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Celebrating Success at DFS24 – and Looking Ahead to DFS25 🚀 We’re excited to announce that Datavillage has been selected as the winner of Worldline’s matchmaking at Digital Finance Summit 2024! 🏆🎉 A huge congratulations to the Datavillage team for this achievement, and a big thank you to Worldline Financial Services for creating opportunities that foster fintech innovation and our chairman Toon Vanagt for supporting these initiatives and helping drive meaningful collaborations forward. This success story is just one example of the valuable connections and groundbreaking ideas that come to life at DFS. As we celebrate this moment, we’re already gearing up for DFS25, where even more companies will get the chance to connect, innovate, and thrive. 🔜 Join us at DFS25 for our next matchmaking sessions, where fintech innovators, startups, and industry leaders will come together to shape the future of digital finance. Who will be our next success story? Let’s find out together! Stay tuned for more details: https://lnkd.in/e7ErhgY Frederic Lebeau, Philippe Haenebalcke, Toon Vanagt, Worldline Financial Services #fintechbe #Innovation #DFS24 #DFS25 #Matchmaking #Collaboration #Success

In this episode, Koen Marcel K Vanderhoydonk is joined by Baiba Rozenberga, head of startups at MBH Fintechlab in Hungary to explore the transformative impact of AI and emerging technologies in the fintech world. They discuss how AI is reshaping customer support to be personal and data-driven while retaining the human touch, and dive into highlights from Singapore FinTech Week, including the rise of quantum computing as the next tech frontier. Baiba shares insights on regulatory shifts like PSD2 and PSD3, the evolution of facial recognition ATMs in Asia, and how generational divides are shaping banking technologies. Discover why Gen Z prefers fintech solutions over traditional banks and how digital wallets are merging with physical cards. They also highlight the role of innovation labs in creating ecosystems that bridge startups, banks, and universities, and uncover opportunities for early-stage funding in the Hungarian market. You can listen the episode on: Spotify 👉 https://lnkd.in/eN2u6hqu Apple Podcast 👉 https://lnkd.in/emsx_jhv Big news is here… DFS25 is coming on December 2! Mark your calendars for the next Digital Finance Summit. Get ready for this milestone event as we bring you a decade of expert insights, industry trends, and cutting-edge innovations in digital finance. Early bird tickets and partnership opportunities will be available soon. For partnership inquiries, contact regina@fintechbelgium.be. Stay tuned for more details: https://lnkd.in/e7ErhgY #fintechbe #podcast #FintechBelgiumMediaPodcast  

Join industry leaders at the Vision Forex Forum at the Four Seasons Hotel in Limassol, Cyprus, where industry titans and thought leaders converge to share insights, unveil cutting-edge strategies, and explore the future of the forex industry. The Vision Forex Forum will gather the best of the best in sales, marketing, technology, risk, and compliance from top international brokers for an opportunity to learn and build strategic alliances to secure powerful partnerships for the year ahead. This exclusive forum will tackle the biggest challenges forex companies face, including the volatile regulatory, marketing, risk, and compliance landscape, intense competition, and rapid technological advancement. Visit the Website: https://lnkd.in/dvbsUDFx #fintechbe #mediapartnership #QUBE

On February 25th, Regina Piffarerio joined the exciting evening of the 15th Anniversary Reception of the Channel Islands Brussels Office on behalf of Fintech Belgium! ✨ Hosted by Deputy Jonathan Le Tocq and Deputy Ian Gorst the event brought together key representatives from the finance sector to celebrate this milestone and discuss future collaboration opportunities. A fantastic evening of networking, insights, and meaningful exchanges—strengthening ties between the Channel Islands and the fintech ecosystem. A big thank you to the hosts and everyone involved for this lovely reception and warm welcome! Looking forward to continued engagement and future collaborations. Alexandra Chandran, Barnaby Molloy, Kerry O'Donoghue, Elizabeth McKinnell #fintechbe #ChannelIslands #Finance #Brussels #Networking

A WIN–WIN–WIN Night Last Thursday, we brought together an incredible group of financial services companies—including banks, insurers, and capital markets players—alongside fintechs and industry leaders to explore how AI is transforming compliance into a strategic advantage. A huge thank you to everyone who attended! The room was filled with engaging discussions and inspiring insights on how AI and fintech partnerships are reshaping compliance. From navigating the complexities of regulations to exploring real-world applications of AI in financial services, the conversations were truly eye-opening. It was great to see financial services companies, fintechs, and industry leaders exchanging perspectives, learning from each other, and identifying new opportunities for collaboration. This event proved to be a win-win-win for all involved! With Accenture Belgium serving as the bridge between banks and fintechs, it enabled them to accelerate within the industry. Fintechs benefited from a direct channel to connect with banks, showcase their solutions, and engage in discussions on AI, ESG, and the evolving regulatory landscape. Meanwhile, banks gained fresh perspectives to navigate compliance challenges strategically and make future-proof decisions. Events like these prove that compliance isn’t just about ticking boxes—it’s a win-win-win for the entire industry. And this is exactly what will continue pushing the industry forward. Let’s keep the momentum going! 🚀 For the pictures visit our website: https://lnkd.in/egzMfUYf Anne Romagnoli, David Jacob, Stijn Vermeersch, Bavo Respens, Thomas Niven, Søren Mørk, Marco Matrisciano, Alexander L.C. Stevens, Karsten Weber, Frederic Lebeau, Francesco Vivarelli, Jad Rizk, Hind Salhane, Morgan Moller #fintechbe #compliance #innovation #accenture #event 

