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EMIR Refit: one year on. Are you really calm? The reform known as EMIR Refit marks a turning point in European regulation of derivatives markets. Created as an update to the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR), its purpose is to improve the quality of reported data, enhance transparency, and facilitate
The future of financial talent: how ARENA is preparing the next generation of specialists Hiring today with tomorrow in mind In 2026, the financial sector will not only compete for technology. Above all, it will compete for specialized talent. Institutions need professionals who are capable of understanding a regulated, complex,
Looking ahead to 2026 with purpose The financial and technology sector is evolving at an increasingly demanding pace. New regulations, greater operational complexity, and constant innovation are forcing organizations to make more conscious and better-informed decisions. In this context, looking ahead to 2026 is not an exercise in prediction, but
The simple, the basic, the essential: a reflection from my role as CPO at ARENA Back to what really matters In recent years, I have become increasingly aware of a phenomenon that has become part of our daily lives. We live in an environment where success is associated with visibility,
The new gears of the payments system: Fiat, CBDC, Stablecoins and Crypto The global payments ecosystem is undergoing a profound transformation driven by digitization and distributed ledger technology (DLT). Alongside the backbone of fiat money—supported by infrastructures such as RTGS systems, ACH vaults, card networks, and SWIFT messaging—new types of
TeamBuilding, ArenaDay II ARENA DAY: When the future is built together At ARENA, we believe that the best path to the future is to walk it as a team. That’s why, on October 2, we celebrated the second edition of our ARENA Day, a very special gathering in which all
Legislative Overview, Regulation, Taxation Legislative overview 2025: consumer protection, taxation, and new regulatory frameworks As we have mentioned in previous publications, the European financial environment is undergoing structural change. EU institutions are promoting an ambitious regulatory agenda aimed at strengthening the competitiveness, transparency, and sustainability of the financial system. Initiatives
DataGovernance, DataManagement, FinancialSector Data Governance: the key to transforming data into reliable decisions In a recent Gartner study, more than 80% of financial organizations acknowledge that the quality of their data limits their ability to make decisions. This data reflects a common challenge: information abounds, but it is not always
Time Management, Efficiency, Soft Skills Organizing tasks and avoiding distractions On other occasions, we have talked about the importance of time management and quality, the importance of being efficient in our daily lives, and the best techniques for doing so. This time, with the return to routine after the summer,
