When Openness Meets Strategy: What the EU’s FiDA Decision Means for the Future of Digital Finance and Inclusion

The European Union has taken a decisive step toward reshaping the architecture of digital finance. In late September 2025, EU finance ministers agreed to advance the Financial Data Access (FiDA) Regulation, a cornerstone of Europe’s “open finance” framework that builds on PSD2 but extends far beyond banking.Yet one aspect of the decision drew global attention: … Lire la suite When Openness Meets Strategy: What the EU’s FiDA Decision Means for the Future of Digital Finance and Inclusion →

Crypto what?

As an expert in payments - or banking & financial services more broadly - I am often asked by my friends and family about what I am doing exactly. I try to explain but very often loose their attention... until I talk about crypto and Bitcoin. They guess I should have an opinion on new … Lire la suite Crypto what? →

CBF – Business Bootcamp 7: Financial services – what do banks offer?

This module will focus on the different options for financing, focusing on what banks offer, and how to assess if they are right for your financing needs. By the end of this session, you will be able to understand the bank’s own objectives and decide if what the bank offers is suitable for your business … Lire la suite CBF – Business Bootcamp 7: Financial services – what do banks offer? →