🚀 Success Stories from Antwerp Acceleration Day A select group of 11 outstanding companies pitched their groundbreaking solutions, addressing real-world challenges in the fintech and banking sectors. We’re thrilled to announce that Tekst, Intuitech, and Netcall have been selected for immediate follow-up by BNP Paribas Fortis and 4 more fintechs are being internally checked, marking a key milestone in our mission to bridge the gap between fintech startups and traditional finance players. These companies demonstrated the potential to reshape the industry with their cutting-edge solutions, and we're excited to see how these partnerships unfold! Events like this are the backbone of the fintech ecosystem, empowering startups to meet the needs of major industry players and helping larger companies tap into fresh, innovative solutions. Fintech Belgium continues to establish itself as the place to be for fostering collaboration, innovation, and growth within the fintech landscape. 🌍 A huge thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to the success of this event. We look forward to seeing even more impactful collaborations for next year’s Antwerp Acceleration Day! Cedric Teyssen, Wouter Janssen, Balint Kis, Pol Brouckaert, Amalesh Vemula, Manuel Piette, Dorottya Bősze, Tamás dr. Kincses #fintechbe #AntwerpAccelerationDay #WeAccelerated #FintechInnovation

Save the date! Big news… DFS25 is coming on December 2! 🎉 Get ready for the 10th edition of the Digital Finance Summit, Europe's Digital Leap. Join us as we celebrate a decade of innovation, insights, and industry-leading discussions shaping the future of digital finance. This year’s theme, Europe’s Digital Leap: Powering the Future of Fintech, promises to deliver an exciting look at the next stage of fintech transformation. Early bird tickets and partnership opportunities will be available soon. For partnership inquiries, reach out to regina@fintechbelgium.be. For more information: https://lnkd.in/e7ErhgY #fintechbe #dfs25

In this episode Koen Marcel K Vanderhoydonk is joined by Jens Verboven from GraydonCreditsafe Belgium nv to discuss the transformative merger of Graydon and CreditSafe. Combining local expertise with global technological capabilities, this partnership is revolutionizing credit management and fraud prevention. Jens provides fascinating insights into how GraydonCreditSafe addresses key regulatory challenges, including KYC (Know Your Customer), KYB (Know Your Business), and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance, by leveraging data accuracy and reliability. The conversation also dives into the power of data collaboration, featuring Datavillage’s innovative software platform. Additionally, listeners will discover how GraydonCreditSafe’s efforts to standardize global data are enhancing accessibility and usability, paving the way for seamless integration and informed decision-making across industries. You can listen the episode on: Spotify 👉 https://lnkd.in/eRi6yqdx Apple Podcast 👉 https://lnkd.in/eE4Sz_Zh Big news is here… DFS25 is coming on December 2! Mark your calendars for the next Digital Finance Summit. Get ready for this milestone event as we bring you a decade of expert insights, industry trends, and cutting-edge innovations in digital finance. Early bird tickets and partnership opportunities will be available soon. For partnership inquiries, contact regina@fintechbelgium.be. Stay tuned for more details: https://lnkd.in/e7ErhgY #fintechbe #podcast #FintechBelgiumMediaPodcast  

🚀 Seminar: AI & Law in Finance and Beyond AI is reshaping the legal and financial landscape—enhancing efficiency, redefining regulations, and raising critical ethical questions. How do we navigate these shifts while ensuring accountability? Join us for an exclusive seminar where we explore: 🔹 Ethics, Law & AI – Striking the balance between innovation and responsibility 🔹 AI in Banking & Finance – The future of compliance and risk management 📢 Who should attend? Banks, financial institutions, and insurance companies looking to stay ahead in the AI era. 📅 When? 🗓️ March 14 | ⏰ 14:00 - 17:00 📍 VUB Main Campus, Brussels 🎯 Secure your spot by March 8 and be part of the conversation shaping the future! 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/e3gY2UEa #fintechbe #AI #Law #Finance #Banking #Insurance #LegalTech #Ethics #FutureofFinance