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The 10-Second Bank: How Payments, Stablecoins and AI Are Rewiring Finance

Transaction Automation June 9, 2026

Across the global banking ecosystem, payments infrastructure is entering one of its most significant periods of transformation in decades. The perfect storm conditions of regulation, instant processing expectations, upsurge in digital asset adoption, increasingly AI-driven operations and evolving customer behaviours are driving banks into a new operational reality. For Christian Schwarz, Payments and Banking Services […]

The 10-Second Bank: How Payments, Stablecoins and AI Are Rewiring Finance

Technology, Liquidity and the Fixed Income Inflection Point

Electronic Trading March 14, 2026

European fixed-income markets are undergoing structural change that now extends well beyond regulatory compliance.

Technology, Liquidity and the Fixed Income Inflection Point

AI, Automation and the Future of Financial Markets

valantic FSA March 31, 2025

The latest edition of The Financial Technologist, featuring the Most Influential Financial Technology Firms of 2025, is out! In this issue, our CEO Joachim Lauterbach shares his insights on the key technologies shaping the industry in 2025 – from the evolution of AI and machine learning to the integration of quantum computing and hyperautomation.

AI, Automation and the Future of Financial Markets

Navigating talent market trends in Financial Services Technology

valantic FSA November 10, 2024

Explore the latest article by valantic FSA’s CEO Joachim Lauterbach, as featured in The Financial Technologist’s “Top 1% Workplace Awards 2024.” Joachim breaks down essential talent trends in financial technology, from cloud confidence to specialized skills and hiring practices.

Navigating talent market trends in Financial Services Technology

4 key takeaways EBAday 2024. A valantic FSA view.

Transaction Automation July 4, 2024

The event highlighted the complex regulatory environment, the evolving role of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), the critical infrastructure needs for instant payments, and the emerging opportunities in identity management. Check out our 4 Key Takeaways.

4 key takeaways EBAday 2024. A valantic FSA view.

Opportunities for payments arising from the new regulations

Transaction Automation June 12, 2024

Philipp Königs, Head of Transaction Automation, explores new EU regulations' impact on the payment industry in Business@EBAday. Regulations like PSD2 and GDPR aim to modernize payment systems, enhance security, protect consumers, and foster competition. Navigating these regulations presents challenges and opportunities for industry stakeholders.

Opportunities for payments arising from the new regulations

Clearing the path to financial innovation: erasing technical debt in the digital age

Transaction Automation December 6, 2023

In the fast-moving world of financial services, progress hinges on innovation and adaptability. Yet, a significant number of organizations in this sector find themselves constrained by the weight of technical debt.

Clearing the path to financial innovation: erasing technical debt in the digital age

With SEPA, Europe has access to instant payments

Transaction Automation November 30, 2023

By seamlessly connecting financial institutions and adhering to stringent security protocols, the SEPA Instant Credit Transfer system addresses longstanding challenges, enhances business agility, facilitates cross-border trade, meets consumer expectations, encourages economic growth, and reduces operational costs.

With SEPA, Europe has access to instant payments

What impact will ISO 20022 have on crypto currencies?

Transaction Automation November 13, 2023

As cryptocurrency faces trust challenges, the upcoming adoption of ISO 20022 could be a game-changer. Read how this global financial standard enhances communication, data quality, compliance, and interoperability in crypto, fostering transparency and trust.

What impact will ISO 20022 have on crypto currencies?