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How Banks Shape Our Financial System

Panel Discussion - Capitant Leuven

Europe/Brussels
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About the event

A panel discussion on how the interplay between the ECB, traditional major banks, and emerging neobanks is shaping our financial system.

🎓 To kick off the new academic year and celebrate the 15th anniversary of Capitant Leuven, we are thrilled to announce our premier opening event: How Banks Shape Our Financial System.

Registration is free, but required. Secure your spot via Eventbrite:

👉 Register here

Our Distinguished Lineup

  • Moderator: Hugo Lasat (CEO, Argenta AM)
  • Boris Vujčić (Vice-President, European Central Bank)
  • David Moucheron (CEO, KBC Belgium)
  • Philippe Gijsels (CSO, BNP Paribas Fortis)
  • Francesco Aghemio (Head of Northern Europe, Revolut)
  • Ester Barendregt (Former Chief Economist, Rabobank)

What to Expect

Expect an insightful conversation on how this landscape operates and how these institutions interact, with a deep dive into:

  • The business model of a bank: where banks like KBC, BNP Paribas Fortis and Revolut really make their money.
  • Monetary policy transmission: how a rate decision in Frankfurt reaches your savings account.
  • Ownership and supervision: how do you supervise a neobank with 75 million customers across thirty countries?
  • Regulation and the real economy: KBC Belgium alone holds some €148 billion in deposits. Where does all that money go?

Practical Details

  • 📅 Date: October 7th
  • 📍 Location: Aula Vesalius, Andreas Vesaliusstraat 11, Leuven
  • 🕖 Schedule: Walk-in at 19:00 | Panel begins at 19:15
  • 🥂 Reception: From 21:30

Join us for the discussion, followed by a sparkling, fancy reception where you can continue the conversation and connect directly with the speakers! 🥂

👉 Register for the event via Eventbrite