In this interactive session, we’ll discuss:

  • What are the key differences between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralised finance (DeFi), and how do their structures, incentives, and governance models compare?
  • How does DeFi challenge conventional banking, investment, and lending models, and what lessons can established financial institutions take from its growth?
  • How are regulators responding to DeFi’s borderless and permissionless nature, and what frameworks are emerging to address risks around consumer protection, market integrity, and financial stability?
  • How can financial institutions integrate elements of DeFi through hybrid models, tokenisation, and blockchain solutions while maintaining compliance, trust, and operational resilience?
  • What role do smart contracts, stablecoins, and decentralised identity systems play in shaping the future of finance, and how can institutions manage the associated risks, such as technical vulnerabilities or lack of clear accountability?

Agenda (SGT)

  • 4:00 PM – 4:10 PM: Introduction of Understanding TradFi vs DeFi workshop by Urs Bolt, Chairman, The Banking Academy
  • 4:10 PM – 4:40 PM: Presentation by Patrick Schueffel, adjunct professor at Fribourg’s School of Management (HEG) and former COO in the banking sector.
  • 4:40 PM – 5:00 PM: Q&A