2024
Global network of cybersecurity and digitalization experts
💡 Highlights from the 3rd Joint CSN-BTN Meeting in Malta
On 5–6 December 2024, WSBI-ESBG members came together in📍Malta for the 3rd joint Cybersecurity Network (CSN) and Banking Technology Network (BTN) meeting. Hosted by the Bank of Valletta plc, the event featured insightful discussions on key topics in security trends like #FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) Alliance, Digital Operational Resilience Act (#DORA), and penetration testing.
The event kicked off with Björn Ekstedt (Bank of Valletta plc) delivering the opening remarks, setting the stage for productive discussions.
🎙️We were privileged to hear from distinguished speakers:
· José Valiño Blanco – (FIDO Alliance) and ABANCA key
· Zsuzsanna Bódi (Mastercard Strive) – Innovation Fund Winners in Cybersecurity: Overview of Cresco Cybersecurity, Lupasafe, and Redamp.io
· Constantin Vicol (WSBI-ESBG) – Presentation of the new Banking Technology Member Space
· Jorij Abraham (Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) – The global state of scams
· Mario Prinz (Erste Group) – Identification of critical or important functions critical functions according to DORA
· Isaiah Wong (The Bank of East Asia, Limited (BEA)) – Cyber mitigation control for Hong Kong BEA’s banking simulation attack exercise and cloud risk management framework
· Madalin Staniu & Alexandru Gugoasa (Black Bullet – On target digital solutions) – Industry trends, emerging threats, and best practices in cybersecurity
The meeting concluded with the BTN Chair Danith Valles Reategui (Cecabank) delivering thoughtful closing remarks, reflecting on the key takeaways and emphasizing the importance of ongoing collaboration in shaping the future of banking technology and cybersecurity.
Thank you to all participants and speakers for making this event a success! Also, a heartfelt thanks to Bank of Valletta for its warm hospitality and gracious welcome, which provided the perfect setting for this enriching event. We are looking forward to continuing these valuable exchanges and fostering collaboration in the future.
2024
DataBank
Comparto contigo mi participación en el #Databank2024 en la mesa redonda “Del #Data Driven al #IA Driven bancario: estrategias IA para la automatización de datos y procesos”
En dicha mesa redonda hemos compartido experiencias y conocimientos relacionado a:
· Cómo aplicar tecnologías avanzadas de IA Generativa, #ML y analítica para gestionar, procesar y analizar datos de manera eficiente y efectiva dentro de los procesos automatizados.
· Arquitecturas de datos sobre #DataWarehouses y #DataLakes y su integración con #IA.
· Ejemplos de cómo podríamos aprovechar la IA Generativa en nuestro día a día, nos ayuda a eficientar nuestros casos de uso en la #banca, tareas rutinarias y entender a nuestros clientes a través de la analítica de datos.
Estuvieron compartiendo conmigo la mesa redonda Manuel Rodríguez López (Aresbank) Ignacio Prieto Funes, Ph.D (Singular Bank) y tuvimos como moderador Santiago Cabrera Santana (MicroStrategy Ibérica)
Gracias iKN Spain por la invitación y organización y hacer interesante la mesa redonda, así como al público asistente.
2024
Improving User Experience with Secure Applications
WSBI-ESBG organized a #Banking Technology Network (BTN) virtual event for its members on 3 October 2024, where industry leaders shared key insights on improving user experience with secure applications.
The event focused on innovative identity verification and the implementation of #passkeys in the banking sector, offering attendees valuable perspectives on balancing seamless user experience with robust security.
🎙️ Our expert speakers included:
• Danith Valles Reategui, BTN Chair, Chief Enterprise Architecture Officer and Chief Cloud Officer, Cecabank
• Rosa Seoane, Director of Digital Distribution and Workplace, ABANCA
• Jonas Brännvall, Head of International Business Expansion, Finansiell ID-Teknik – BankID Sweden
• Christiaan Brand, Product Manager Identity and Security, Google
The agenda featured topics such as Abanca’s use of #FIDO passkeys by Rosa Seoane, enhancing user experience while strengthening security by Jonas Brännvall, and learnings from Google’s passkey deployment in financial services by Christiaan Brand.
The meeting was led by Danith Valles, who opened the session with a dynamic introduction and concluded the event with insightful closing remarks. The engaging discussions and Q&A sessions provided excellent takeaways for all participants.
Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to this insightful event
2024
Balancing Effectiveness and Efficiency in Tomorrow’s Digital Transformation
Digital transformation is still top-of-mind for banks and financial institutions, and from the conversations we’ve been having, we still have a way to go! But the conversations have changed and the focus is shifting to balancing effectiveness and efficiency.
Working under the guiding principle that “Effective is empathetic by design,” this session delves into how empathy and ethics can drive effective decision-making, benefiting customers, teams, employees, and investors alike.
