERDF Managing Authority, the Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds, hosted by Desmond Gardner, European Investment Bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 16: Equity instruments under the European Regional Development Fund, the ERDF

Ep. 16: Equity instruments under the European Regional Development Fund, the ERDF

A discussion with Vivi Papasouli, Mandate Manager at the EIF and Henrik Storm Dyrssen, Project Manager for financial instruments in the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth, hosted by Anna Zurek, European Investment Bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 15: Financing RePowerEU: shared management financial instruments combined with grants

Ep. 15: Financing RePowerEU: shared management financial instruments combined with grants

A discussion with Kristina Vaskelienė, INVEGA, Lithuania and Aleksejs Kaņējevs, ALTUM, Latvia, hosted by Robert Pernetta, Holding Fund Manager, European Investment Bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 14: Quasi-equity finance – a new ERDF model financial instrument

Ep. 14: Quasi-equity finance – a new ERDF model financial instrument

Main topics: Experts from the DG REGIO and IBB Ventures answer your questions about the quasi-equity model financial instrument.A discussion with Sara Dagostini, policy officer at the European Commission’s DG REGIO and Markus Lehmann, finance director at IBB Ventures, hosted by Anna Zurek, from the fi-compass team at EIB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 13: EaSI Business Development Services pilot supports migrant and refugee entrepreneurs

Ep. 13: EaSI Business Development Services pilot supports migrant and refugee entrepreneurs

Main topics: A discussion on the EaSI Business Development Services pilot and how financial instruments can be used to support the integration of third-country nationals using resources under the Asylum, Integration and Migration Fund (AMIF), or co-financed with other resourcesA discussion with Cristina Dumitrescu, Senior Investment Manager in the Inclusive Finance Division at the European Investment Fund, hosted by Bruno Robino, Head of fi-compass at the European Investment Bank. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 12: Financial instruments in changing times

Ep. 12: Financial instruments in changing times

Main topics: Experts from the European Commission and the European Investment Bank join Jacki Davis, moderator at the FI Campus 2023 event, for an informal discussion on financial instruments in changing times.A discussion with Jonathan Denness, Head of Financial Instruments and International Financial Institutions Relations Unit in the European Commission's DG REGIO, Oana Dordain, Deputy Head of Financial Instruments and International Financial Institutions Relations Unit in the European Commission's DG REGIO, Frank Lee, Head of the Climate and Social Advisory Division at the EIB and Emily Smith, Head of Unit for Climate and Urban at the EIB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 11: The New European Bauhaus Model Territorial Development financial instrument

Ep. 11: The New European Bauhaus Model Territorial Development financial instrument

The New European Bauhaus is guided by three core values, which are sustainability, aesthics and inclusion. When we speak about sustainablility, we speak about investing in energy efficiency measures or focusing of cirularity or biodiversity. Aesthics focuses on the quality of experience and style beyond functionality. Inclusion is all about promoting and supporting actions that make the most of diversity, equality and social inclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 10: Model loan and grant financial instrument for energy efficiency

Ep. 10: Model loan and grant financial instrument for energy efficiency

Main topics: Experts from the EIB and the European Commission answer your questions from the 7 October 2022 ERDF event on model financial instrument for energy efficiency.A discussion with Aron Kerpel-Fronius, Policy Officer at the European Commission’s DG Regio and Olivier Dumoulin, Financial Instruments Advisor at the European Investment Bank, hosted by Emily Smith from the fi-compass team at the EIB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 9: The implementation of an EAFRD guarantee instrument in Greece

Ep. 9: The implementation of an EAFRD guarantee instrument in Greece

Main topics: The experience of the EAFRD MA for Greece in implementing a guarantee instrument under the 2014-220 RDP, lessons learned and plans for the future.A discussion with Mr. Costas Apostolopoulos, Head of Evaluation and Institutional Support Unit, Greek managing authority, hosted by Nivelin Noev, Policy Coordinator, Unit F3, DG AGRI, European Commission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 8: The use of financial instruments in Member States CAP Strategic Plans

