{"id":13285,"date":"2025-04-14T11:23:19","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T09:23:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/research-en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=13285"},"modified":"2025-07-04T12:29:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T10:29:10","slug":"futurefintech-federated-conference","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/research-en\/news\/futurefintech-federated-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Technology Meets Finance \u2013 Inside the FutureFinTech Federated Conference 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-free-section section\"><div class=\"container xl:max-w-screen-xl\">\n<p>The FutureFinTech Conference (F3C2025) was held March 13-14 at the Novotel Kirchberg in Luxembourg, bringing together experts and innovators from across the spectrum of financial technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"background-and-event-structure\"\n    >\nBackground and event structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The federated structure of the conference was particularly effective in promoting interdisciplinary collaboration. This structure enabled specialists from diverse fields to deeply engage in their particular areas of expertise while seamlessly connecting over shared interests during joint sessions and networking breaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conference comprised four co-located subconferences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"ulux-list\">\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">AI and Software Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Finance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Information Systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\">Law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each subconference offered focused discussions and presentations, complemented by plenary sessions that fostered valuable cross-disciplinary exchanges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-quote-people\">\n    <div class=\"quote-people\" role=\"group\">\n        <figure class=\"quote-people__body\">\n            <blockquote class=\"quote-people__blockquote\">\n    <span class=\"quote-people__quote\">\u201f<\/span>\n    &#8220;We&#8217;re attempting something rather different here. Financial technology isn&#8217;t simply a technical challenge or a regulatory puzzle, it&#8217;s both and much more. The future of finance demands conversation across boundaries.\u201d\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper quote-people__visual\"><figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image  object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/10\/Gilbert_Fridgen_Headshot.png\"\n                    style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; font-family: &quot;object-fit: cover; object-position: 50.00% 50.00%;&quot;; aspect-ratio: 1\/1; object-fit: cover; width: 100%;\"\n        loading=\"lazy\"\n\/>    <\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper quote-people__figcaption\">\n<p class=\"quote-people__author wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Gilbert Fridgen<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"quote-people__position wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Professor in Digital Financial Services \/ Paypal-FNR PEARL Chair<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-simple-cta\">\n    <a\n        href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/snt-en\/people\/gilbert-fridgen\/\"\n        title=\"View Profile\"\n        class=\"link-text link-text--icon quote-people__link\"\n        target=\"_blank\"\n    >\n        <span class=\"link-text__body\">\n            <span class=\"link-text__name\">View profile<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--external-link \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--external-link\"><\/use><\/svg>    <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-spacer is-spacer-size-md\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"subconference-highlights\"\n    >\nSubconference highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"ai-and-software-engineering-sessions\"\n    >\nAI and Software Engineering sessions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The AI and Software Engineering sessions examined how artificial intelligence and automation are fundamentally reshaping regulatory compliance processes within financial services and legal sectors. Key discussions included the concept of a RegTech innovation lab designed to facilitate collaboration between traditionally isolated groups: regulators, established financial institutions, and innovative fintech start-ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continuing this theme, Preethu Rose Anish from TCS Research gave a demonstration of the Contractual Obligation Governance System (COGS). Anish showed how automation significantly enhances the management of complex contractual obligations, transforming weeks of manual labour into tasks completed in mere hours. The integration of GDPR compliance into software development workflows was also discussed, demonstrating how AI can streamline regulatory processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another major theme explored was the use of synthetic data in anti-money laundering (AML) and financial crime model training, presented by Dr George Samakovitis, University of Greenwich. This innovative approach addresses privacy concerns and facilitates secure data sharing, significantly impacting compliance effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps the most tangible example of academic-industry partnership came from the University of Luxembourg\u2019s Jordan Samhi. His team&#8217;s work with BGL BNP Paribas showcased how natural language processing could transform compliance processes in a major financial institution &#8211; technology moving from theory to practice in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Researchers also discussed the use of synthetic data for anti-money laundering model training and tools to integrate GDPR compliance into software development workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"finance-sessions\"\n    >\nFinance sessions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Finance track focused on the transformative role of AI in asset management and broader financial decision-making processes. Presenters discussed how non-traditional data sources, such as satellite imagery and behavioural market indicators, could enhance