Vincent Grard, Country Manager France - Trade Republic When Trade Republic is mentioned, it is often described as a bank. According to Vincent Grard, Country Manager France and Belgium, that label misses the point. “We position ourselves as a tech company with a full banking license,” he explains. “That changes everything—from how we build our infrastructure to how we price our products.” This positioning is more than semantics. It reflects a deliberate strategic choice that

By Tracy Lai - Partner Lystar Group   Members of the financial community gathered on Oct. 3, 2025, to celebrate the remarkable legacy of Klaas Knot, who had previously served as president of the Dutch National Bank , board member at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) , and various leadership roles at the Financial Stability Board (FSB) .  John C. Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York , praised Knot for his principle

In early October, The Amsterdam Fintech Event 2025 (#AFE25) brought together professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and fintech enthusiasts from around the world for three dynamic days of engagement. Unlike traditional conferences, AFE25 focused on creating an informal and interactive atmosphere, encouraging participants to engage in meaningful conversations and explore innovative ideas shaping the future of financial technology.  Jointly organized by the Holland Fintech A

FinanceX Research by Sean Murphy Something remarkable is happening in finance. After years of eye-rolling and denial, the crypto and traditional banking worlds are finally learning to speak the same language. When I first started working in fintech ten years ago, these groups could not have been further apart. I remember a conference in Dublin in 2017 called MoneyConf. It was like two different planets sharing a venue. One side was packed with crypto evangelists, many of whom