European Long-Term Investors Association (ELTI)

The ''European Long-Term Investors Association'' represent a European-wide network of National Promotional Banks and Institutions (NPBIs) who offer financial solutions tailored to the specific needs of their respective country and economy. The association gathers 33 European long-term investors from 23 Member States across the European Union as well as candidate countries. With a combined balance sheet of € 2.9 trillion, ELTI's goal is to promote long-term investment in close alignment with the objectives and initiatives developed by the European Union in order to foster sustainable, smart and inclusive growth and job creation. Multilateral financial institutions complement the activities at national level with specific cross-border solutions or investments with a European impact. Following the specific public mission of each member the business model of each institution differs from country to country including different products and approaches. This is the same for multilateral ELTI members. Most of the members offer various debt-products but not all members have a mandate for investment in equity. The Association promotes and attracts quality long-term investment in the real economy.

Given the rapid changes our societies are undergoing and the 'short-termist' tendency of many economic and political actors, the need for long-term vision is more important than ever. The implementation of far-reaching global objectives such as building sustainable infrastructure for sustainable investment, fighting climate change or innovating in our resources consumption and in production technologies is not only an absolute necessity: it is also a path, in itself, to recovery from the current crisis on a new basis to avoid its return and ensure the well-being of future generations.

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Goals and Activities

  • Joint Collaboration

    Maintaining a permanent and constructive dialogue on long-term financing with European financial institutions whilst representing, promoting and defending the shared interests of our Members. This includes informing the EU institutions on the role and potential of the Members as agencies for long-term financing and promoting convergence and common positions in response to consultations launched by the European Commission.

  • Access to Finance

    Developing the concept of long-term investment within the economic and financial sector whilst strengthening cooperation at an operational level, acting as long-term financiers and facilitating access between European and national financing schemes.

  • Sharing of Expertise

    Strengthening the access of the Members to information on matters related to the EU and exchanging information and experiences amongst Members. This includes sharing the Association's interest and advice to the EU with regards to the promotion of long-term investment and informing its Members on the discussions, initiatives and measures conducted by the EU institutions.

  • Knowledge & Mutual Support

    Promoting academic research on long-term investments and exerting influence on EU Institutions by acting as a common interlocutor and Member spokesperson without prejudice to the separate freedom of expression of each Member. These include initiating and publishing research programmes and case studies and holding conferences on behalf of our Members.

National Promotional Banks and Institutions (NPBIs) - ELTI Members

News about NPBIs

  • First ELTI Public Event - “The Future Multiannual Financial Framework: Building a Stronger Europe” - 10 June 2026

    📢 We are proud to announce the first public event of the European Long-Term Investors Association (ELTI), bringing together EU policymakers and financial leaders to discuss the future of investment in Europe.

    “The Future Multiannual Financial Framework: Building a Stronger Europe”

    📅 10 June 2026
    🕒 13:15 – 16:30 (CEST)
    📍 Radisson Collection Grand Place, Brussels

    💶 This inaugural event will explore how the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) can strengthen Europe’s competitiveness, resilience, and long-term investment capacity.

    💬 CEOs, policymakers, and experts will come together to foster dialogue on how to shape a stronger, more competitive Europe through strategic long-term investment.

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  • NPBs “Reality Check” meeting on State Aid

    📅 On 28 April 2026, the European Long-Term Investors Association (ELTI), alongside sister associations AECM - European Association of Guarantee Institutions and European Association of Public Banks (EAPB), participated in a “Reality Check” meeting organised by the European Commission with National Promotional Banks and Institutions (NPBIs), Member States and other relevant stakeholders.

    💬 This discussion provided a valuable opportunity to exchange with DG COMP on the role of NPBIs in ensuring access to finance to support the Clean Industrial Deal and, more broadly, on how State aid rules can promote the clean transition and support EU competitiveness.

    ⚖️ ELTI emphasised the need for a tailored, no one-size-fits-all approach to State aid rules, reflecting diverse market gaps across Member States. It also highlighted the importance of strengthening trust in NPBIs as implementing partners, while adapting State aid frameworks to better support financial instruments and crowd in private investment.

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  • Promotional Banks Commit €375bn to EU Affordable Housing Plan

    Promotional Banks Commit €375bn to EU Affordable Housing Plan

    The European Association of Public Banks (EAPB) and the European Long-Term Investors Association (ELTI) are proud to endorse the European Commission’s first-ever European Affordable Housing Plan.

    To help turn this ambition into reality, our member institutions — Europe’s national and regional promotional banks — are mobilising significant resources. We estimate a collective commitment of €375 billion in financing by 2029, drawn from our own resources, to support affordable, social, and sustainable housing across the European Union.

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  • ELTI Management Board met in Rome at the CDP headquarters

    ELTI Management Board met in Rome at the CDP headquarters

    Rome/Brussels, 5 December 2025 – The Management Board of the European Long-Term Investors Association (ELTI) met today to discuss the work carried out this year, the outlook and projects for 2026, dialogue with stakeholders and institutions, and the tools to be adopted to ensure market competitiveness.

    Held at the Cassa Depositi e Prestiti headquarters in Rome under the chairmanship of CDP Chief Executive Officer Dario Scannapieco, it was ELTI’s fifth such meeting this year.

    The gathering offered an opportunity to exchange views on the strategies to strengthen the association and talk about the progress of the main dossiers under discussion at the European level.

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