Making it happen: ABBL connects banks and FinTechs in Luxembourg

Setting the tone

The evening commenced with opening remarks from Françoise Thoma, CEO of Spuerkeess, and Yves Stein, Chairman of ABBL, setting a positive and forward-thinking tone. Their speeches emphasised the importance of fostering collaboration to drive sustainable growth and innovation within Luxembourg’s financial landscape.

Showcasing success stories

A key highlight of the event was the session, moderated by Ananda Kautz, Innovation Payments and Sustainability – Member of the Management Board at ABBL, featuring the presentation of two compelling success stories demonstrating the transformative potential of bank-FinTech partnerships:

• Spuerkeess and Greenomy: Presented by CEO Françoise Thoma and Head of Sustainable Finance Julien Froumouth, this collaboration illustrated the thriving opportunities in sustainable finance initiatives.
• Swissquote Bank Europe and Sharegain: Presented by CEO Dave Sparvell, this partnership showcased how innovation can enhance client value and unlock new opportunities.

Facilitating transformative conversations

The heart of the event was its speed-meeting format, offering FinTech firms a rare opportunity to directly engage with six CEOs of banks operating in Luxembourg. This structure fostered candid discussions on challenges and opportunities, facilitating transformative collaborations.

By enabling these direct interactions, the event underscored its commitment to bridging gaps and cultivating a vibrant financial ecosystem.

The evening concluded with an insightful address from Jerry Grbic, CEO of ABBL, followed by a networking dinner that allowed participants to continue their conversations in a more informal setting.

Shaping Luxembourg’s financial future

By creating such platforms for dialogue and collaboration, Luxembourg reaffirms its position as a hub for financial innovation. Together, the banking and FinTech sectors are paving the way for a sustainable and inclusive future.

This event underscores the ABBL’s pivotal role in shaping Luxembourg’s financial ecosystem. As the largest professional association for the financial sector, the ABBL provides a platform for dialogue, fosters collaboration, and supports its members in navigating an ever-evolving regulatory and technological environment. Through initiatives such as the ABBL’s FinTech Circle and events like this, the ABBL continues to bridge the gap between traditional banking and FinTech innovation, ensuring the sector remains dynamic, inclusive, and forward-looking.