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

  • ELTI and EAPB endorses EU Commission's Affordable Housing Plan with collective financing of €375 billion

    Europe’s national and regional promotional banks and institutions back the European Commission’s European Affordable Housing Plan with the ambition of providing EUR 375 billion in financing by 2029 to improve affordable, social, and sustainable housing in Europe

    Brussels, 16 December 2025

    Europe’s national and regional promotional banks and institutions (NPBIs) are at the forefront of addressing the continent’s housing crisis by delivering tailored solutions to meet the housing needs of their respective EU Member States. In this context, both the European Long-Term Investors Association (ELTI) and the European Association of Public Banks (EAPB) endorse the European Commission’s landmark move of publishing its first European Affordable Housing Plan.

    To support this initiative and demonstrate their commitment, both associations estimate a collective total financing volume from their own members’ resources of € 375 billion by 2029 to support affordable, social and sustainable housing in Europe. This substantial ambition underscores their dedication to responding effectively to the diverse housing challenges across EU Member States. In addition, NPBIs stand ready to continue bringing EU resources closer to national, regional and local needs.

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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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  • ELTI Presents 10 recommendations for the next MFF (2028-2034)

    ELTI’s Roadmap for a Competitive Europe - 10 Recommendations for the Next MFF

    ELTI welcomes the European Commission’s proposal for the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), which places competitiveness, strategic autonomy, and investment mobilisation at the heart of EU policy. The proposal recognises the role of National Promotional Banks and Institutions (NPBIs), including regional ones, and confirms the importance of financial instruments as key tools to multiply the impact of EU funding.

    To ensure the next MFF delivers on its ambitions and bridges the major investment gap affecting EU competitiveness, ELTI identified ten strategic recommendations:

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  • ELTI Secretary-General passes away at 62 years old

    It is with the deepest sorrow that we inform the ELTI community of the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Helmut von Glasenapp, who sadly left us last Friday, at the age of 62

    Helmut was truly the heart and driving force of the ELTI Secretariat, serving as Secretary-General since October 2016. His time with the association was marked by exceptional commitment, professionalism and humanity, leaving a lasting mark on all who had the pleasure of working with him.

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