LHoFT

International Showcase: The Asset Management Industry in Luxembourg
2020-06-16 14:00 UTC
Description
INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE
The Asset Management Industry in Luxembourg
The Luxembourg Asset Management Industry is the second largest in the World, with more the €4,6 trillion AuM. If you are a Fintech who’s looking to work with the industry, think no further, Luxembourg is the right place.
Learn everything about the main players, the trends and how to promote your services and collaborate with the incumbents.
Agenda:
02:00pm – Overview of the Asset Management Industry in Luxembourg (LFF)
02:10pm – Presentation of the Fund Association (ALFI)
02:20pm – Overview of the fintech industry (LHoFT)
02:30pm – Use case of collaboration (State Street)
02:40pm – Q&A
This unique webinar is brought to you by Luxembourg For Finance, the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI), State Street and the LHoFT.
Next Luxembourg International Showcases:
24 June 2020 : International Showcase: The Payment Industry in Luxembourg > https://www.lhoft.com/en/meet-the-fintech-community/international-showcase-the-payment-industry-in-luxembourg
30 June 2020 : International Showcase: The Luxembourg Banking Industry > https://www.lhoft.com/en/meet-the-fintech-community/international-showcase-the-banking-industry-in-luxembourg

International webinar: Investing in Fintech - opportunities and challenges resulting from Covid-19
2020-06-12 18:00 UTC
Description
Context
Covid-19 has given rise to a lot of uncertainty – many known unknowns. All sectors of business and life are being affected, including the future of financial services, Fintech and the resulting drive on venture capital investment in the sector.
Mark Whitcroft is a Fintech focused venture capital investor with Illuminate financial, based in London. He will provide his insights on the trends in Fintech and how Covid-19 is impacting their investment strategy, where they see opportunities being driven by the unprecedented circumstances we are living in, and where the challenges are for them as investors and for the Fintech sector as a whole.
Agenda

What is changing as a result of COVID-19 – where are the areas of opportunities in Fintech?
What advice are you giving to your portfolio companies?
Will digitalisation of financial services speed-up as a result of Covid-19? How will the landscape look like in 5 years time?

Mark Whitcroft is one of the Founding Partners at Illuminate Financial Management, a venture firm focused on enterprise fintech and software for financial markets. Mark sits on the Boards of a number of Illuminate portfolio companies. He is also part of the Fintech Advisory Panel for the UK’s Investment Association (IA). Prior to Illuminate, he was involved in a number of financial accelerators (StartUpBootCamp, ValueStream Labs and a mentor for Deutsche Bank in the Accenture FinTech Innovation Lab in New York. Mark spent twelve years in various fixed income capital market roles at Deutsche Bank and HSBC based in New York, Singapore, Hong Kong and London. Mark is Alumni of University College London and Harvard Business School.

Fintech Friday hosts Mark Whitcroft - A VCs view on the impact of Covid19
2020-06-12 18:00 UTC
Description
Dear Innovators, Partners, and Friends,
In the last weeks, our lives have been drastically changed by an unprecedented state of emergency. Covid-19 has forced all of us to review our routines and find new ways to work and live. However, this period of quarantine, and now deconfinement, has also brought us great things: more solidarity, more collaboration, and unprecedented creativity.
Since Luxembourg has declared its state of emergency, the LHoFT team has remained dedicated to supporting you to the best of its abilities. With our Fintech Friday, we are inviting you to a unique virtual experience, meant to gather our amazing community of institutional partners and fintech Innovators.
Lët’z take also this opportunity to renew our sincere thanks to the healthcare professionals and every other essential worker who is truly supporting our communities. The best way to show them appreciation is that we remain careful and stay safe in our houses enjoying our beloved ones and all the amazing beauties of life, like this House Party.
Agenda
– 18:00 – Fintech Friday Opening Fireside Chat:
A VC’s VIEW ON THE IMPACT OF COVID19: Investing in Fintech – opportunities and challenges resulting from Covid-19 with Mark Whitcroft, Founding Partner of Illuminate Financial Management

