26.09.2024 / CSRD

Article

The Sustainability Journey in Financial Institutions

On September 26, Reply’s event brought together key players from leading financial institutions to explore how sustainability is reshaping the industry. Jane Moeys from Euroclear, Jo Wuytack from Degroof Petercam, and Philippe Wallez from ING shared their insights on embedding sustainability into their operations.

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GENAI FOR REGULATORY WATCH

Best Practice

USING GENAI FOR REGULATORY WATCH & CMP

In an era where regulatory complexity, administrative burdens, and talent shortages challenge the financial services sector, innovative solutions are making a difference such as Generative AI (GenAI), a transformative technology reshaping the industry.

Digital compliance

13.07.2024 / AML

Article

CSSF increases scrutiny on non-compliant Financial Institutions

The Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) has recently taken significant action against financial institutions failing to comply with anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) regulations. 

CSRD

White Paper

Double materiality assessment: navigating key challenges

Starting in 2025, the ESG regulatory landscape is set to transform with the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This directive will expand the range of companies required to report non-financial information, making the double materiality assessment - a process addressing both financial and impact materiality - a crucial starting point.

26.06.2024 / GenAI

News & Communication

Exploring the future of Insurance with Generative AI

This June 25th, 2024, Efinance Consulting Reply gathered Insurance professionals and experts for a business luncheon in order to explore the applications of Generative AI in the insurance sector.

12.06.2024 / ESG

News & Communication

Banking on tomorrow: the imperative of sustainable lending

In today's financial landscape, the paradigm is shifting, and sustainability represents a major change driver for financial institutions. Regardless of whether you're analyzing data in the risk department or pioneering new products, integrating sustainability may become an integral aspect of your role.

ESG

Survey

What is your perspective on sustainable banking?

Calling all Relationship Managers and Sustainability Officers in the banking sector! Join our regional survey to benchmark your insights and perspectives alongside industry peers. How does climate-related requirements impact your work? Your voice matters! Invest just 3 minutes to contribute and gain invaluable insights into the changing dynamics of your industry.

05.06.2024 / Outsourcing

Press Article

Launch of Third Party Watch for Financial Organizations

Published in Paperjam - Outsourcing governance has been an increasingly important management area in Luxembourg financial services. Most Banking, Asset Management and Insurance companies have put in place operational and IT models relying heavily on external and intra-group service providers.

Event

Implementing CSRD and ESRS: From EU Policy to Concrete Implementation

Join e*finance consulting Reply for our next Business Luncheon in Brussels on Tuesday 27 February 2024 on the implementation of CSRD and ESRS with Nathalie Charpentier (BNP Paribas Fortis), Anaïs Dudout (e*finance consulting Reply), Fredré Ferreira (EFRAG), David Suetens (Reply), Karine Szotowski (e*finance consulting Reply), Erik Van Der Plaats (European Commission), and Dr. Leona Wall (Siemens).

Wealth management

Research

Wealth Management observatory | Q2 2024

As of June 30th of 2024 there has been an increase in AUM of approximately €109 billion compared to the figure recorded in Q2 2023 (+15%). The Net Inflows since the beginning of the year (€25.3 billion) have remained stable compared to the same figure observed in the first half of 2023 (€25.1 billion). The number of Financial Advisors slightly increases compared to Q2 2023 (+3.5%), resulting in an increase in the value of AUM per Financial Advisor (+11%, approximately +€4 million per capita). The average performance of the stock market in the first six months of 2024 shows a growth of +11%, a lower performance compared to the first quarter of 2023 (+15%)

Robotic Process Automation

Case Study

Automating back-office to improve efficiency

Sprint Reply, a Reply Group company specialising in Intelligent Process Automation, and e*finance Reply, a Reply Group company specialising in Management Consulting services for Finance Institutions, supported Cattolica Assicurazioni in automating its back-office processes.

