Welcome to «The Gspröch» Episode #11: Launching a Compliant Digital Asset Offering for Banks and Brokers with Finnova.
Guest: Dr. Ante Plazibat, Head Emerging Business & Digital Assets / Blockchain at Finnova
Host: Stuart Petersen, Chief Revenue Officer at Wyden
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With the implementation of MiCA now underway across the EU, and more institutions entering the sector, the requirements for launching a digital asset offering are evolving rapidly. Dr. Ante Plazibat brings a wealth of expertise in supporting banks as they seek to integrate digital assets as part of his role as Head Emerging Business & Digital Assets / Blockchain at core banking software provider finnova AG.
In this extended session, regular host Stuart and Ante cover the entire process of implementing a digital asset offering from scratch and the considerations involved. Tune in to hear about:
- Laying the strategic groundwork and developing the business case
- Considerations for retail vs. Private banks
- Regulatory perspectives
- Implementation and technology decisions
- Future trends in digital asset banking
“Gspröch,” a Swiss term for “conversation,” embodies our Swiss heritage here at Wyden. As a podcast, it serves as a vibrant space for engaging discussions, reflecting our roots, and inviting guests to delve into the dynamic world of institutional digital asset trading.
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Bio Guest: Dr. Ante Plazibat has been working on the topic of financial technology for more than 10 years, having focused his PhD thesis on analyzing the impact of blockchain on the financial sector. During that time, he led several blockchain consulting engagements with financial entities in the DACH region. In his current role as Head of Emerging Business and Product Manager Blockchain at Finnova AG, he bridges the gap between the traditional and new financial world by industrializing digital asset business processes and integrating them into the core banking system.
Bio Host: Stuart has a wealth of leadership experience in scaling highly complex fintech business models. Starting out at Thomson Financial, he then embarked on a 15-year career with quantitative solutions provider Algorithmics to build up the firm’s buy-side business. After Algorithmics, he joined industry leaders such as S&P Global, IBM, and Arria NLG, a leading provider of Natural Language Generation solutions.