A look back at the banking industry’s year 2025
Which developments, opportunities and prospects shaped the banking industry? Which regulatory frameworks and innovations need to be taken into account? What are the HR and digital trends in the financial sector? What were the top articles of 2025?
The platform economy marks a strategic shift in banking
In an interview with Michelle von Nathusius, Dominik Schütz, head of LBBW’s Innovation Lab, explains how banks should approach platform logic strategically. He discusses the opportunities it presents and why cooperation is key to success.
From games to gains: a new era of financial literacy for the digital generation
In this interview, Matthias Kröner, Managing Director of the Mogaland Academy, explains how Web3, AI and gamification can help financial institutions embed education, foster engagement and build trust.
What does the future hold for cash? Interview with Euronet
Following his appearance on the zeb.Sound of Finance podcast (in German), where he discussed the future role of cash supply and ATMs, Lars Walter, Head of Sales Banking at Euronet, provides further insights on this topic in our interview.
DAC 8 and CARF: the cornerstones of tax transparency in the European crypto market – an interview with CoinTracking
We spoke to Malte Harwardt, Head of Business Development at Munich-based fintech company CoinTracking, about what impact the introduction of DAC 8 (EU Directive on Administrative Cooperation) and the related CARF (Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework) will have on the German and European markets.
T+1 settlement: how to achieve shorter settlement cycles
Raik Hering, Head of Custody and Cash Services at dwpbank, on the implications of shortening the settlement cycle from T+2 to T+1.
SXSW 2025: from FOMO to FOMA
The progress and impact of artificial intelligence were the key topics of this year’s SXSW Conference, which ended last weekend in Austin, Texas. Discussions at the conference revolved around technological aspects such as robotics and the integration of AI into biotechnology, as well as the economic and social implications of AI, including the concentration of power and growing inequality.
Singapore FinTech Festival 2024: four key insights for financial institutions in Europe
The future of the capital market will be increasingly digital, efficient and sustainable. The trends and technologies showcased during the 9th Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) week offer banks considerable opportunities, but also – as is so often the case – present them with new challenges.
How the QFC is helping to position Qatar as a leading digital assets hub
Interview with Maha Al-Saadi, Head of Regulatory Affairs at QFC, regarding the status quo of digital assets in Qatar, current initiatives and the focus of Qatari digital asset use cases
A look back at the banking industry’s year 2024
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