When ISFB invites you to step back into the classroom to talk regulation… you don’t hesitate. On March 11, I'll be at the   ISFB - Institut Supérieur de Formation Bancaire   Recertification Seminar to talk about the LEFin consultation, crypto-asset issuance frameworks, and the new FINMA 2026/01 custody requirements. A warm thank you to ISFB and Enrico GIACOLETTO,  Lionel B.  and Mathias BAITAN for the organisation and coordination of this programme.  I am very much looking fo

The architecture of global payments is not evolving incrementally - it is being structurally redesigned. It was a pleasure to moderate the panel “The Next-Generation Architecture of Global Payment Infrastructure”  on March 2nd, bringing together a diverse set of perspectives across the ecosystem. Together with: Daniel Eidan  –  Bank for International Settlements – BIS Christopher Cherdel  –  BCV - Banque Cantonale Vaudoise Dr. Sebastian Preil  –  AMINA Bank Barry Plunkett  – 

Time flies, but the discussions from last Thursday at the Hôtel Métropole are still resonating. What an energy for the launch of this new series of meetings between  SPHERE The Swiss Financial Arena  and  The Big Whale  ! It was a real pleasure to take part in the panel “From theory to practice”. Alongside  Maryline S.  ( Gonet & Cie SA ) and  Julien Romon  ( Tilvest ), we explored how Swiss wealth management can integrate digital assets with the level of rigor and security e

It was a pleasure to participate in the 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 event organized by the  Crypto Valley Association  (𝗖𝗩𝗔). I would like to thank Sabrina B. ( NOMA Tokenomics ) for her introductory presentation, which provided a highly relevant framework for our subsequent discussions. The exchange with my co-panelists was particularly insightful: •  Jean-Marc Seigneur  ( Université de Genève ) •  Rafael Mastroberardino  ( Franklin Templeton Investments ) •  Philippe MEYER MS

I had the pleasure to moderate a panel bringing together leading institutions to discuss how blockchain is reshaping financial market infrastructures . The conversation explored how distributed technologies are gradually transforming settlement processes and enabling new forms of programmability in financial systems. A key point of discussion was the importance of interoperable standards  to ensure that innovation can scale while maintaining security and efficiency. It was al

I had the pleasure to participate in the EFPA webinar dedicated to Artificial Intelligence and its impact on financial advice and related fields . The discussion explored how AI is reshaping the financial industry, from operational practices to governance and ethical considerations. As regulatory frameworks continue to evolve, these conversations are essential to understand how innovation and compliance can move forward together. It was a great opportunity to exchange perspec

Biba Homsy will be speaking in Davos in 2025 for World Computer Day. Reach her out!