Kayvan Hazemi-Jebelli

2 weeks ago | cepa.org | Padraig Nolan |Ronan Murphy |Bill Rosenblatt |Kayvan Hazemi-Jebelli

Fintech startups depend on access to data in order to offer digital banking, mobile payments, peer-to-peer lending, investment platforms, and other new services. Banks often resist giving their account information to potential competitors. Both European and American regulators are considering new rules to resolve this standoff about data access that are diverging in style, scope, and ambition—and the outcome could redefine global fintech leadership.

Oct 10, 2024 | cepa.org | Natalia Martinez |Ronan Murphy |Kayvan Hazemi-Jebelli |David Kirichenko

How to fix Europe’s struggling telecom companies has become one of Europe’s most vexing policy tussles. Many struggle to make money and invest in upgrading the continent’s digital infrastructure. They blame market fragmentation and rigid competition laws. The European Union counts 34 mobile operators, compared to just four in China and three in the United States.

Oct 1, 2024 | cepa.org | Ronan Murphy |Bill Echikson |Oona Lagercrantz |Kayvan Hazemi-Jebelli

The United Nation’s e-government rankings place the Danes at #1 in the world. It’s nice timing. Denmark chaired the Digital Nine + (D9+) Ministerial in Copenhagen last week, bringing together 13 digital ministers from Europe’s most digitally advanced countriesThe Danish agenda is clear: Europe should digitalize like them, embracing technology in day-to-day life. Danes can divorce online. Digital payments are de rigeur: physical cash is rarely used. More than 2,000 public services are online.

Sep 20, 2024 | cepa.org | Kayvan Hazemi-Jebelli

European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen designated a slate of new Commissioners and delivered each a specific Mission Letter. The letters reveal Von der Leyen’s political will — Brussels is waking up. Out is a crusade to regulate. In is the need to increase European competitiveness. Former Italian Prime Minister and European Central Bank president Mario Draghi’s long-awaited report on European Competitiveness provided the needed wake-up call.

Jul 12, 2024 | cepa.org | Kayvan Hazemi-Jebelli

The outgoing Conservative government’s record on tech was, surprisingly, somewhat anti-tech. The Online Safety Bill threatened encryption. The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill allowed regulators to block acquisitions approved in the US and EU. Tech leaders were aghast.