The Banking Scene

How much can banks influence "The Waterworks of Money"? This was the key question we all had on our minds during The Banking Scene Art Night last week as we contemplated the stunning artwork of Carlijn Kingma that provided context for the conversations. What role does a bank have to play in society? Can banks do more to "water" the economy by diverting the flow of money? Should they play a different role in the future? Read Rik's excellent summary "The Waterworks of Money: Banks at the Crossroads of Change" to find out more about the future scenarios presented by Carlijn Kingma and Martijn Jeroen Van Der Linden, and the insights arising from the discussion with Wim Mijs, Véronique van Ockenburg-Léonard, Wouter Van Besien and Murray Ford which followed. https://hubs.ly/Q02ZwDl80 Feel free to share your views in the comments below to keep the conversation going.

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Kickstart 2025 with renewed energy and fresh insights at The Banking Scene Conference Luxembourg, January 28, 2025 as we explore "A Banking Metamorphosis". Like a caterpillar evolving into a butterfly, banks are undergoing an internal metamorphosis, reshaping their core structures, strategies, and cultures to thrive in a rapidly changing environment. Digging into the drivers behind these internal transformations, from FIDA and Open Finance, to Digital Transformation and the power of collaboration, we will be looking for patterns of success in retail, private and wealth banking. Starting at 10:00 and closing with a networking reception from 18:00, we have a packed agenda with plenty of time for thought-provoking discussions with industry leaders, innovators and visionaries so you can discover how banks are embracing change, fostering innovation and emerging stronger and more agile than ever before. Tickets on sale now - https://hubs.la/Q02Z8zsc0 - secure your seat before the holiday season starts!

The extraordinary artwork and thought-provoking future scenarios presented by Carlijn Kingma and Martijn Jeroen Van Der Linden, followed by the insights shared by Wim Mijs, Véronique van Ockenburg-Léonard, Wouter Van Besien and Murray Ford certainly got the conversations started at The Banking Scene Art Night on Tuesday! Take a look at our Aftermovie below for highlights and see more in the photo album online here https://lnkd.in/dZ6cfWdS A special note of thanks to our partners, Tata Consultancy Services, Backbase, Comarch, Endava, SBS, TriFinance Belgium and Visa, who make it possible for us to bring the banking community together in this way. We look forward to welcoming you at one of our next events https://lnkd.in/ePxVtE78

?? The Schemes Are Coming ?? but unlike the dire warning of "Winter is coming" in the Games of Thrones TV series, we believe that the SPAA (SEPA Payment Account Access) scheme is set to reshape the European payments ecosystem, offering banks and fintechs a chance to thrive in an era of open banking. Rik couldn't resist continuing to draw further parallels in this article ?? https://hubs.la/Q02YvwGZ0 But even if you're not a fan of the TV series, you'll find out why this is a throne worth claiming ?? #SEPA #SPAA #payments #ecosystem

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Today we shine the ?? Speaker Spotlight ?? on Wim Mijs, Chief Executive Officer for over a decade at the European Banking Federation. Wim is also a member of the Advisory Board of Leiden Law School, the Industry Chair of the European Parliamentary Financial Services Forum (EPFSF), he serves as member of the Advisory Board of the BBVA Centre for Financial Education and Capability and of the Advisory Committee of the Salzburg Finance Forum. Add in a career spanning 4 decades in banking and financial services, and you can see why we are so excited and honoured to have him share his valuable thoughts and insights at The Banking Scene Art Night on Monday next week, November 18! During the session "The Role of Banks in Improving the Flows of Money", we will explore how money flows through our society and consider what can be done to make it flow for a fairer, more inclusive and sustainable future. And perhaps more importantly, the role that YOU could play in shaping the future of banking ?? ?? This is the LAST CALL ?? - don't miss out on this opportunity to continue deep discussions with #banking and #financialservices professionals as you consider the insights shared on stage while contemplating the thought-provoking art installation that forms the backdrop of the evening - get your tickets here today ?? https://hubs.la/Q02Y21MH0 Gabriel Daia Alexandra Maniati Christophe Bonte Rachele Ceraulo

What are the biggest barriers and obstacles to innovation, change and transformation in your organisation? Do "Doomsday Prophets" prevent any ideas from ever getting off the ground? Is there a fear of "The Money Vacuum" and have you ever encountered a "Blind King"? These are a few of the "Monsters & Myths" shared by our guests at a recent round table held in Luxembourg, in collaboration with our partner Backbase on Halloween evening. You can read all about them and see suggested strategies for creating an environment that embraces innovation, change and transformation in our latest post ?? https://bit.ly/4fnz3AI Nathalie Werleman Ricardo Ribelles #innovation #transformation #wealthmanagement #banking #luxembourg

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