39 Banks and Counting: Why Amsterdam Banking Forum Is the Must- Attend...
The Future of Banking Forum — AI, Platforms & Digital Transformation — convenes Europe's most influential banking community on June 1 in Amsterdam. Over 37 banks have already registered, and registrations are still climbing. Europe's Banking Community Is Converging on Amsterdam Something remarkable is happening ahead of the Amsterdam Banking Forum on June 1, 2026.
The EU AI Act and its Impact on Financial Services Institutions in the...
The EU Artificial Intelligence Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689) entered into force on 1 August 2024, with obligations phasing in between February 2025 and August 2026, with some elements extending to 2027. It is the first binding, horizontal AI regulation globally and applies to any Financial Services Institution (FSI) that develops, buys, or uses AI systems in the EU—regardless of where the AI provider is located.
From Legacy to Real-Time: DXC’s Vision for the Future of Banking
What is DXC's role in the financial services industry? DXC is very involved across the many sectors of the financial services industry. We're very deep in insurance, obviously deep in banking, but also payments and other areas. We own a banking core called Hogan, which has deposits of roughly $5 trillion in transactions, about $2.5 to $3 trillion a day in debits and credits in terms of payments.
Core Banking Modernization Without Disruption: Lessons from mBank
At the European Digital Finance Conference, organised by The Banking 50 on March 5 in Amsterdam, Michał Niedźwiecki, IT Director at mBank, shared a compelling, multi-year story of transforming a core banking system—without disrupting business operations. What emerged was not just a technical case study, but a strategic blueprint for modernization in highly complex, always-on environments.
Innovation in Banking Is No Longer About Ideas — It’s About Exec...
At the European Digital Finance Conference in Amsterdam, Yorick Naeff delivered a clear and timely message: innovation in banking is no longer about ideas or experimentation — it is about execution and measurable impact. Drawing on his experience as founder of BUX and now leading innovation within a major European bank, Naeff outlined how the definition — and practice — of innovation is rapidly evolving under the influence of AI, digital assets, and changing customer behaviour.
Presentations from EDFC March 5, 2026
How innovation is reshaping financial services by Yorick Naeff, Head of Innovation, ABN AMRO Bank. From creating better client experiences to unlocking new ways of delivering value in an increasingly digital world. Platform-Led Core Transformation: Building the Bank for the Next Decade by Vladimira Tomasek, Head of Core Banking Systems, VUB Bank and Brad Goad, CRO Banking Services DXC GrowthX. Modern core banking transformation leverages existing systems through functional decoupling, modular architecture, and platform thinking—supported by strategic
The Dinosaur That Learned to Fly: VUB Bank’s Radical Case for Ev...
There is a moment in every core banking conversation when someone in the room mentions the word 'replacement'. Consultants lean forward. Vendors smile. Risk officers reach for their antacids. For most banks, the word carries the weight of a multi-year, nine-figure transformation programme — the kind that ends careers, strains balance sheets, and occasionally brings down institutions.
When Regulation Becomes a Catalyst for Data & AI Transformation
How can banks balance regulatory compliance with the need to evolve their data and technology architectures for advanced analytics and AI? This question was at the heart of the final panel discussion during the European Digital Finance Conference in Amsterdam, where industry leaders explored the intersection of regulation, data governance, and modernization. One theme stood out clearly: regulators can act as a catalyst, not just a constraint.
Mainframes Are Not Dead — They Are Becoming the Engine of Modern Banki...
Amsterdam — At the recent European Digital Finance Conference, a panel of senior banking and technology leaders challenged one of the most persistent myths in financial services: that innovation requires replacing legacy systems. Instead, the discussion revealed a more nuanced reality. Banks across Europe are discovering that modernization does not necessarily mean ripping out mainframes.
The Best Banking Event of the Year
With only 30 tickets remaining, the European Digital Finance Conference (EDFC) is close to being completely sold out — just as it is every year. If you work in banking, digital transformation, technology, or innovation, this is where the conversations that shape the next 3–5 years are happening. EDFC sells out every year — and this year is no exception. If you want to be in the room with senior decision-makers from across Europe’s banking ecosystem, now is the moment to secure your seat. We look forward to welcoming you. See you at EDFC.
