BPFI, in association with EY, is delighted to host the Annual National Banking Conference on Tuesday, 20 May 2025 at the Mansion House, Dublin.

Overview

Against the backdrop of global trade tensions, the housing crisis, and the transition to a low-carbon economy, the banking sector faces familiar and emerging challenges. This year’s theme, Banking in a Changing World, brings together regulators, policymakers, and market practitioners to explore how the sector can navigate fast-moving disruptions and longer-term transformations.

Attendees will also have valuable networking opportunities with peers from across banking and the wider financial services industry.

Programme Highlights

• Fireside Chat: Sharon Donnery, ECB Supervisory Board, on the evolving supervisory landscape and building resilience.

• Armchair Discussion: Industry leaders Susan Russell (Bank of Ireland), Geraldine Casey (AIB), and Patrick Farrell (PTSB) on geopolitical uncertainty, digital innovation, and simplification.

• Panel Discussion: Scaling up Ireland’s housing supply, featuring voices from AIB, Bank of Ireland, Land Development Agency, and IIP.

• Keynote + Panel: Simplifying sustainability for banks and customers, led by Sean McHale, EY Ireland, with senior sustainability leads from AIB, Bank of Ireland, PTSB, and the EBF.

• Closing Keynote: Pascal Donohoe, Minister for Finance.

Speakers & Panellists

Pascal Donohoe, Sharon Donnery, Susan Russell, Geraldine Casey, Patrick Farrell, Cathy Bryce, John Feeney, John Coleman, Pat Farrell, Sean McHale, Mary Whitelaw, Eamonn Hughes, Leonita Fannin, Linda van Goor, Brian Hayes
Moderator: Richard Curran, Broadcaster and Journalist

Further information:

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/bpfi-national-banking-conference-2025-banking-in-a-changing-world-tickets-1310165372899?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Driving Change in Financial Crime Prevention

EY is proud to support the European Anti-Financial Crime Summit 2025, taking place on Wednesday, 7th May at the RDS, Dublin. This flagship event brings together regulators, policymakers, law enforcement, and financial services professionals from across Europe to address the most pressing challenges in combatting financial crime.

Key Themes and Discussions

As financial crime grows in complexity, collaboration between the public and private sectors is more critical than ever. The summit will focus on:

• Human Trafficking & Modern Slavery: Highlighting the role of financial institutions in detecting and disrupting exploitation.

• The Future of Regulation: Insights on the EU’s evolving AML framework and the implications of AMLA.

• Crypto & Digital Finance: Exploring the risks and opportunities presented by crypto assets and emerging technologies.

• Sanctions & Geopolitics: Understanding the global impact of sanctions regimes and political instability on financial crime risk.

• AI & Technology in Compliance: How innovation is reshaping fraud prevention, monitoring and investigation.

EY at the Summit

EY will be represented by Jenny Pattwell, Manuel Delgado Colmenero, and Patrick Craig, who will speak across a range of key panels during the day. Topics include regulatory reform, technological innovation, and the financial sector’s role in tackling human trafficking.

Why Attend?

The European Anti-Financial Crime Summit offers a valuable platform for leaders to collaborate, share insights, and strengthen Europe’s defences against financial crime. With a focus on actionable strategies and cross-sector solutions, it’s a must-attend for those working in compliance, regulation, and risk.

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