Ep. 8: The use of financial instruments in Member States CAP Strategic Plans

Main topics: Preparations for the future CAP and role of EAFRD financial instruments in the Member States CAP Strategic Plans for achieving Green Deal objectives, generational renewal and the long-term vision for rural areas.A discussion with Silvia Michelini, Director at European Commission’s DG AGRI (Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural development), hosted by Mario Guido from the fi-compass team at EIB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 8: Gli strumenti finanziari nei piani strategici della PAC degli Stati membri

Ep. 8: Gli strumenti finanziari nei piani strategici della PAC degli Stati membri

Focus: preparativi per la futura PAC e ruolo degli SF FEASR nei piani strategici della PAC degli Stati membri per il raggiungimento degli obiettivi del Green Deal, il ricambio generazionale e la visione a lungo termine per le zone rurali.Dibattito con Silvia Michelini, Direttore della DG AGRI (Direzione Generale Agricoltura e Sviluppo Rurale) della Commissione Europea, ospitata da Mario Guido del team fi-compass della BEI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 7: New Year, new flexibilities for financial instruments

Ep. 7: New Year, new flexibilities for financial instruments

Main topics: New flexibilities for financial instruments under the new Common Provisions Regulation (CPR)A discussion with Jonathan Denness, Head of Unit in the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy, hosted by Frank Lee from the fi-compass team at EIB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 6: Financial needs in EU agriculture and agri-food sectors and possibilities offered by EAFRD financial instruments

Ep. 6: Financial needs in EU agriculture and agri-food sectors and possibilities offered by EAFRD financial instruments

Main topics: New flexibilities for EAFRD Financial instruments in post 2020 period to help addressing financing needs of EU farmers and agri-food companies.A discussion with Michael Pielke, Head of Unit in European Commission’s DG AGRI (Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural development), hosted by Miglena Dobreva from the fi-compass team at EIB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 5: Equity financial instruments help technology-based SMEs grow and thrive

Ep. 5: Equity financial instruments help technology-based SMEs grow and thrive

Main topics: ESIF financial instruments support the development of the Venture Capital / Private Equity ecosystem in Greece, supporting technology-based SMEs.A discussion with Yannis Tsakiris Deputy Minister for Development and Investment in Greece and Bruno Robino, Head of fi-compass at the EIB.Before you tune in to the podcast, have a look at these Equifund video case study and interviews with stakeholders in Greece. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 4: Financial instruments help The Hague meet ambitious sustainability goals

Ep. 4: Financial instruments help The Hague meet ambitious sustainability goals

Main topics: ESIF Financial instruments help the city of The Hague to transition to renewable energy and to regenerate its urban areas.A discussion with Ton Overmeire – manager of The Hague’s Holding Fund, hosted by Chiara Continenza from the fi-compass team at EIB.Before you tune in to the podcast, have a look at these five short videos on Financial Instruments in action in The Hague. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 3: ESF financial instruments tackling COVID-19 impact in Poland

Ep. 3: ESF financial instruments tackling COVID-19 impact in Poland

Main topics: The managing authority of the ESF National Operational Programme in Poland has put in place a swift, comprehensive response to support the social sector in addressing the challenges caused by the COVID-19 lockdown.A discussion with Piotr Krasuski, Director of the Department of the European Social Fund, Ministry of Funds and Regional Policy, Poland, hosted by Eugenio Sabafrom the fi-compass team at EIB.The fi-compass Factsheet – Responding to the COVID-19 crisis through financial instruments is providing more information about the Polish experience in Appendix II. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 2: The SIH Anti-Corona Guarantee in Slovakia

Ep. 2: The SIH Anti-Corona Guarantee in Slovakia

Main topics: the SIH Anti-Corona Guarantee, the first ESIF financial instrument in the country to help SMEs overcome the financial difficulties caused by the COVID-19 crisis and help preserve jobs.A discussion with Ivan Lesay, CEO of SIH and a member of the EIB Board of Directors, hosted by Fatima Tair from the fi-compass team at EIB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 1: The Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative

Ep. 1: The Coronavirus Response Investment Initiative

Main topics: new flexibilities for ESIF financial instruments to help businesses respond to challenges of the COVID-19 outbreak.A discussion with Axel Badrichani, Deputy Head of Unit DG REGIO, European Commission, hosted by Desmond Gardner from the fi-compass team at EIB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.