
AltFi Amsterdam Summit 2018
AltFi's second summit in Amsterdam was a great success. With one year of Open Banking/PSD2 in the books, fintech leaders from across the UK and Europe discussed use-cases, progress and future opportunities for the framework. Investors in marketplace loans shared their thoughts on the continued evolution of the asset class, while leading digital banking founders explored how the scope of services offered by these disruptors is expanding.
Catch up on all the event highlights below. We look forward to seeing you next year! VideoLink
Agenda
Day 1 - 05 Nov 2018
09:30 - 10:00
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Using data science to help small businesses grow
Funding Circle's global risk officer sets the scene by discussing how Funding Circle has utilised data in growing its business to span the UK, US, Germany and the Netherlands.
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10:00 - 10:30
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The missing link in online lending: asset managers and bigger tickets
A panel of industry experts and investors weigh what needs to happen to spur on full-scale adoption of the online lending asset class.
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10:30 - 11:00
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Why investors should target alternative loans in Continental Europe
What types of opportunities are available to European alternative credit investors and what are the key characteristics offered by the asset class?
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11:00 - 11:30
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Coffee
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11:30 - 12:00
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Why we see ourselves as a fintech-powered asset management platform
Members of LendInvest's senior management team discuss the platform's transition from P2P platform to tech-powered asset manager.
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12:00 - 12:30
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Balancing fintech regulation at the local and European level
Dutch and European fintech experts offer their thoughts on the proposed pan-European fintech passports and how these will affect local regulations.
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12:30 - 13:00
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Public market money in European P2P
Raize recently staged Portugal's first IPO for a number of years, in addition to becoming one of Europe's first listed P2P lenders. Founder and CEO Jose Rego explains why.
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13:00 - 14:00
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Lunch
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14:00 - 14:30
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What should be the scope of a digital bank's activities?
14:30 - 15:00
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Pulling the strings: do we need focal points in Open Banking?
Will Open Banking simply take care of itself, or do we need central administrators to smooth connections between banks, fintechs and their customers?
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15:00 - 15:30
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Coffee
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15:30 - 16:00
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What is the future of 'flanker brands'? Are they a short-term fix?
More and more, big banks are launching standalone fintech copy platforms, whether online lenders or digital bank offerings. Are these merely stopgap solutions, part of a broader diversification effort? Or are flanker brands here to stay?
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16:00 - 16:30
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Can traditional banks compete for customers online?
Banks are busily digitising to keep pace with their fintech rivals, but will they ever be able to compete for business and consumer customers in the digital sphere?
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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