Join us to hear insights from Marie Degrand-Guillaud, CEO of Nickel, Cyril Guilloret, Data, Digital & Growth Marketing Director at Beobank NV/SA, Arnaud Jourquin, Director Client Services Retail ING and Danith Valles, Chief Enterprise Architecture Officer at Cecabank as we explore:
💡 Empathetic Design in Digital Transformation
💡 Balancing Efficiency with Empathy
💡 The Impact of Empathy on Organizational Culture
💡 The Long-Term Benefits of Ethical and Empathetic Approaches
This panel is essential for leaders and professionals in digital transformation, human resources, customer experience, and corporate strategy, offering deep insights into integrating empathy and ethics into the heart of digital progress.
2024
Digital Asset Platform
We had the 1st WSBI-ESBG BTN 2024 (#Banking #Technology Network) meeting, where we shared experiences, discussion, and knowledge; related to digital assets topics such as platforms, solutions, platform demo, and applied regulation.
The session was focused on challenges such as custody solutions and platforms, partnership and collaboration in #digital assets ecosystem and compliance and regulation (#MiCAR); which will be applied from 30th June 2024 in part (provisions regarding asset-referenced tokens and e-money tokens).
As chair of #BTN, let me say many thanks to the speakers such as European Banking Authority (EBA), Cecabank, Fireblocks, and EY.
Thanks to our BTN members for their active participation; that was interesting and useful. Also we had a great meeting organisation.
2023
DORA and RegTech Trends in Banking
Delighted to have hosted the #Banking and #Technology Network (BTN) conference in Madrid, last week. It has been a privilege to discuss and exchange ideas with experts and professionals who brought knowledge and experience regarding “DORA and #RegTech Trends in Banking”.
Together, we have explored new horizons, foster #innovation, and solutions about technology and regulation. Also we had the opportunity to engage in discussions, share valuable insights, and forge meaningful connections.
As chair of Banking and Technology Network (BTN), I would like to express our gratitude to all the community members, organizer team and presenters who have worked to make this BTN conference a reality.
2023
BTN (Banking and Technology Network): Cloud Transformation
We had our first meeting of this year at Banking Technology Network (BTN), the topic was “Banking Cloud Transformation”.
We explained and discussed topics such as Cloud Uses Cases in Banking, Cloud Journey and European Cloud User Coalition (ECUC).
Danith Valles, Chair of BTN has presented Cloud Journey in Banking.
2023
Revolution Banking: La relevancia de los datos en la hiperpersonalización en el sector bancario
Revolution Banking 2023, celebrado el pasado 25 de mayo, se ha consolidado como el evento de referencia para la #banca en España, con más de 1.200 asistentes.
Allí, nuestra directora de Arquitectura, Danith Valles, intervino en el panel “La relevancia de los datos en la hiperpersonalización en el sector bancario: desafíos y oportunidades”, donde comentó que “disponer de canales de comunicación digital para cada tipo de cliente bancario es un reto todavía en proceso. Es conseguir personalizar los productos y servicios bancarios adaptados a cada tipo de cliente”.
2023
CMS Knowledge Interview
En esta ocasión, entrevistamos a Danith Valles. Además de ser líder digital con extensa experiencia en el sector de banca y servicios financieros, Danith es experta en innovación empresarial, estrategia digital y transformación empresarial. Actualmente ocupa el cargo de Chief Architecture Officer en CECABANK.
En esta charla nos adentramos en el camino de la transformación digital y los cambios que suponen a las estructuras empresariales que todavía hoy existen, pasando también por el mundo cloud y el Open Banking como herramientas conductoras para conseguir que esa transformación sea real.
2021
Aprendiendo a Programar con Scratch / Learning Scratch as Kids Programming Language
The Engineer Girls of Future.
It is a pleasure to make this workshop regarding programming for kids and contributing a future with more engineer women in International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
Complete video enclosed below at
2021
Women in Tech Summit
Why should you watch this video?
Be inspired: Hear from inspirational women in tech as they deliver actionable insights through expert led masterclasses, and conversations that will supercharge your career.
Connect with a community: Identify role models, connect with mentors and engage in global discussions via a multitude of networking approaches for all your needs.
Achieve career goals: Immerse yourself in sessions curated to enhance your soft & technical skills, while engaging in holistic thought leadership to uncover the new paths in technology.
Fight for Inclusivity: As we rebuild our new normal with careful consideration, uncover and learn how to play an integral role in the repositioning & restructuring of an inclusive industry.
2021
API-fication & Events Strategy
In that session, you can find:
– API-fication as competitive advantage.
– API-fication journey.
– Event Driven Architecture (EDA).
– #APIs & #Events as modern and hybrid integration strategy.
The session mentions some financial services examples.
Encouraging you to watch the session and hoping you enjoy this one.
Complete meetup enclosed below at
Testimonials of readers
- Learning Scratch as Kids programming language – “Gracias a todos los niñ@s que han participado en este evento para contribuir a un futuro con más niñas ingenieras. Ha sido agradable recibir preguntas y mensajes de algunas niñas que han aprendido y que se ha despertado su curiosidad por la programación”.
Danith Valles 