Panel Discussion “Strengthening Financial Crime Defenses: Discussion Panel” at European Digital Finance Conference

Posted by: digitalfinanceconference May 27, 2025 No Comments

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:

  • Thomas Vles, Founder, GoDutch
  • Marijus Plančiūnas, CEO, Paysera
  • Francesco Aghemio, Head of Belgium and Netherlands Branches, Revolut
  • Frans van Bruggen, Senior Policy Officer, FinTech & Artificial Intelligence, Dutch Central Bank (DNB)

This panel will explore how challenger banks and innovative fintech models are redefining the European financial landscape. Topics will include:

  • Balancing rapid innovation with robust security and risk management
  • Advancements in authentication beyond traditional password systems
  • Data governance strategies in a digital-first banking environment
  • Cloud adoption frameworks for core banking operations
  • The evolving role of RegTech in enhancing compliance efficiency

This session will offer a comprehensive view of the transformative shifts taking place in digital finance and provide valuable insights into how financial institutions can adapt to stay competitive, compliant, and customer-focused in an era of accelerated change.