– 18:30 – Live Q&A with the audience
– 18:45 – Fintech Friday – Networking & Party Time with DJ Ben Leo
– 19:55 – Closing words by Nasir
You are member, partner of LHoFT enthusiast, then apply the promo code LHOFT10 at FoxDrinks and get your 10% discounted Fox Drinks delivered to your doorsteps for free.
Have a seat in our theme lounges and have fun with your colleagues and friends.
How to use Remo, short and sweet guidelines:
1. Setup your profile and link it to your Linkedin account in less than 2 min
2. Login and enter the event
3. Switch on your camera and mic
4. Change tables, network and have a drink with our colleagues and friends

See you there and stay safe 🙂
With love, the LHoFT team

Digital Finance Outreach 2020 - A Live Discussion with DG Fisma
2020-06-11 10:00 UTC
Description
Digital Finance Outreach 2020 – A discussion with DG Fisma
We are very pleased to welcome online on Thursday 11th of June Representatives from the Directorate‑General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union (DG- Fisma) which is the Commission department responsible for EU policy on banking and finance.
Check out the Agenda below.

10.00am – 10.15am: Welcome word and overview of our activities and the Luxembourg ecosystem
10.15am – 10.45am: DG FISMA present their work and objectives + Q&A
10.45am-11.30pm: Live Discussion led by LHoFT and kicked off by key Luxembourg stakeholders, starting with general questions.
What are the challenges and opportunities for European digital finance?
What do you expect from EU digital finance policymaking?
How do we ensure EU competitiveness and sovereignty in digital finance?
How will the Covid19 crisis impact and reshape the financial services industry in Europe and what role does digital finance have to play?

Should you have any question, please send an email at info@lhoft.lu

LHoFT Webinar : The acceleration of Cloud Computing in the midst of Covid19 & the day after
2020-06-10 12:00 UTC
Description
Join us on Wednesday 10th of June at 12.00 PM for an exclusive webinar on “the acceleration of Cloud Computing in the midst of Covid19 & the day after: Why the right cloud adoption matters, now, more than ever” with Audric Lhoas, Cloud Evangelist and Product Manager at Telindus Luxembourg.
Context:
With the COVID-19 crisis unfolding, enterprises are asking whether they have adopted the right cloud computing models for their business’s processes and whether these will have to change rapidly in a post-pandemic environment. There are convincing business cases for using public, private or hybrid cloud models under normal trading conditions. But now, in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, your choice might impact your company’s long-term sustainability and profitability.
Agenda & Learning Outcomes:
Learn about which cloud platform you should deploy to gain maximum advantage and future-proof your startup, SME and incumbent in a regulated environment.
With Audric you will explore the advantages and pitfalls of three main cloud structures in the current and post-pandemic context.

Should you further your expansion of use of your public cloud?
Should you Invest on building private clouds?
Should you shift hybrid cloud balance and how?

A view on the future of cloud computing?
Learn more about Audric Lhoas
“Audric has always been passionate by new technologies and has been promoting and introducing companies to public cloud solutions for almost 7 years. In 2013, after graduating in information technology and working in Italy as research scientist within the domain of green computing, he joins a company as Project Manager and specializes within cloud computing. End of 2017, after working for 2 years in the US helping to transform large US-based telecom operators, he joins Proximus Luxembourg as Product Manager to work on the creation of cloud products for Proximus’ Luxembourgish customers and help the company adopt public cloud.”
Learn more about Telindus Luxembourg
Founded in 1979, Telindus Luxembourg supports all companies and public administrations in their digital transformation by providing them with holistic ICT and telecom solutions as well as tailor-made support services.
Its areas of expertise include fixed and mobile telecommunications, ICT infrastructure, multicloud, Fintech solutions, cybersecurity and managed services. Through its Training Institute, Telindus addresses all of its customers’ challenges and enables professionals to remain at the forefront of best practices and ICT technologies.
Telindus SA has changed its name since January 1st, 2019 to become Proximus Luxembourg SA (legal entity) but continues to use its trademark Telindus to address its activities in relation to business customers (EBU / B2B).
Upcoming Webinars (Save the Dates)

Fri, June 12th at 12h00 – FinTech and Innovation Opportunities in the MEASA (Middle East Africa South Asia) Region
Fri, June 12th at 6 pm – Fintech Friday hosts Mark Whitcroft – A VCs view on the impact of Covid19
Wed, June 17th at 5 pm – The OECD’s work around Blockchain, Fintech, and the Impact of COVID-19 on financial services

