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We go behind the scenes with industry experts, sharing unfiltered conversations and exclusive insights from the frontlines of the banking industry to help YOU build the bank of tomorrow

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Unlocking commercial value from Open Banking with premium APIs

In this episode, Rik speaks with Jasper Wolfs, head of product open banking at Rabobank, about the state of open banking 10 years after PSD2, to find out what worked, what didn’t, and where AI may take it next. They compare business and retail adoption, dig into premium APIs and real-world use cases, and look ahead to PSR, FIDA, and the role AI may play in shaping open finance. Jasper brings a useful insider-outsider view: two years at Rabobank, plus a fintech background that dates back to the birth of PSD2. That perspective frames a candid discussion about where regulation created momentum, where it fell short, and why tech companies may now be the ones pushing the next wave. If you prefer to read instead of listening, you can find the full transcript of the interview on our website here.
Aug 11

From compliance to financial crime fighting - the shift from ticking boxes to tracking effectiveness

During the first content block of our Fraud and Compliance track at our flagship conference in Brussels this year, we heard from industry experts how AMLA, data and AI are reshaping the compliance function, during a keynote: "The Latest Trends in Compliance: AML and Sanctions and Screenings", delivered by Wendy de Meyer, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer at Belfius.Which was followed by a keynote: AMLA and The Supervisory Shift: What it means for banks and fintechs", delivered by Charlotte le Beau de Hemricourt, Seconded National Expert at AMLA, The EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority.Which was followed by a panel session: “Financial Crime, Regulation and Relevance: Writing the Next Chapter for Compliance”, moderated by Wendy de Meyer with panel members: - Charlotte le Beau de Hemricourt- Daniël Meel, Head of Innovation and Design - Detecting Financial Crime, ABN AMRO- Marie-France de Pover, General Manager, Director Group Compliance, KBC Group and - Anton Wilsens, Managing Partner, KyndrylAs you can imagine, the sessions were packed with insights which we summarised in a (longer than usual) blog on our website here. In this episode, Andrew and Rik discuss the session and explore why short-term complexity may increase even if long-term harmonisation helps, and why the biggest challenge may be cultural rather than technological. They also dig into how AI could push banks toward better data consistency, fewer silos, and a more effectiveness-driven compliance function.
Aug 3

The Evolution of Open Banking - Joris Hensen, Open Finance Lead, Deutsche Bank

Discover how open banking is shaping the future of financial services through the lens of Deutsche Bank's Open Finance Lead, Joris Hensen. This episode explores the successes, challenges, and opportunities within open finance, with expert insights on regulation, technology, and the role of AI. You can read the interview summary on our blog here. Key topics: The evolution and success of open banking over the past decadeDeutsche Bank's most successful use cases: wealth management and embedded financeCommon pitfalls in open banking implementation and future solutions with FiDA regulationThe role of AI in transforming open finance strategiesGovernance and standardisation challenges in cross-border data sharingThe importance of sandbox approaches for AI integration within FiDAWho is driving open finance: regulators, banks, fintechs, customers, or AI providers?
Jul 11

bunq as a Service: Leveraging Open Banking to Serve more Customers with Joe Wilson, Chief Evangelist

Most banking as a service stories are about quick wins and shiny new APIs. Joe Wilson reveals how Bunq is quietly building a robust infrastructure layer designed for long-term partnerships, not just quick integrations. Unlike traditional banks, Bunq as a Service is about extending their platform into B2B, empowering other fintechs and companies to innovate without the heavy lifting of compliance, licensing, or security. This strategic move isn’t just about growth, it’s about creating a scalable ecosystem that bridges crypto, open banking, and international digital nomads.
Jul 6

What the European Payments Council (EPC) debate on agentic commerce means for banks

A recent panel session at the European Payments Council, moderated by Andrew, explored the impact of agentic commerce from the perspective of issuers, acquirers, merchants and customers.Rik summarised his key takeaways from the session in his blog here and discussed some of the gaps in the debate with Andrew in this episode.For more insights on Agentic AI and The Future of Banking, download our (free) white paper here.
Jul 3

Diary of a Ponzi Scheme by Chris Skinner - book review with Julia Streets & Wasim Mushtaq

In our first ever book review, we invited guests, Julia Streets and Wasim Mushtaq to join us along with Chris Skinner, for a dive into Chris Skinner's first foray into fiction, "Diary of a Ponzi Scheme". It's a unique blend of finance and fiction (a completely new genre that Chris calls "Finction"), that challenges conventional thinking about trust and social proof in investments. In it, Chris explores how appearances can deceive and how the right narrative can sway even the most sceptical investor. This is a story that reflects real-world dynamics, from the glitz of London's social scene to the intricacies of tokenisation, and offers insights that are both entertaining and enlightening for all readers. You can find out more about the book and how to buy it here.
Jun 30

AI and The Agentic Future of Banking: Moving From Insight to Action

The Banking Scene LIVE webinar preview of highlights from our latest white paper, "AI and The Agentic Future of Banking". This session explores the monumental shift in financial services from passive Generative AI assistants to fully autonomous, goal-oriented AI agents.Discover how leading financial institutions like ING, Rabobank and Revolut are scaling agentic architectures in production to revolutionise mortgage processing, fraud containment, and perpetual KYC automation. We also tackle the critical risks of this shift, including cascading errors and machine collusion and unpack the rise of the "Agentic Customer" powered by individual digital twins.If you prefer to dive straight into the full white paper, you can download it from our website here.
Jun 29

How Banks can Derive Value from Agentic AI in 2026

Agentic AI is currently one of the most discussed topics in banking, but the conversation is moving beyond the excitement of new technology. For banks, the real question is no longer whether agentic AI has potential, it is how to deploy it safely, measure it properly, govern it effectively and turn experimentation into enterprise value.This was the central theme of a recent conversation we had with Alok Chaurasia, Associate Vice President and Anshuman Choudhary, Consulting Leader, GRC Northern Europe at Cognizant, reflecting on a Think Tank session we convened in Brussels in collaboration with Cognizant and Microsoft. You can find a summary of the insights from the discussion on our website here.

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We go behind the scenes with industry experts, sharing unfiltered conversations and exclusive insights from the frontlines of the banking industry to help YOU build the bank of tomorrow

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The Banking Scene
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2025 - 2026
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