investment decisions and risk management strategies. The prevailing view was that AI serves to augment, not replace, human judgment and traditional financial methodologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further discussions addressed the emerging domain of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies, digital art, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). A critical focus was determining whether digital assets can transcend speculative investments to become stable financial instruments with inherent value, comparable to traditionally \u201csafe&#8221; assets like government bonds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"information-systems-sessions\"\n    >\nInformation Systems sessions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Information Systems session began with Professor Roman Beck from Bentley University, US discussing how blockchain technology acts as a facilitator of a global &#8220;community logic,&#8221; enabling cooperation across diverse geographical and institutional boundaries. Dr Jonathan Heiss from TU Berlin expanded on these ideas, focusing on the critical role of trust in data-driven, decentralised collaborations. Meanwhile, Dr Olivier Rikken from Delft University of Technology provided valuable insights into Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs), framing them as essential components of emerging Web3 fintech ecosystems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second session explored digital innovation and its adoption within financial systems. Professor Stefan Seidel from the University of Cologne explained how stakeholders gradually shape regulations for emerging technologies by making sense of them together over time. Professors Nadine Ostern, Queensland University of Technology, AUS and Marleen V\u00f6\u00df, University Muenster emphasised benevolence as an often-overlooked yet crucial element influencing the adoption and sustained use of financial technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the last day, Professor Rainer Alt from Leipzig University discussed fintech&#8217;s evolution, driven by converging technologies, innovative financial services, and broader changes within the financial sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"law-sessions\"\n    >\nLaw sessions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The law sessions explored artificial intelligence&#8217;s role and regulation across financial markets through three focused sessions: <strong>AI in the Boardroom<\/strong>, <strong>AI in Financial Services<\/strong>, and <strong>AI in Risk Management<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first session, professors from three continents shared diverse regulatory perspectives. Professor Aurelio Gurrea Mart\u00ednez, Singapore Management University, Professor Douglas Arner, Hong Kong University, and Professor Dirk Zetzsche, University of Luxembourg, presented on AI applications in corporate decision-making and the opportunities and limitations of automated &#8220;CorpTech&#8221; solutions. Their presentations highlighted how regulators in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Europe approach these challenges differently. Zo\u00e9 Wagner from Schiltz &amp; Schiltz SA complemented these insights with a Luxembourg perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second session turned to AI&#8217;s impact on specific financial sectors. Gonzalo Fernandez Dionis and Gabriela Conde Vitueira from the International Monetary Fund discussed AI&#8217;s effects on capital markets, while Pavle Avramovic from the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance offered a market-oriented view of AI applications. Professor Luc Grynbaum from the University of Luxembourg focused on AI&#8217;s implications for insurance law, with Dr. Salom\u00e9 Lannier synthesising these presentations and drawing connections across the different legal domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The final session addressed AI&#8217;s challenges to risk management, anti-money laundering compliance, and systemic risk. University of Luxembourg professors Dr. Felix Pfl\u00fccke, Stanislaw Tosza, and Julia Sinnig, along with Assistant Professor Nydia Remolina Leon from Singapore Management University, compared regulatory approaches across jurisdictions. Their discussions revealed both emerging opportunities and regulatory gaps that need addressing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A consensus emerged across all sessions: while AI creates significant efficiency gains, it won&#8217;t replace humans and value-based judgement. The speakers emphasised that AI applications raise important liability questions and require thoughtful regulation that balances protection with innovation.<ins><\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"deep-dives-from-global-experts\"\n    >\nDeep Dives from Global Experts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Professor Arie van Deursen from TU Delft discussed his five-year collaboration with ING Bank, highlighting how software engineering faces unique challenges in the financial sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Financial technology isn&#8217;t merely about algorithms and data,&#8221; van Deursen began, gesturing to a slide showing a confused bank customer. &#8220;It&#8217;s about creating systems that remain intelligible to the humans who ultimately use and are affected by them.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emphasising the need for transparency and explainability in financial technology, van Deursen underscored compliance with the EU&#8217;s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which mandates clearer explanations of automated financial decisions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-quote-people\">\n    <div class=\"quote-people\" role=\"group\">\n        <figure class=\"quote-people__body\">\n            <blockquote class=\"quote-people__blockquote\">\n    <span class=\"quote-people__quote\">\u201f<\/span>\n    The regulatory landscape is changing, and explainability isn&#8217;t optional, it&#8217;s becoming a requirement.\u201d\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper quote-people__figcaption\">\n<p class=\"quote-people__author wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">Arie van Deursen<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<p>The following day, Professor David Yermack from NYU Stern delivered what many would later describe as a masterclass in regulatory analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Four billion dollars in U.S. Treasury bonds have now been tokenized,&#8221; he revealed, pausing to let the figure sink in. &#8220;That&#8217;s a six-fold increase from just a year ago. This isn&#8217;t speculative cryptocurrency &#8211; this is the world&#8217;s most stable asset being transformed by blockchain technology.