EDFC June 2025 | Highlights
The European Digital Finance Conference on February 22, 2025, gathered industry leaders to discuss banking’s future. Key topics included the impact of AI, open finance regulations, and macroeconomic trends. Experts from Moody’s, EY, Revolut, and Rabobank explored banking transformation, digital identity, and cross-border innovation. Panels addressed AI’s role in finance, regulatory shifts, and emerging technologies. The event fostered thought leadership and collaboration, shaping Europe’s digital finance landscape.
Speakers’ and Guests’ Feedback on the European Digital Finance Confere...
Tjeerd Hunnekens, Global IT Platform Transformation Lead at ING Still energized from the European Digital Finance Conference this Monday! It was a real pleasure to share thoughts on building the bank of tomorrow — and I’m grateful for the many kind and thoughtful reactions afterward. A big thank you to Elena Kriek and Morten Kriek for...
Europe’s Financial Future: Super Apps, Smarter Regulation, and AI-Driv...
By Morten Kriek, Founder, The Banking 50 As the lines between banking, technology, and user experience continue to blur, the future of financial services in Europe is being shaped not just by innovation—but by regulation, adaptability, and intelligent strategy. At the European Digital Finance Conference in Amsterdam, I had the pleasure of moderating a forward-looking...
Panel Discussion “New Banking Playbook – How Challenger Mo...
A key highlight of the upcoming European Digital Finance Conference is the panel discussion titled “The New Banking Playbook – How Challenger Models Are Reshaping European Finance” Moderated by Morten Kriek, Founder of The Banking 50, the session will bring together leading voices from both the fintech and regulatory sectors, including: This panel will explore...
Panel Discussion “The Future of Banking to feature” at the...
As part of the European Digital Finance Conference’s forward-looking agenda, the panel discussion titled “Building the Bank of Tomorrow: Harnessing Uncertainty and Emerging Technologies for Strategic Advantage”. The session will explore how banks can turn technological disruption into long-term strategic value. Moderated by Igor Mikhalev, Partner at EY, the discussion will feature an accomplished panel of...
Panel Discussion “Strengthening Financial Crime Defenses: Discus...
A key highlight of the upcoming European Digital Finance Conference is the panel discussion titled “The New Banking Playbook – How Challenger Models Are Reshaping European Finance” Moderated by Morten Kriek, Founder of The Banking 50, the session will bring together leading voices from both the fintech and regulatory sectors, including: This panel will explore...
Navigating the Era of Exponential Risk: Key Insights from Hanna Sundqv...
On February 20, 2025, Hanna Sundqvist, Head of Growth and Analytics for Europe & Africa at Moody’s, delivered a thought-provoking presentation titled Navigating the Era of Exponential Risk at The Banking 50’s European Digital Finance Conference in Amsterdam. Sundqvist, a leading expert in predictive analytics and financial risk management, shared her insights on the evolving challenges and...
Building The Future of Customer Interactions with GenAI by Thom Kokhui...
In 2024, Rabobank has made great strides in using generative artificial intelligence to improve customer interactions and optimize its CRM system. Tom Kokhuis, SVP and Head of Conversational AI and CRM at Rabobank, shared his insights on how AI- powered automation and personalisation are changing the banking experience. With more than 3.5 million unique users...
Revolut is Expanding and Reaches 1 Million Customers in the Netherland...
Revolut now has over 1 million Dutch customers, adding 48,000 in January 2025. It leads as the top financial app, integrating local services like Tikkie and partnering with KLM for rewards. Francesco Aghemio, Head of Belgium & Netherlands, emphasized its rapid growth and goal to be the primary banking partner. With savings, investments, and junior accounts, Revolut expands across Europe, securing a UK banking license and strengthening its local strategies.
Key Emerging Technologies Shaping the Future of Banking
Six emerging technologies are reshaping banking: AI, blockchain, open banking, biometrics, RPA, and quantum computing. AI enhances automation, blockchain streamlines transactions, and open banking drives innovation. Biometrics improve security, RPA boosts efficiency, and quantum computing advances risk modeling. Igor Mikhalev’s Digital Finance Conference 2025 talk emphasized strategic adoption to stay competitive.