LHoFT Webinar : The acceleration of Cloud Computing in the midst of Covid19 & the day after
2020-06-10 12:00 UTC
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LHoFT Webinar : A new Geopolitical Landscape and Global Opportunities to seize post-Covid19
2020-06-05 12:00 UTC
Description
LHoFT Webinar : A new Geopolitical Landscape and Global Opportunities to seize post-Covid19 with Roberto De Primis, CEO of EURintelligence, a geopolitical risk and risk management consulting group,15+ years in Governmental affairs & Academics (Sorbonne Paris).
Gino Zabeo, VP & Director at Vistra, 10+ years of experience in supporting high-tech SMEs with their international expansion strategies
Friday, June 5th from 12h00 and 12h45

Context & Agenda
Nations and organisations across the world are getting to grips with their responses to COVID-19. While lockdowns, contingency plans, supply chain disruption and market volatility continue to make headlines, a novel COVID-19 pandemic would also be likely to have significant implications for geopolitics and international affairs and commerce. During the webinar, we’ll discuss the geopolitical implications and risks stemming from the Covid-19 crisis and how to conduct international business with emphasis on Europe, USA, and Asia.
Agenda
Part 1 with Roberto de Primis, CEO of EURintelligence
Is COVID-19 a Geopolitical Game-Changer?

The current wave: what we know and how long will it last?
The restart: a new world ahead?
The geopolitical risks and opportunities ahead: are we on the brink of a new cold (and trade) war?

Part 2: with Gino Zabeo, VP at Vistra
A user guide with top priorities and challenges for SMEs and corporate leaders that are looking to expand internationally in the context of Covid19

Essential aspects of cross-border operations executives can’t afford to overlook
What to keep in mind about compliance requirements, including economic substance laws in the target countries
How to determine whether a legal entity rationalization is a right choice for your company

Part 3: Pick Roberto’s and Gino’s brain during the open Q&A
Our speakers: Roberto De Primis, CEO of EURintelligence

Roberto De Primis, CEO of EURintelligence, a geopolitical risk and risk management consulting group based in Brussels. After almost 20 years of professional experience in the Belgian Government, the European Parliament and the United Nations in New York, Roberto created his Consulting group in order to better advise and protect companies’ interests around the world and help them grow internationally. Eurintelligence works into a wide range of business sectors such as finance, pharma, hospitality, defense and trade associations. The cabinet provides geopolitical advice and threats analysis, risk management services, risk country analysis and public affairs campaigns. Roberto is also Visiting Lecturer at the Sorbonne University in Paris & invited researcher at the University of Québec in Montréal. On top of that, Roberto is an invited expert for televisions and radio about international relations issues.
—— Medium 1 / Medium 2
Gino Zabeo, VP & Director at Vistra

Gino has 9 years of experience with Vistra as VP of Client Services, during which he managed a significant portfolio of clients comprising US based companies at the forefront of medical, science and high tech innovation. Gino graduated with a first class degree in Economics at the University of Verona in Italy. Gino qualified with PwC as a Chartered Accountant in the UK and as a Commercialista and Revisore Contabile in Italy and worked in audit and assurance both in the UK and in Italy. Before joining our Vistra Bristol office in the UK, Gino held positions as Financial Controller and Finance Director in private groups in Italy. Gino has 3 teenage boys, lives in the UK and is a keen 100 miles ultra runner. —– Medium 1
Upcoming Webinars (Save the Dates)

Fri, June 5th at 12h00 – A new Geopolitical Landscape and Global Opportunities to seize post-Covid19
Wed, June 10th 12h00 – The acceleration of Cloud Computing in the midst of Covid19 & the day after
Fri, June 12th at 12h00 – FinTech and Innovation Opportunities in the MEASA (Middle East Africa South Asia) Region
Fri, June 12th at 6 pm – Fintech Friday hosts Mark Whitcroft – A VCs view on the impact of Covid19
Wed, June 17th at 5 pm – The OECD’s work around Blockchain, Fintech, and the Impact of COVID-19 on financial services

