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Are you attending Money 20/20? A short note to express my gratitude to be attending Europe's best, largest and most wonderful FinTech conference this year in Amsterdam where I'll be representing Eton Bridge Partners Ltd and the wider business in this exciting space. The financial services ecosystem is a space where we see the evolution of leadership, culture, technology, regulation and customer experience, changing at a rapid pace. In recent years, Fintech's have transitioned into a fresh phase of value creation—one that prioritises sustainable and profitable growth yet still faces considerable challenges with generative AI, socioeconomic & geopolitical pressures and increased regulation.

FinTech Valley Europe: Building Digital Success Together 🚀 #FinWeek2024's third panel focused on accelerating Europe's digital competitiveness through the "FinTech Valley Europe" initiative. This groundbreaking discussion brought together leaders from across the region to shape the future of European FinTech. 🌍 💡 The session opened with insightful keynotes from: Effendy Zulkifly (MY) - Chief Development Officer, Dynafront Systems Branislav Slobodník (SK) - University of Economics, PHD Candidate Our expert panel, moderated by Martin Jesný, included: Martin Peter (SK) - Head of Banking Department, Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic Piotr Brewiński (PL) - Vice President, FinTech Poland Zoltán Ács (HU) - Innovation Lead, MBH Bank, MD, MBH Fintechlab, Chairman, HU Fintech Association Rostyslav Dyuk (UA) - Chairman of The Board, Ukrainian Association of Fintech and Innovation Companies Ondřej Machač (CZ) - Executive Manager, Fintree and Czech Fintech Association Stefan Nistor (MD) - Founder & Coordinator, Fintech Moldova The discussion highlighted key challenges and solutions for the CEE FinTech sector, emphasizing the need for increased global visibility, stronger regulatory representation, and enhanced market presence. The FinTech Valley Europe initiative focuses on startup support, regional unity, and the creation of a shared technology sandbox. 🤝 💪 Building on last year's "Manifesto for Digital Age Success," this initiative marks a significant step toward strengthening European FinTech cooperation and innovation. 🌐 Beyond building a unified innovative region, collaboration with other high-growth markets is crucial. We extend special thanks to our distinguished guest from Malaysia, Effendy Zulkifly, who, as the only Asian and ASEAN representative at FinWeek 2024, presented valuable insights on connecting Europe and ASEAN in the pursuit of digital innovation, empowering citizens on both continents to thrive. 📱 🤝 Check out the photo gallery in the comments below! 📸 #FinTech #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #EuropeanFintech #FinTechValley

At United Fintech, we are driven by a vision to create lasting change in the financial industry. Recently, we had the privilege of joining Nordic Fintech Week and the panel debate: "From Unbundling Banks to Bundling Fintech Startups: The Future of Finance Partnerships,” alongside three of our strategic investors: Citi, BNP Paribas, and Danske Bank. At the panel, our Founder and CEO, Christian Frahm, along with Silje Nesvik, Andrew Murray, Claus Harder, and Junaid Baig, discussed: - Partnerships matter: As the financial industry evolves, the role of an industry-neutral platform like United Fintech, which seamlessly connects Financial Institutions with innovative fintechs that will set the standards for this new landscape becomes crucial. - Speed & ease of adoption: Rapid implementation is a win for institutions and customers, accelerating service and innovation. - Transitioning to the future: The industry must rethink its approach to adopting technologies, working together to solve problems at scale and enable sustainable innovation. - Embracing new technologies: AI and emerging technologies are pivotal to future-proofing the industry, allowing all players to innovate and adapt. What are your thoughts on the future of fintech partnerships? Let us know in the comments section! #Fintech #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #FinancialServices #AI #FutureOfFinance

FinWeek 2024 proudly presents the “Europe at Heart” panel discussion, focusing on how FinTech can drive Europe’s success in the digital age! 🌍 Join us on October 22nd at 15:00 at Twin City C, HubHub Bratislava. We’ll dive into the Fintech Valley Europe initiative. The goal? To boost Europe’s competitiveness and empower its citizens in the digital age. 💬 Together, we’ll explore the potential of FinTech to shape a successful future for Europe. We’ll also revisit the manifesto titled “FinTech Will Bring Europe Success in the Digital Age,” which was signed by our esteemed guests during last year’s Finweek conference. 🎤 This panel will be structured into three parts, welcoming top experts to share their insights. Keynote: Effendy Zulkifly (MY) - Chief Development Officer, Dynafront Systems Branislav Slobodník (SK) - PhD Candidate, Economic University Speakers: Martin Peter (SK) - Head of Banking Department, Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic Piotr Brewiński (PL) - Vice President, FinTech Poland Zoltán Ács (HU) - Innovation Lead, MBH Bank, MD, MBH Fintechlab, Chairman, HU Fintech Association Rostyslav Dyuk (UA) - Chairman of The Board, Ukrainian Association of Fintech and Innovation Companies Ondřej Machač (CZ) - Executive Manager, Fintree and Czech Fintech Association Shmuel (Shmulik) Ben-Tovim (IL) - Economist and President, The Israel Fintech Center (ONLINE) Stefan Nistor (MD) - Founder & Coordinator, Fintech Moldova (ONLINE) 🔥 Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an international discussion aimed at launching specific collaborative activities for a thriving FinTech ecosystem in Europe! 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dRAH95eV #FinWeek2024 #FinTech #DigitalEconomy #FintechValleyEurope #Innovation #Collaboration #EuropeAtHeart

