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Madrid’s Stock Exchange, one of the city’s architectural symbols, recently played host to a key Santander Corporate & Investment Banking client event. More than 150 people attended “Bolsas y Mercados: Estrategia 2024” in person, in addition to all those who joined online.   Alberto Delgado Romero and Jorge Yzaguirre S. PhD inaugurated this yearly gathering organized by our Global Markets team. Gerardo Puerta, CFA, Jaime Escribano, Sebastian Prieto Torres, André Themudo, Juan San Pío Garrido, Paul M. Kendal, CFA and Jordi Guasch Ruiz engaged in timely discussions revolving around central banks’ monetary policies, investment vehicles, the capabilities of Santander’s “Stock Markets” platform and potential future investment opportunities.   Many thanks to both speakers, attendees and BME | Bolsas y Mercados Españoles. We look forward to next year's edition.   #Banking #Markets #PalaciodelaBolsa  

A strong commitment - not only for Zurich.

Not all Account-to-Account payment companies are created equal, and the same goes for our leaders! Lena Hackelöer has once again proven her exceptional leadership. Together with the brilliant team at Brite Payments, she is building something great for the future, as recognized by winning the 'Director of the Year' at #EuropeFinTechAwards 🏆. So what is it that we are doing so well? Many solutions in the market only provide "Payment Initiation Services" using Open Banking, which can be difficult for most merchants to work with. 🏦 Merchants need local settlement accounts to collect funds and/or be connected to an instant scheme in each market they operate in. (If you don't have your own legal entity in the market, the chances of you getting a corporate bank account are close to zero. 👎) 🔐 Merchants need to directly collect and store consumer bank information in order to handle exceptions, payouts, and/or refunds. (You most likely don't want to handle too much sensitive data that could be at risk of a data breach. 😱) 💤 Merchants need to handle their own reporting and reconciliation, which is extremely time-consuming and, to be honest, quite boring. 😴 💡 With Brite, you get access to a trusted network of thousands of banks across Europe, featuring smart routing and real-time confirmation. Our cloud-based platform is designed for ultra-fast, 24/7, 365-day payment processing, ensuring maximum speed for sending and receiving payments. Say goodbye to time-consuming, manual, and boring tasks—we handle ALL OF IT, so you can focus on your core business. Reach out to me or any of my colleagues to learn more! #Payments #Account2Account #OpenBanking #FinTech #PayByBank

Our results for 2023 are out!  More and more customers are using our digital channels. In 2023, we saw a 6% increase in active web and app users and the number of sessions was up 14%. Meanwhile, with the integration of bpost bank, we are now offering physical access to over 900 branches. Our IT department played a vital role in making this integration a success.  Watch the video to see our CEO @Michael Anseeuw present the full results. #FullYearResults #ReadyForYourWorld #Accessibility #Tech #IT 

Belgians want to contribute to a better future. How do we know? BNP Paribas Fortis just released its full year results, and the stats couldn’t be more clear.  In 2023, our sustainable loans reached almost 17 billion euros – over 11% more than in 2022. We saw the same trend in sustainable investments: 2 out of 3 new investments were made in funds bearing the Towards Sustainability label. Watch the video with BNP Paribas Fortis CEO Michael Anseeuw for more. #FullYearResults #ReadyForYourWorld #Sustainability 

It was a pleasure to be invited by Finanz und Wirtschaft to speak at "Vision Bank - Vision Finanzplatz Schweiz" Forum on February 1st in Zurich. Two key messages that I shared with the audience are: 1. BNP Paribas in Switzerland with its over 1,300 employees is both a Swiss🇨🇭and a global 🌎 bank and as such our DNA is to serve Swiss clients - corporates, financial institutions, private individuals and entrepreneurs - both in Switzerland and globally in the 64 countries BNP Paribas is present in leveraging on our nearly 184,000 employees. 2. I believe that collaboration is key to foster innovation and economic growth and while the banks in Switzerland do and should compete, there are also many areas where we could work together as partners to promote and raise the attractiveness of the Swiss financial center. BNP Paribas CIB BNP Paribas Wealth Management #BNPParibasInSwitzerland150years 🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭 AFBS Association of Foreign Banks in Switzerland Swiss Banking - Schweizerische Bankiervereinigung