Thrive in the New Normal – design better ways of working
2020-05-29 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Description
LHoFT and Deloitte Luxembourg Webinar
“Thrive in the New Normal – Design better ways of working.”
We are pleased to invite you to our next webinar “Thrive in the New Normal – Design better ways of working” developped in collaboration with our partner Deloitte Luxembourg.
Dr. Marc Sniukas, Head of Innovation at Deloitte Luxembourg, will explain why we need to discover new ways of working and how to reshape agile work to flourish in this new world.
During this webinar, Dr. Marc Sniukas will explain that
Organizations face many challenges today… Digital Transformation, changing customer expectations, employee disengagement, the need to cut cost, the threat of being disrupted, black swan events like COVID-19, … The business environment is becoming increasingly volatile, uncertain, and complex.
To overcome these challenges, organizations will need to… become increasingly adaptable, boost their speed of execution, be able to sense and respond to change in agile ways, experiment with new solutions and approaches, learn and adapt fast, and transform continuously.
Yet our current ways of working, leading, and organizing are inhibiting us from doing so. Command-and-control cultures, hierarchies, rigid procedures, siloed departments, and teams, complex matrix organizations, crippling bureaucracies, complicated decision-making and approval procedures, inefficient meetings … all the distinctive features of how many organizations still operate today are inhibiting teams, leaders, companies from doing their best work.
We believe it’s time we re-invented how we work.
Duration: 60 minutes
Meet our speaker:
Dr. Marc Sniukas is the Head of Innovation at Deloitte Luxembourg
Dr. Marc Sniukas is a global expert on strategic innovation and corporate entrepreneurship, author of The Art of Opportunity(Wiley 2016), and co-founder of The Business Model Gallery, the world’s largest business model database. Besides his corporate work, Marc is on the faculties of Duke Corporate Education and TEC de Monterrey. Marc is also one of the Founding Partners of Territory Global.

Webinar: Thrive in the New Normal – design better ways of working
2020-05-29 12:00 UTC, 2020-05-29 00:00 (Europe/Paris)
Description
LHoFT and Deloitte Luxembourg Webinar
“Thrive in the New Normal – Design better ways of working.”
We are pleased to invite you to our next webinar “Thrive in the New Normal – Design better ways of working” developped in collaboration with our partner Deloitte Luxembourg.
Dr. Marc Sniukas, Head of Innovation at Deloitte Luxembourg, will explain why we need to discover new ways of working and how to reshape agile work to flourish in this new world.
During this webinar, Dr. Marc Sniukas will explain that
Organizations face many challenges today… Digital Transformation, changing customer expectations, employee disengagement, the need to cut cost, the threat of being disrupted, black swan events like COVID-19, … The business environment is becoming increasingly volatile, uncertain, and complex.
To overcome these challenges, organizations will need to… become increasingly adaptable, boost their speed of execution, be able to sense and respond to change in agile ways, experiment with new solutions and approaches, learn and adapt fast, and transform continuously.
Yet our current ways of working, leading, and organizing are inhibiting us from doing so. Command-and-control cultures, hierarchies, rigid procedures, siloed departments, and teams, complex matrix organizations, crippling bureaucracies, complicated decision-making and approval procedures, inefficient meetings … all the distinctive features of how many organizations still operate today are inhibiting teams, leaders, companies from doing their best work.
We believe it’s time we re-invented how we work.
Duration: 60 minutes
Meet our speaker:
Dr. Marc Sniukas is the Head of Innovation at Deloitte Luxembourg
Dr. Marc Sniukas is a global expert on strategic innovation and corporate entrepreneurship, author of The Art of Opportunity(Wiley 2016), and co-founder of The Business Model Gallery, the world’s largest business model database. Besides his corporate work, Marc is on the faculties of Duke Corporate Education and TEC de Monterrey. Marc is also one of the Founding Partners of Territory Global.
Address
Join us on ZOOM
Date
29 MAY 2020 to 29 MAY 2020
Starting time: 12:00

International Leadership Perspectives: “Building and scaling the next wave of financial services firms”, with FinLeap
2020-05-28 17:00 - 17:40 (Europe/Helsinki)
Join us on Wednesday 28th of May at 5.00 PM for an exclusive live fireside chat on “Building and scaling the next wave of financial services firms” as part of our International Fintech Leadership Network webinar series
with…

Ramin Niroumand, CEO of Finleap (Berlin)
Nasir Zubairi, CEO of the LHoFT Foundation

Context:
Fintech is all the rage. But to be successful requires a special sauce, some special people, and a great deal of determination. The vast majority of Fintech startups fail; how can we ensure that our startup does not burn out? Finleap, founded in 2014, is a tremendous success story in European Fintech. Many of the businesses that have been developed at Finleap HQ in Berlin have become some of the most prominent and successful in the European ecosystem; Solarisbank, Clark.de, Elinvar, Pairfinance, Penta, FinanceAds have raised multiple millions in financing and are going strong. Others have been tried and shut down. Hear from Ramin Niroumand, the CEO and founder of Finleap on his journey to build the most successful fintech conglomerate in Europe.
Learning Outcomes:

What are the key elements of ensuring success?
How can you be razor sharp in Ideation and execution?
How do you deal with rapid scale?
How can you best deal with failure and speedbumps?