Money20/20 heralds the fintech trends and gives you a sneak peek into the #politicsofmoney. So, what’s the story of 2024? #AI will change the concept of value, and money, in the long term, by changing the concept of work, economy structure and what we value as societies (will it be time?). For now, in finance it will soon bring more #digitalworkforce both in B2B and B2C, aka better digital assitants. #web3 was, surprisingly, a hot topic and #digitaleuro discussed on technical level, meaning the idea will materialize one way or another. Next 5 years in the EU financial policies will focus on the free movement of capital (#CMU, rebranded as the Savings & Investments Union), as hinted by #FancoisHolland, who btw. came to support la French Tech and 🇫🇷 as the go to place for finance in the EU. Strong 🇨🇳 delegation is looking bullish at the EU market and its companies, while the number of #Africanfintech firms may signal not only the appetite for a stand alone M20/20 event but a growing net of economic relations between the continents. Thank you Scarlett Sieber Tracey Davies (Byers) and the team for not wasting my time :) European Digital Finance Association Czech Fintech Association

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝟐𝟎/𝟐𝟎 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐬 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐬, 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬! We recently caught up with our Fintech & Banking Director, Jason Fitch to hear what he's most excited about for the event: Q: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝟐𝟎/𝟐𝟎? Money20/20 is definitely the big one! It’s one of the few conferences that brings together startups, unicorns, and bank CEOs all under one roof, and I can’t wait to be back in Vegas. Having attended before, I’m really looking forward to reconnecting with friends and colleagues and catching up on what everyone has been up to. The conversations here always pulse with the energy of innovation, and I love being part of discussions that shape the future of fintech and payments. It’s such an exciting opportunity to share ideas and see where we’re all headed together! Q: 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩? As the Director of Business Development here at Bates Group, I always emphasize that there are three pillars to a successful fintech: a transformative idea, access to capital, and, most importantly, a robust compliance foundation. At our company, we specialize in not just building out effective compliance programs, but also in correcting course when existing programs fall short. I truly believe that a more knowledgeable industry leads to a healthier compliance landscape, which is essential for fostering innovation. When businesses prioritize compliance, it creates an environment where creativity can thrive, enabling them to scale effectively and sustainably. By strengthening compliance practices, we can help ensure that the fintech/payments industry continues to evolve and deliver groundbreaking solutions. ➡️ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮? 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝟐𝟎/𝟐𝟎? Let us know in the comments, or send us a direct message to set up a time to connect in person during or after the conference! #Money2020 #Fintech #Innovation #AI #BankingCompliance #BatesGroup

Our Chief Marketing Officer for Southeast Asia, Erika Chiang, joined an insightful conversation alongside industry leaders Christiaan Kaptein from Integra Partners, Michele Ferrario from StashAway and Dominic Schacher, CFA from Aument Capital Partners at e27 (Optimatic)'s Echelon conference. The session, moderated by Sheryl Chen of Money20/20, delved into the topic: "How Fintech Companies Can Lean into the Fintech Landscape in SEA to Create Opportunities." Southeast Asia's fintech landscape is a dynamic and rapidly evolving space, presenting both challenges and opportunities for companies looking to innovate and grow. The panelists shared their expertise and insights on navigating diverse markets, adapting to regulatory changes, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive success in the region. "We are here to build a whole ecosystem - with our app community, talks and e-learning courses, we help our users get the information they need to make the right choices," Erika said. Thank you to e27 for organising this fantastic event and to our fellow panelists for the engaging and thought-provoking conversation! #Echelon2024 #FintechInnovation #SoutheastAsia

Money20/20 Europe Agenda Considers Signal Vs Noise: Differentiating Between Visionary Breakthroughs and Hot Air “The pace of financial innovation continues accelerating, fueling both enthusiasm and speculation,” said Scarlett Sieber, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Money20/20. “However, visionary breakthroughs live alongside hype-driven tangents. As innovation complexity increases exponentially, discerning meaningful signals amidst the noise grows harder, but ever more critical. With deafening noise everywhere, we need voices committed to elevating discourse and realising technology’s potential through innovation geared towards progress.” https://lnkd.in/ezQWj3Xc #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Ready to Witness the Future of Finance? 🚀 SFF 2024 is Where You Need to Be! Get set for a deep dive into the AI and Quantum Computing revolution at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2024, where financial innovation meets sustainable growth. Here's what you can't miss: - **AI Frontiers**: Engage in critical dialogues on policy alignment for AI, explore responsible AI ecosystems, and tap into the surge of AI investments for economic resilience. - **Quantum Leap**: Discover how quantum computing can redefine financial services, encryption, and efficiency, amidst global investments surpassing $42 billion. - **Insights Forum**: Join 1,500 leaders for pivotal discussions on AI and quantum technology applications, and participate in the Asia-Pacific Capital Meets Policy Dialogue. - **Hackcelerator**: Innovators unite! Compete in the Global FinTech Hackcelerator, pitch on Demo Day, and potentially transform financial health with your solutions. - **Unparalleled Networking**: Experience SFF MeetUp's tech-driven networking and engage with over 40 international pavilions representing 30 countries. - **Open Access**: Registration is live! Complimentary passes for select groups and special rates for startups. SFF 2024 is poised to be a cornerstone event for aligning innovation with regulation, fostering global connections, and catalyzing growth within the FinTech ecosystem. ♻️ Don't miss out! Register now and be part of the conversation that shapes the future of finance. What innovations are you hoping to see at SFF 2024? Share your thoughts and let's connect on the possibilities ahead! #SFF2024 #FinTech #AI #QuantumComputing #FinancialInnovation #SustainableGrowth

Great panel. There is a path forward for fintech to challenge the incumbents and create value for all stakeholders. Start with what’s important seen from the customer’s perspective.