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yermack critiqued the overly restrictive regulatory approaches by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), contrasting them with more progressive frameworks in the EU, UAE, and Singapore. He emphasised the need for balanced regulatory policies that encourage innovation while protecting consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-quote-people\">\n    <div class=\"quote-people\" role=\"group\">\n        <figure class=\"quote-people__body\">\n            <blockquote class=\"quote-people__blockquote\">\n    <span class=\"quote-people__quote\">\u201f<\/span>\n    We&#8217;re witnessing a regulatory experiment play out in real time. The jurisdictions that find the right balance between protection and innovation will likely become the financial centr<ins>e<\/ins>s of the future.\u201d\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-wrapper quote-people__figcaption\">\n<p class=\"quote-people__author wp-block-unilux-blocks-plain-text\">David Yermack<\/p><\/div>\n        <\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"key-insights-and-future-directions\"\n    >\nKey insights and future directions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The FutureFinTech Conference identified five significant themes guiding future fintech development:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"ulux-list\">\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\"><strong>Trust Transformation in Financial Systems:<\/strong> Blockchain and other decentralised technologies are redefining trust, extending it beyond traditional institutional structures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\"><strong>Maturation of fintech ecosystems:<\/strong> The fintech landscape is maturing, marked by the convergence of advanced technologies like quantum computing, Internet of Things (IoT), and financial services innovations, including tokenisation and robo-advisory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\"><strong>AI enhances rather than replaces human expertise:<\/strong> AI bridges the gap between complex regulations and practical implementation. Tools that embed compliance into software development workflows reduce regulatory burden while maintaining standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\"><strong>Establishing Fundamental Value in Digital Assets: <\/strong>The digital asset market must evolve from speculative investment to stable, inherently valuable financial tools, ensuring broader institutional adoption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"ulux-list-item\"><strong>Cross-Sector Collaboration:<\/strong> Innovation thrives through structured interdisciplinary collaboration across technology, finance, and regulatory sectors, accelerating meaningful innovation and compliance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-unilux-blocks-heading\"        id=\"moving-forward\"\n    >\nMoving forward<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The insights from F3C2025 provide a roadmap for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers navigating the complex intersection of technology, finance, and regulation. As financial technology enters its maturity phase, the focus shifts from disruptive innovation to thoughtful integration with existing financial systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conference highlighted how federated structures facilitate valuable interdisciplinary connections. These collaborative networks hope to drive the next wave of financial technology innovation, addressing challenges like regulatory compliance, trust in distributed systems, and the evolution of digital assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We look forward to continued collaboration and invite interested researchers to future FutureFinTech events, where ongoing discussions can further enrich the fintech ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfac&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/y9_TjRFAry4\">Watch the aftermovie<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-unilux-blocks-spacer is-spacer-size-sm\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"alignfull wp-block-unilux-blocks-gallery-carousel\">\n    <div class=\"swiper swiper-gallery\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" aria-label=\"A gallery of images\">\n        <!-- Swiper button Next & Prev -->\n        <div class=\"swiper-nav\">\n            <div class=\"swiper-nav__container\">\n                <div class=\"swiper-nav__grid\">\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"swiper-button-next\">\n                        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-right \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-right\"><\/use><\/svg>                    <\/button>\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"swiper-button-prev\">\n                        <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"icon icon-outline icon--arrow-left \"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/themes\/unilux-theme\/assets\/images\/icons\/icons-outline.svg#icon--arrow-left\"><\/use><\/svg>                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- swiper slides -->\n        <ul class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n            \n<li class=\"swiper-slide\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-dev4-reusable-blocks-image swiper-slide__bg object-fit--cover\">\n    \n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-image unilux-custom-image-block\"\n                alt=\"FutureFinTech Federated Conference, Arie van Deursen\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/F3C-image-2-scaled.jpg\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/F3C-image-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/F3C-image-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/F3C-image-2-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/F3C-image-2-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.uni.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/04\/F3C-image-2-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\"\n                style=\"object-position: 50.00% 50.00%; 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