Meet our speakers
Ramin founded Finleap – the leading fintech ecosystem in Europe – in Summer 2014. As Founder & CEO he is among others responsible for strategy, communications and group development. Acting as an active sparring partner and shareholder for finleap’s numerous founding teams, Ramin is forging an ecosystem of leading Fin- and Insurtechs. Built on one vision: making finance 100% digital. Ramin is also a member of the advisory board of solarisBank. Previously, Ramin was Innovation Manager at DKB Deutsche Kreditbank AG, where he led the bank’s electronic and mobile payment innovation projects alongside PayPal, Sofortüberweisung and Cringle. He holds a degree in Economics and at the age of 24, was named one of Deloitte Consulting’s youngest Senior Consultants. Ramin was elected by Forbes Magazine into the Top 30 young shapers of finance in Europe (#30under30) and by Capital, Germany’s leading business magazine, as “Junge Elite – top 40 unter 40” (“Young elite – top 40 under 40”) in 2016 and 2017. Handelsblatt named him among the 100 smartest people in Germany.
Follow and connect with Ramin on Linkedin and Twitter.

2020 Online Korea Fintech Week
2020-05-28 - 2020-05-30
Description
Curious about in Fintech in Korea for 2020?
Then the Online Korea Fintech Week is made for you. This virtual expo will be help in in Seoul from May 28 to 30 May due to public health and safety concerns amid the ongoing pandemic of COVID-19.
A call is launched to the Luxembourg-based Fintech companies who wish to get connected with major Korean fintech businesses. There is no fee for participation, but digital promotional materials* such as video or IR materials are needed to be submitted by participating companies.
How can I apply?

Download the form from Fintech Center Korea and submit it by e-mail.
Access: www.fintechcenter.or.kr/eng
[Information/Notice Board] and download the application form 2020 Korea Fintech Week
Fill out the form
Submit the Application form by e-mail to: fintechweek@fintechcenter.or.kr by Friday 8th of May morning.

International Leadership Perspectives: "Regulation the day after COVID-19 and the role of technology", with BBVA
2020-05-25 17:00 - 17:40 UTC
Description
Join us on Thursday 25th of May at 5.00 PM for an exclusive live fireside chat on the “Regulation the day after COVID-19 and the role of technology” as part of our International Fintech Leadership Network webinar series
with
Santiago Fernández de Lis, Head of Regulation, BBVA (Spain)
and
Nasir Zubairi, CEO of the LHoFT Foundation
Context
The world of FInancial Services has gone through an unprecedented period of regulatory action and reform over the past decade since the last financial crisis. At this time, working through the global pandemic of Covid19 in an era of digital innovation and fast changing consumer behaviour, many see that regulation has a critical role to play in enabling the financial services sector, particularly in Europe, to evolve and deliver enhanced services to their customers. On the flip side, supervisors are required to quickly determine risks of new digital business models and create appropriate rules to protect consumers and ensure a level playing field.
Agenda

How will regulation change, if at all, as a consequence of our experiences of COVID19?
How is digital innovation in finance impacting regulation, what headaches/opportunities are there?
Are there lessons we can learn from Asia or other places to strike a balance between regulation and innovation?

