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Alexandru Petrescu, head of ASF, emphasized the need for technological innovation and institutional stability at the Digital Finance Forum in CEE. He advocated for closer regional cooperation in regulation amidst the financial sector's digital transformation. Petrescu highlighted the importance of anticipating emerging risks and maintaining public trust as innovation outpaces institutional adaptation. He noted that Central and Eastern Europe has significant economic potential but faces challenges in capital market maturity and access to financing, necessitating stronger cross-border collaboration among regulators. The event aimed to enhance institutional dialogue in the region.