Finance Loop is a professional network supporting the institutional use of emerging technologies in finance, such as AI, digital payments, cloud and blockchain solutions. Finance Loop helps its members build skills and personal networks in these fields: Investment & Digital Assets, Payments & Digital Money, Digital Infrastructure & Sovereignty, and Risk & Compliance.
Emerging Technologies in Finance
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Investment & Digital Assets
Tokenized funds and securities, digital custody, crypto as an asset class for banks and asset managers, and decentralized finance (DeFi) as the alternative to banks.
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Payments & Digital Money
Instant payments, stablecoins, tokenized deposits and the digital euro, plus the wallets that hold them and the payment rails that move them.
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Digital Infrastructure & Sovereignty
Cloud, data and AI platforms, digital identity, open banking and open finance interfaces, plus the blockchain nodes and validators that link to financial systems.
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Risk & Compliance
The rules for finance and IT: MiFID II for investment, PSD3 for payments, MiCAR for crypto, DORA for IT risk, the EU AI Act, and anti-money laundering (AML).
Connecting Germany with Europe
Finance Loop is a professional network linking people, startups, organizations, communities, and financial hubs to educate, shape opinions, and enable new business models for the financial services industry of the future. The regional focus is Central Europe with countries such as Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg and surrounding regions.
You meet industry leaders and build professional contacts while developing your expertise.
Visit one of the upcoming events, take part in one of the educational formats, or join the network as a member. If you have questions about Finance Loop, please write to: team@finance-loop.net
Helping You to Grow
Finance Loop is a professional network supporting the institutional use of emerging technologies in finance, such as AI, digital payments, cloud and blockchain solutions. Finance Loop is built in collaboration with Frankfurt Main Finance, the voice of the Frankfurt financial center, and TechQuartier, Germany's biggest fintech hub.
Finance Loop helps its members build skills and personal networks in these fields: Investment & Digital Assets, Payments & Digital Money, Digital Infrastructure & Sovereignty, and Risk & Compliance. This professional network connects more than 4,000 members and focuses on Central Europe.
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Attend Events
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Attend Education Formats
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Join a Delegation
Meaningful connections with relevant stakeholders. -
Join as Member
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Join as Partner
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Sponsor an Event
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Sponsor a report
Your company featured in an industry report.
Event Partners and Network Partners
Logo of Finance Loop
Please click here to download the Finance Loop logo. If you want to use the logo on a dark background, you can also download a white version of the Finance Loop logo. If you need additional content, reach out to: team@finance-loop.net
From the Blog
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Banking Exchange 2026 in Frankfurt
BEX Underground: Banking Exchange 2026 on 4 November in Frankfurt. The German-language conference covers payments, technology and financial crime. -
Vienna has its own Satoshi statue
Bitcoin Austria unveiled a Satoshi Nakamoto statue by Valentina Picozzi in Vienna's Viertel Zwei on 14 October 2026, funded by more than 120 donors. -
Deepfake fraud: what Europe changes in 2026
Cloned voices and fake video calls have targeted Arup, WPP and Ferrari. The AI Act labels deepfakes from August 2026, and the PSR makes banks refund spoofing. -
One EU market for funds: what the Council agreed
The EU Council agreed its position on market integration on 9 October 2026: no extra host-state rules for fund managers and a depositary passport.
The Right Setting For Market Movers
Finance Loop is a professional network for emerging technologies in finance with more than 4,000 members. The ecosystem is built in collaboration with TechQuartier, Germany's biggest fintech hub, and Frankfurt Main Finance, the official voice of the Frankfurt financial center.
Finance Loop is located in central Frankfurt at TechQuartier, Germany's biggest fintech hub. From here, the Central Station and the Financial District can be reached on foot within minutes. Messe Frankfurt, the exhibition grounds, and the Skyline Plaza shopping mall are directly adjacent. After attending Finance Loop events, many people continue their conversations at NFT Skybar, Germany's highest rooftop bar.
Ecosystem Council
Finance Loop is a professional network for emerging technologies in finance, built in collaboration with Frankfurt Main Finance, the voice of the Frankfurt financial center, and TechQuartier, Germany's biggest fintech hub.
Launching in 2027, the Ecosystem Council brings together selected industry leaders who want to strengthen connectivity in digital finance. Council Members co-define the strategy that Finance Loop uses to connect with institutions, corporates, academia, innovation hubs, and innovators. The goal is to better connect cross-organizational initiatives and offerings that strengthen the financial ecosystem in Europe.
Council Members contribute their expertise and help develop new financial technologies with Finance Loop. Through these activities, Council Members gain influence, learn about emerging trends, and build relationships with senior industry representatives. Council Members also gain privileged access to partner networks, industry publications, community platforms, conferences, and media visibility.
Interested in joining the Ecosystem Council or want to nominate an industry expert? Send an email to: team@finance-loop.net
Honoring the Legacy of Philipp Sandner
Finance Loop also helps carry forward the spirit of Philipp Sandner, whose impact on the digital assets community shaped an entire generation of professionals in Europe. The commitment of Philipp Sandner to collaboration, innovation, and integrity guides the growth of Finance Loop.