Santiago Fernández de Lis is currently Head of Regulation at BBVA. He was also Chairman of the Banking Stakeholders Group of the European Banking Authority (EBA). From 2007 to 2011 he was partner and Director of the International Department of Afi, a consultancy and think tank. He joined the Banco de España in 1986, where he held several management positions, among them Head of the Monetary and Financial Division and Director of the International Department (2001-2007) Between 1998 and 2000 he worked in the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) in Basel, in the secretariat of the Committee of the Global Financial System (CGFS). He is an economist from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and he was a lecturer in Universidad Carlos III (Madrid). He is the author of several papers and publications on financial stability, financial regulation, monetary policy, international economics and central banking.
Follow and connect with Santiago on Linkedin adn Twitter

International Leadership Perspectives: "Regulation the day after COVID-19 and the role of technology", with BBVA
2020-05-25 17:00 UTC
Description
Join us on Monday 25th of May at 5.00 PM for an exclusive live fireside chat on the “Regulation the day after COVID-19 and the role of technology” as part of our International Fintech Leadership Network webinar series
with
Santiago Fernández de Lis, Head of Regulation, BBVA (Spain)
and
Nasir Zubairi, CEO of the LHoFT Foundation

Context
The world of FInancial Services has gone through an unprecedented period of regulatory action and reform over the past decade since the last financial crisis. At this time, working through the global pandemic of Covid19 in an era of digital innovation and fast changing consumer behaviour, many see that regulation has a critical role to play in enabling the financial services sector, particularly in Europe, to evolve and deliver enhanced services to their customers. On the flip side, supervisors are required to quickly determine risks of new digital business models and create appropriate rules to protect consumers and ensure a level playing field.
Agenda

How will regulation change, if at all, as a consequence of our experiences of COVID19?
How is digital innovation in finance impacting regulation, what headaches/opportunities are there?
Are there lessons we can learn from Asia or other places to strike a balance between regulation and innovation?

Meet our speakers
Santiago Fernández de Lis is currently Head of Regulation at BBVA. He was also Chairman of the Banking Stakeholders Group of the European Banking Authority (EBA). From 2007 to 2011 he was partner and Director of the International Department of Afi, a consultancy and think tank. He joined the Banco de España in 1986, where he held several management positions, among them Head of the Monetary and Financial Division and Director of the International Department (2001-2007) Between 1998 and 2000 he worked in the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) in Basel, in the secretariat of the Committee of the Global Financial System (CGFS). He is an economist from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and he was a lecturer in Universidad Carlos III (Madrid). He is the author of several papers and publications on financial stability, financial regulation, monetary policy, international economics and central banking.
Follow and connect with Santiago on Linkedin adn Twitter

International Leadership Perspectives: “Building and scaling the next wave of financial services firms”, with FinLeap
2020-05-20 17:00 UTC
Description
Join us on Wednesday 20th of May at 5.00 PM for an exclusive live fireside chat on “Building and scaling the next wave of financial services firms” as part of our International Fintech Leadership Network webinar series
with
Ramin Niroumand, CEO of Finleap (Berlin)
and
Nasir Zubairi, CEO of the LHoFT Foundation

Context
Fintech is all the rage. But to be successful requires a special sauce, some special people, and a great deal of determination. The vast majority of Fintech startups fail; how can we ensure that our startup does not burn out? Finleap, founded in 2014, is a tremendous success story in European Fintech. Many of the businesses that have been developed at Finleap HQ in Berlin have become some of the most prominent and successful in the European ecosystem; Solarisbank, Clark.de, Elinvar, Pairfinance, Penta, FinanceAds have raised multiple millions in financing and are going strong. Others have been tried and shut down. Hear from Ramin Niroumand, the CEO and founder of Finleap on his journey to build the most successful fintech conglomerate in Europe.

Learning Outcomes

What are the key elements of ensuring success?
How can you be razor sharp in Ideation and execution?
How do you deal with rapid scale?

How can you best deal with failure and speedbumps?

Meet our speakers
Ramin founded finleap – the leading fintech ecosystem in Europe – in Summer 2014. As Founder & CEO he is among others responsible for strategy, communications and group development. Acting as an active sparring partner and shareholder for finleap’s numerous founding teams, Ramin is forging an ecosystem of leading Fin- and Insurtechs. Built on one vision: making finance 100% digital. Ramin is also a member of the advisory board of solarisBank. Previously, Ramin was Innovation Manager at DKB Deutsche Kreditbank AG, where he led the bank’s electronic and mobile payment innovation projects alongside PayPal, Sofortüberweisung and Cringle. He holds a degree in Economics and at the age of 24, was named one of Deloitte Consulting’s youngest Senior Consultants. Ramin was elected by Forbes Magazine into the Top 30 young shapers of finance in Europe (#30under30) and by Capital, Germany’s leading business magazine, as “Junge Elite – top 40 unter 40” (“Young elite – top 40 under 40”) in 2016 and 2017. Handelsblatt named him among the 100 smartest people in Germany.
Follow and connect with Ramin on Linkedin and Twitter

