The MFA, a representative body for the alternative asset management industry has appointed Nicolò Bertoncello as Vice President, Head of EU Government Affairs. Based in Brussels, Bertoncello will lead MFA’s advocacy and engagement with EU institutions and member states.
Bertoncello’s extensive experience in the European Parliament and private sector will bolster MFA’s advocacy for more efficient, transparent, and resilient capital markets across the EU.
Before joining MFA, Bertoncello served as an economic policy adviser in the European Parliament, where he led on legislative negotiations on high-profile financial services files. He played a key role in advancing the EU’s capital markets agenda, particularly in trading and post-trading policy. He also contributed to the groundwork for Europe’s first consolidated ticker tape. In addition, he advised on international trade and intellectual property issues.
Bertoncello previously advised financial institutions on EU regulations and advocacy at Kreab, a strategic communications firm. He began his career at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development focusing on international taxation.
He will report to Rob Hailey, MFA Head of EMEA Government Affairs.