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09.11.2021 / IPA

Event

The Rise of the Robots : A Look towards the Future of Asset Management, Asset Servicing and Wealth Management

e*finance consulting Reply is hosting an event on 9th November 2021 at Hôtel Le Royal (Luxembourg) to discuss the successes and failures of process automation in Asset Management (in particular, in Luxembourg ManCo’s), Asset Servicing and Wealth Management. Our panel will take an uncompromising look at the robots and share their insights regarding the do’s and the don’ts when seeking to optimise processes, including – among other options – with the introduction of Robotic and Intelligent Process Automation (RPA & IPA).

14.07.2021 / Paperjam

Press Article

What New Technologies can “really” do to support Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF)

Luxembourg has not stopped making progress in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing, and has taken appropriate steps to increase transparency. New technologies have also evolved a lot to support this trend and we, at Reply Luxembourg, have developed methodologies combining AML/CTF and technological expertise to support financial institutions in stepping up.

23.04.2021

Blog

From Operational Resilience
to Operational Excellence

At Reply, we support, guide and advise our clients in their Operational Resilience to Operational Excellence journey through our deep industry experience, leading strategic partnerships and proven framework.

Outsourcing Solution

SENTRY

SENTRY helps financial institutions save time and money through real-time visibility and access to all outsourcing arrangements (intra-group and third party relationships), whilst ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements at all times.

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Operational Resilience

White Paper

Operational Resilience: Joining the Dots in the Age of COVID-19

Operational Resilience was and will be, even more post COVID-19, a key business imperative for financial institutions which requires full attention from the Board and senior management. This Practical Guide provides a few handy tips that financial institutions may wish to consider.

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08.10.2020

Webinar

Operational Resilience in Financial Services: Joining the dots in the Age of COVID-19

Learn more about our webinar on Operational Resilience for Financial Services which featured a key speaker from the Bank of England and an exciting line-up of industry experts who shared their views on this topic.

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Operational Resilience Interview

A Must-See For Anyone Implementing Operational Resilience Programmes In Financial Services

The goal of this discussion is to create a starting point and examine the objectives of implementing Operational Resilience programmes within financial institutions.

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11.06.2020 / Cloud

News & Communication

Cloud in financial services

Reply has embarked on a 'Cloud in Financial Services' initiative, through webinars, thought leadership piece and a flagship event to shed light on the benefits and challenges that underpin cloud adoption. Aimed at C-Suite and Board Members, it focuses on strategic considerations covering all aspects of Cloud adoption in Financial Services.

11.06.2020 / Cloud

News & Communication

Making the cloud work for you!

We design, develop, integrate and optimize Cloud infrastructure for financial institutions

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28.05.2020 / Fintech Magazine

Blog

Technology Enablement across the Wealth Management Value Chain: The Mass Affluent Opportunity

Market conditions are forcing financial institutions to find new models for growth. One of the largest identified gaps for growth is the underserved and overlooked mass affluent segment.

FEATURED IN FINTECH MAGAZINE

25.06.2020 / English Language

Webinar

UK Financial Institutions Dealing with Outsourcing and Third Party Providers

Our webinar was about Outsourcing and Third Party Risk Management for Financial Services featuring a key speaker from the Bank of England/PRA and a line-up of industry experts.

12.05.2020 / Homeworking

News & Communication

HOMEWORKING: MANAGING TODAY AND PREPARING TOMORROW

Today, a worldwide virus forced homeworking in our lives. But at Reply we strongly believed in homeworking’s multiple benefits long before this virus changed our lives and habits. We analyzed numerous combinations, turned them into models, identified how to implement it smoothly and developed a strong methodology supported by a network of highly skilled experts to roll it out fast and efficiently.

07.04.2020 / English Language

Webinar

Outsourcing: The Warning Bells Have Started To Ring

e*finance consulting Reply organized a unique webinar to discuss a few handy tips from our Practical Guide on Outsourcing and to hear key insights from our guest speakers and industry experts in the UK.