The Future of Banking –Business Meets IT in an International Context
| Arrangör | Handelshögskolan vid Umeå Universitet |
|---|---|
| Tid | 2025-10-13 12:05 – 2025-10-20 13:00 |
| Plats | sam.a.371 Social science building, Umeå |
The Future of Banking –Business Meets IT in an International Context
How do culture, regulation, and innovation shape the financial institutions of tomorrow?
What aspects and skills are important to keep in mind.
Leif Karlsson senior banker (Swedbank) and lecturer at the business school will also join in for the Q&A-part
Topics Lars will explore:
• Business culture: Nordics vs UK/US – How cultural differences influence decision-making, risk-taking, and innovation.
• Can banks really change? – The impact of strict regulations, old IT systems, and the rise of fintechs.
• IT as an enabler – Should banks build or buy technology solutions, and what are the trade-offs?
• The bank of tomorrow – What it will look like, which skills will likely be in demand.
• Different markets, different risks? – How investment strategies and customer expectations differ between Sweden and the UK.
💡 Whether you’re aiming for a career in finance, consulting, entrepreneurship, or IT, this lecture will give you practical insights into how banks transform—and what role you could play in that transformation.
We welcome Lars Wikström, a senior IT leader with extensive experience in the financial sector in the UK and Nordics, for a special guest lecture.
In today’s banking world, technology and business are inseparable. How do culture, regulation, and innovation shape the financial institutions of tomorrow?
What aspects and skills are important to keep in mind.
Leif Karlsson senior banker (Swedbank) and lecturer at the business school will also join in for the Q&A-part
Topics Lars will explore:
• Business culture: Nordics vs UK/US – How cultural differences influence decision-making, risk-taking, and innovation.
• Can banks really change? – The impact of strict regulations, old IT systems, and the rise of fintechs.
• IT as an enabler – Should banks build or buy technology solutions, and what are the trade-offs?
• The bank of tomorrow – What it will look like, which skills will likely be in demand.
• Different markets, different risks? – How investment strategies and customer expectations differ between Sweden and the UK.
💡 Whether you’re aiming for a career in finance, consulting, entrepreneurship, or IT, this lecture will give you practical insights into how banks transform—and what role you could play in that transformation.
