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FAQs

Asked & answered

The practical details about attending the Paris Symposium — from registration and pricing to the Chatham House Rule.

  1. 01Do I need to register for the event?
    Yes — you'll need to fill out our registration form to gain access to the event. Please complete the form with some basic information to get started.
  2. 02What is the cancellation policy?
    You can cancel your registration via this webpage or by contacting our events team.
  3. 03How much does it cost to attend the PCS Symposia?
    Attendance is completely free for all market participants. We're committed to making the event accessible and inclusive to the entire community. However, advance registration is required to secure your spot.
  4. 04Do the PCS Symposia operate under the Chatham House Rule?
    Yes. The PCS Symposia are held under the Chatham House Rule, whereby 'participants are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant, may be revealed.' For clarification, please get in touch with PCS.
  5. 05Will I be able to access presentation materials after the conference?
    Yes. Presentation materials that speakers have given permission to share will be made available within 48 hours of the event. Attendees will receive access via email at their registered address.
  6. 06Can I find out who has registered for or attended the symposium?
    For privacy and data protection reasons, we do not share the registration list publicly. However, registered attendees will have plenty of opportunities to connect with one another onsite — there are several networking sessions throughout the day. Note: PCS has not authorised any third party to contact registrants on our behalf. If you receive unsolicited or suspicious messages claiming to represent PCS, please do not engage with them and report them to events@pcsmarket.org.
  7. 07How do I apply to be a speaker?
    Thank you for considering speaking at our Symposia. Speaker slots fill up quickly, but we occasionally have space available due to cancellations — so it is worth asking. Please send your details and a short synopsis to our Events Team.
  8. 08Will there be filming and photography at the event?
    Please be aware that the event may be photographed and/or recorded for marketing and promotional purposes by PCS. If you do not consent to being photographed or filmed, you must notify the PCS events team in writing no later than seven (7) days prior to the event by contacting events@pcsmarket.org.
  9. 09Is the event available virtually or remotely?
    No — all PCS events are conducted onsite only. There is currently no option for virtual or remote attendance.
  10. 10Will meals and refreshments be provided during the event?
    Yes — lunch and refreshments will be provided to all registered attendees. Please inform us in advance if you have any dietary restrictions or special requirements.
  11. 11What is the PCS Initiative?
    The PCS Initiative was established in 2012 following the global financial crisis, with strong public-sector support, to promote safe securitisation products that facilitate credit flow to the real economy while minimising systemic risks within the European financial system. As a not-for-profit organisation, PCS provided labels to securitisations meeting rigorous standards of quality and transparency. Since the introduction of the Securitisation Regulation in 2019, PCS — while retaining its not-for-profit status — has been authorised in both France and the United Kingdom as a third-party verification agent for STS securitisations across Europe. From the outset, PCS has worked closely with European banks, finance companies, investors, trade bodies, regulators and policymakers to help shape a legal and regulatory environment that recognises the benefits of simple, transparent and standardised securitisations, without compromising systemic stability.