IMPORTANT- You can't attend unless you have a Nordic Fintech Week ticket. Buy tickets here*.
Intro to the Topic: The accelerated evolution of digital assets, private stablecoins, and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) signals a significant shift in the foundational infrastructure of global finance. As incumbent financial institutions—banks, insurers, and asset managers—navigate this emerging landscape, the strategic integration of digital assets becomes both a critical operational challenge and a profound competitive opportunity. Traditional financial entities must strategically realign their infrastructures, risk management frameworks, and regulatory approaches to effectively harness the potential of these digital financial instruments.
This roundtable session aims to critically explore how financial institutions can successfully integrate digital assets, including privately issued stablecoins and CBDCs, into their existing operational ecosystems. Discussions will include the necessary technology infrastructure (such as blockchain platforms, secure custody solutions, digital wallets, and smart contract capabilities), as well as implications for internal processes, customer relationship management, regulatory compliance, liquidity management, and product innovation. Special attention will be given to cross-sector impacts, examining how banks, insurers, and asset managers can harmonize their strategic approaches, manage interoperability challenges, and ensure robust security and compliance in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.
Participants will engage in detailed dialogue about practical implementation strategies, risk mitigation techniques, and governance considerations. The conversation will also highlight case studies of successful integrations and lessons learned from pilot programs involving digital asset initiatives globally. Ultimately, the roundtable seeks to provide clear insights and actionable recommendations for incumbents to effectively manage the transition toward a digitally-enabled financial ecosystem.
Who Should Join: Executive Strategists, Chief Technology Officers, Digital Asset Custody Leaders, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Experts, Blockchain Infrastructure Specialists, Senior Managers from Banks, Insurance Companies, Asset Management Firms, and Policy Advisors on Digital Financial Innovation.
Engagement Protocol: Participants are encouraged to engage in rigorous, solutions-focused dialogue under Chatham House rules. The discussion will be guided by a seasoned facilitator with expertise in decentralized finance and institutional strategy.
When: Nordic Fintech Week
Duration: 1.5 hours
*NB! If you are from AWS, Banking Circle, BEC, Danske Bank, Kustom, Mastercard, Nexi, Nordea, Pega or Visa, please contact Marie-Louise Roth (mlr@copenhagenfintech.dk) before buying a ticket.