Fintech Friday - The House Party Vol 2
2020-05-15 18:30 UTC
Description
Dear Innovators, Partners, and Friends,
In the last weeks, our lives have been drastically changed by an unprecedented state of emergency. Covid-19 has forced all of us to review our routines and find new ways to work and live. However, this period of quarantine has also brought us great things: more solidarity, more collaboration, and unprecedented creativity.
Since Luxembourg has declared its state of emergency, the LHoFT team has remained dedicated to supporting you to the best of its abilities. With our Fintech Friday – The LHoFT House Party Vol 2, we are inviting you to a unique virtual experience, meant to gather our amazing community of institutional partners and fintech Innovators.
Lët’z take also this opportunity to renew our sincere thanks to the healthcare professionals and every other essential worker who is truly supporting our communities. The best way to show them appreciation is that we stay safe in our houses enjoying our beloved ones and all the amazing beauties of life, like this House Party.
Agenda

18:00 – Live fireside chat with the IMF (Washington) on “The Economics of Data” on ZOOM
18:45 – Doors open to our Virtual House Party > Join us on REMO (Guide Line Below)
19:00 – Opening words by Nasir Zubairi, CEO of LHoFT
19:05 – Fintech Friday – Networking & Party Time with DJ Ben Leo supported by Fox Drinks Luxembourg

You are member, partner or LHoFT enthusiast, then apply the promo code LHOFT10 at FoxDrinks and get your 10% discounted Fox Drinks delivered to your doorsteps for free.
Have a seat in our theme lounges and have fun with your colleagues and friends.
How to use Remo, short and sweet guidelines:

1. Setup your profile and link it to your Linkedin account in less than 2 min
2. Login and enter the event
2. Join, switch on your camera, change tables, network, have a drink with our colleagues and friends.

See you there and stay safe 🙂
With love, the LHoFT team

International Leadership Perspectives : “The Economics and Implications of Data” with the IMF
2020-05-15 18:00 - 18:40 UTC
Description
Join us on Friday 15th of May at 6.00 PM for an exclusive webinar “The Economics and Implications of Data” as part of our International Fintech Leadership Network webinar series
with
Vikram Haksar, Assistant Director, Macro-Financial Analysis – Financial Services, IMF (Washington)
Yan Carrière-Swallow, Economist, Macro-Financial Analysis – Financial Services, IMF (Washington)
Context
Is data the new oil? Data has taken on a critical role with the rise of the digital economy. In the past decade, companies with data at the core of their business models have come to dominate the rankings of the world’s most valuable corporations. The proliferation of data in the economy presents a tremendous opportunity to boost growth through efficiency and innovation.
Agenda
6h00 – 6h30 pm

What is private data and public data?
Who owns data and what rights do actors have over data?
What role should the public sector play in the world of data?

6h30 – 6h40: Q&A with the audience
6h40 – 8h45: Join our Virtual Fintech Friday – The House Party Vol 2 on REMO

Vikram Haksar is an Assistant Director in the IMF’s Strategy Policy and Review department. In this role, he currently leads work on finance and technology, macro-financial analysis, and policies for assessing and addressing financial stability risk. He has been a lead author of the IMF’s main papers on fintech, and most recently, the Bali Fintech Agenda. Prior to this, he managed review work on global surveillance, G20 prospects, and spillover analysis. Vikram was earlier the IMF’s mission chief for Brazil during the ‘currency wars’ and lead the IMF team that set-up the $70 billion Flexible Credit Line agreement with Mexico in 2009 in the aftermath of the Lehman failure. He has worked on emerging economies in Asia––including Thailand during the Asian crisis––and Eastern Europe and was the Fund’s resident representative in the Philippines. Vikram received his Ph.D. from Cornell University.
Follow and connect with Vikram on Linkedin
Yan Carrière-Swallow is an economist in the Macro Financial unit of the IMF’s Strategy, Policy and Review Department. His research interests span various topics in international macroeconomics, with a focus on emerging markets and their policies. Prior to joining the IMF in 2012, he was an economist at the Central Bank of Chile in Santiago.
Follow and connect with Yan on Linkedin
