Quarterly: Berlin – The FinTech Capital and Financial Hub of the Future
With high-profile guests and exciting perspectives, the House of Finance & Tech Berlin Quarterly once again served as a central meeting point for exchange between banks, fintechs, regulators, and investors. The event not only provided opportunities for networking but also for critical reflection on the state and future of the European financial landscape.
Kickoff and Impulses
The event was opened by Harald Eisenach, Head of Corporate Banking East and Speaker of the Regional Management East at Deutsche Bank. As a member of the Management Committee Germany, he emphasized the importance of a resilient financial system as the foundation for economic innovation.
The subsequent keynote by Michael Theurer, Member of the Board of Deutsche Bundesbank, was titled:
Competitiveness of Germany's Financial Location
Theurer connected geopolitical challenges, the regulatory environment, and the need to not only promote innovation but also actively protect it. His message was clear: even in turbulent times, there lies a great opportunity for transformation – provided we act with prudence.
Discussion: Innovation, Regulation & Responsibility
In the panel discussion, moderated by Nicola Breyer, experts from various fields discussed:
Michael Theurer (Deutsche Bundesbank)
Stefan Schaible (Global CEO, Roland Berger)
Carina Kozolgiie (Chief Risk Officer, N26)
Mickaël Bellaïche (Partner, Redstone Digital)
Central topics included:
The role of regulation as an innovation accelerator, not inhibitor, The potential of AI and blockchain for compliance and risk management, The need for agile, adaptable supervisory tools in a dynamic market environment,
The responsibility of investors and political institutions to create frameworks for "Innovation made in Europe.
(Keynote speakers sharing their insights on stage at the House of Finance & Tech Berlin Quarterly)
Looking Ahead
Europe now faces the challenge of future-proofing its financial sector—fostering strong fintechs, establishing reliable regulatory frameworks, and cultivating a culture of innovation that can reshape not just products, but institutions themselves.
A big thank you to Dr. Sebastian Schäfer, Martin Wihnaleck, and the HoFT team for the invitation.
To everyone who came here from LinkedIn hoping to find out who won the table tennis match: let’s put it this way – One couldn’t have played that well without the other.