Emerging Finance: The dawn of a new financial world
News, 04/11/2025
The financial world is currently experiencing what is probably the biggest upheaval in decades. Artificial intelligence and blockchain are not only changing processes—they are shifting the boundaries of what is possible. At our Finance Loop event, themed “Emerging Finance,” it became clear that the future of finance has begun—and it is collaborative, data-driven, and disruptive.
When vision becomes reality
Emerging finance is more than just a buzzword. It describes the profound change currently sweeping through the financial sector. Technological breakthroughs such as AI and blockchain are creating new business models that challenge existing structures and redefine trust, efficiency, and transparency.
The Finance Loop event impressively demonstrated how innovation is becoming reality – with inspiring presentations, controversial discussions, and practical insights from the world of financial technology.
From deepfakes to tokenization: How technology is redefining trust
Samuel Tucker (FinanceLoop) and Andreas Glänzel (Frankfurt Main Finance) kicked off the event by highlighting the current dynamics of Frankfurt as a financial center—a location that is increasingly establishing itself as a hub for innovation.
Prof. Dr. Peter Gentsch opened the evening with a visionary keynote speech on collaborative AI agents and posed the provocative question: What happens when AI begins to evolve on its own?
Jasper Albrecht and Min-Uh Shin sensitized the audience to the risks of digital manipulation – especially in light of the growing prevalence of deepfakes.
Carsten Fritz and René Zeitlberger provided practical insights into AI projects at Sopra Steria | Sopra Financial Technology and showed how data-driven innovation and regulatory responsibility can go hand in hand.
Oliver Naegele concluded by highlighting the potential of tokenization for a new, transparent financial infrastructure.
These diverse perspectives made it clear that emerging finance is not only about technological evolution, but also about the opportunity to rethink trust in a digital world.
AI & Blockchain: The new foundation of finance
What once sounded like science fiction is now reality. Artificial intelligence enables intelligent automation and data-driven decisions, while blockchain creates transparency and traceability. Together, they form the foundation of a new financial world—connected, secure, and efficient.
At Sopra Financial Technology, we are actively shaping this change. Our solutions combine technological innovation with regulatory security – enabling financial service providers to break new ground without losing sight of compliance.
More than an event—a catalyst
What made this evening special was not only the program, but also the energy in the room. The exchange was intense, the discussions honest, and the enthusiasm palpable. Thanks to the excellent organization by the Sopra Steria office team, a setting was created in which innovation was not only discussed, but also experienced.
Conclusion: Emerging finance is happening now
Emerging finance is not happening sometime in the future—it is happening now.
The financial industry is faced with the task of actively shaping change, making sensible use of new technologies, and boldly breaking new ground.
Those who want to master this change need partners who understand both technology and regulation. This is exactly where we come in—with solutions that make the future tangible.
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