𝐌𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐜𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲! 🇲🇽 Money Expo Mexico is back and bigger than ever. Prepare for two days packed with financial knowledge, investment opportunities, and expert advice.    Mark your calendars: February 26-27, 2025 at Centro Citibanamex.  Stay tuned for more details!    #MoneyExpoMexico #PersonalFinance #MexicoCity #FinancialEmpowerment

Last week's visit to Buenos Aires marked a significant milestone in strengthening ties between the UK and Latin America. Engaging with a diverse array of stakeholders, from government officials to industry leaders, the trip was a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges facing both regions. It was an opportunity to understand the evolving landscape of Argentina’s economy, to learn about the government’s plans and to connect with the Argentinian fintech industry. I connected with the Argentinian Fintech Association, joined by colleagues Alfredo Fierro MBE, Magdalena Luppi, María Verónica Boullon, and distinguished members, including Ignacio Plaza, president and managing partner of Drapery Cygnus VC, Mariano Francisco Biocca, Mario Lopez, VP and CEO at Poincenot tech.studio, Romina Simonelli, VP at Ualá, and Juliana Sheridan, regional legal manager at Mercado Pago. Our conversations covered not only the Argentine fintech sector's current state, but also the challenges of Open Banking in LATAC. Moreover, we touched upon the anticipation for Fintech Week 2024 and the 10th edition of the IFGS Summit, critical events that bring together the financial services and UK fintech ecosystems to explore industry new initiatives, and the sector's future. Additionally, my interaction with British subsidiaries across diverse sectors like Mining, Renewable Energy, Pharma, Education, Agritech, Infrastructure, and Financial Services was truly enlightening. This meeting offered a comprehensive overview of Argentina's political and economic landscape, fostering networking opportunities with British companies in Argentina and local agents of UK products. These discussions have been instrumental in understanding the nuances of doing business in Argentina and reinforcing the UK's commitment to fostering strong, mutually beneficial partnerships in the region. Looking forward to seeing the outcomes of these engagements and the continued growth of our trade relations. #UKinLatinAmerica #FintechInnovation #TradeAndInvestment #IFGS2024 #OpenBanking #UKFintechWeek

SPECTRUM MARKETS is thrilled to have participated in the Directa Sim’s top clients event in partnership with Raydius during the Internazionali BNL d'Italia 2024 in Rome.   Spectrum Markets is committed to listening to the demands of European retail investors, and this event was a chance to do just that. It’s one example of how we're on the ground listening to and understanding our partners’ and clients’ needs. We’re fostering a community of business partners and investors, through which we can share expertise, and enhance retail investors’ trading skills. In return, Spectrum Markets and Raydius can learn from those investors, enabling us to continue innovating, making A Better Way for our industry.    We aim to make trading more accessible, providing adaptable investment solutions with guaranteed liquidity, competitive costs, and access to our products which offer exposure to different types of underlyings such as indices, equities and also cryptos within a regulated environment throughout extended trading hours.    Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eVAxnHdv   #trading #investing #innovation

Colleagues that have worked with me for the last 10 years, especially when I was in Marketing, know that I have been saying this all along, with a slight twist. I’ve coached them not to start “I work for X. We are the biggest in Y. Therefore, you should want to do business with us.” I use the test-question: “Good for you. What’s in it for me?” Try again: “We are the biggest” - customer: “Good for you, but… How does that help me make money, save money, make my life easier?” Other variations: “We have a combined 100+ years doing this” “We have offices all over the country” “We have 50+% market share” You can still say all of these things - and they are good things - just try with the “What’s in it for me”: “We have a combined 100+ years experience doing this, so you can rest assured we’ll deliver what you need on time and at the right price” “We have offices all over the country to better serve our clients, so we can be on site quickly whenever you need us.” The Why is powerful! Your Why, your company’s Why, your customer’s Why. Don’t ever forget it.