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We just hosted one of our main, annual events - Finance Day 2024, at the Comtrade HQ in Belgrade. Finance Day brings together key experts from banks, insurance companies, and leasing firms for a day of insightful presentations, thought-provoking panel discussions, and valuable networking opportunities.
This year’s theme was focused on anwering the question: New Generations. New Technologies. New Industry?
The event began with opening remarks from Veselin Jevrosimović, President of the Comtrade Group, who gave few introductory words and warmly welcomed all attendees.
A keynote presentation followed from Professor Dušan Vujović, PhD, a leading economist and World Bank consultant. Drawing on extensive statistical data and global-local insights, Professor Vujović provided a comprehensive overview of current trends shaping the financial landscape. His lecture laid the foundation for the day’s discussions, exploring the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the industry.
The first panel, titled “Technological and Personal Expertise: What Comes First?“, sparked a lively debate among industry experts. Panelists Snežana Ignjatić, Head of IT Division at Erste Bank, Milosav Knežević, Executive Board Member of Raiffeisen Bank, Ivan Jauković, President of the Executive Board at UniCredit Leasing, and Vladimir Simunović, President of the Supervisory Board at Uniqa SEE Digital, discussed the sequence of decision-making in financial institutions. Is it technology that leads the way, with experts brought in afterward, or do institutions first build a skilled team that drives the technological transformation? The panelists shared diverse perspectives, offering valuable insights into how organizations are navigating this critical decision.
The second panel, “Balancing Local, Regional, and Global Technological and Business Challenges“ tackled the complexities of operating across multiple jurisdictions and markets. With contributions from Sanja Radojčić Sobo, Executive Board Member at UniCredit Bank, Dejan Janjatović, Deputy CEO at NLB Komercijalna Banka, Bojan Vračević, President of the Executive Board at OTP Leasing Serbia, and Bojan Mijailović, President of the Executive Board at Sava Osiguranje, the panel explored the delicate balance between leveraging global resources and ensuring tailored approaches for local markets. The discussion highlighted the benefits of scale and expertise within large financial groups but cautioned against the assumption that strategies successful in one market will easily transfer to others.
The day culminated in a headline panel titled “New Generations. New Technologies. New Industry?“ Panelists Miloš Milanović, Executive Board Member at Dunav Osiguranje, Nataša Marjanović, Executive Board Member at Generali Osiguranje, Petar Jovanović, President of the Executive Board at AIK Banka, and Darko Popović, President of the Executive Board at Banka Intesa, examined the evolving landscape shaped by the interplay of new technologies and emerging generations of clients. As financial institutions strive to achieve sustained growth and meet shareholder expectations, the discussion emphasized the importance of strategic clarity and the need to turn potential threats into opportunities.
Big shoutout goes out to our colleagues Miroslav Marinković, Program Director, and Božidar Stojanović, Key Account Manager, for moderating and steering the panels with their well-crafted questions, ensuring a dynamic and engaging conversation, as well as Andrijana Marković, our Account Manager in the Insurance sector for seamlessly hosting the entire event
Dušan Milićević, CEO of Comtrade System Integration ended the evening with a summary of the whole event and a few insightful closing remarks, after which the attendees continued the evening with networking in our Comtrade IT Club.
Finance Day 2024 proved to be a highly successful, perfect place for exchanging ideas, exploring future trends, and fostering collaboration across the financial industry.
We cannot wait to raise the bar even higher in the following years!
