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At EY Financial Services, we share a single focus – to build a better financial services industry, one that is stronger, fairer and more sustainable.
Now more than ever, as we plan for a post-COVID-19 world, financial services companies will need to harness the power of technology to transform their operations at scale and speed, to provide the products and services the customer of the future will demand.
The strength of our EY teams lies in the power of our people and technology, and the possibilities that arise when they converge to reframe the future. With extensive knowledge in financial services transformation, we are driving innovation with risk and regulation insight. Helping companies become stronger and more sustainable.
This is how our EY professionals are helping to build long-term value for our financial services clients. It’s how we play our part in building a better working world.

Three strategic priorities for banking CROs in 2026

The EY/IIF bank risk management survey highlights the need for increased agility against diversifying risks. Find out more.

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How insurers can accelerate value creation from gaps to gains

Wherever there’s a protection gap, insurers have opportunities to innovate and grow. Read more of the 2025 Global Insurance Outlook findings.

Isabelle Santenac + 3

Four regulatory priorities to drive financial institutions' focus in 2025

Our Global Financial Services Regulatory Outlook has four regulatory priorities to drive financial institutions' focus in 2025. Download the report.

Christopher Woolard CBE + 2

How banks can develop a winning strategy in cross-border payments

Our global payment leaders reveal strategies for banks to thrive in the dynamic, global cross-border payments market. Download the report.

EY Global + 2

How to accelerate transition finance for net zero

Learn why FIs need to operate iteratively to effect transition finance at pace and scale in a complex ecosystem.

Gill Lofts

How to accelerate transition finance for net zero

Learn why FIs need to operate iteratively to effect transition finance at pace and scale in a complex ecosystem.

Gill Lofts

Three strategic priorities for banking CROs in 2026

The EY/IIF bank risk management survey highlights the need for increased agility against diversifying risks. Find out more.

Nigel Moden + 2

Four regulatory priorities to drive financial institutions' focus in 2025

Our Global Financial Services Regulatory Outlook has four regulatory priorities to drive financial institutions' focus in 2025. Download the report.

Christopher Woolard CBE + 2

How banks can develop a winning strategy in cross-border payments

Our global payment leaders reveal strategies for banks to thrive in the dynamic, global cross-border payments market. Download the report.

EY Global + 2

How insurers can accelerate value creation from gaps to gains

Wherever there’s a protection gap, insurers have opportunities to innovate and grow. Read more of the 2025 Global Insurance Outlook findings.

Isabelle Santenac + 3

How increased trust and transparency can unlock growth

Explore the EY Global Insurance Industry Outlook. Learn more.

Isabelle Santenac + 3

Case studies

How EY is navigating global AI compliance: The EU AI Act and beyond

EY is turning AI regulation into a strategic advantage. Learn more in this case study.

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EY Financial Services EMEIA Webcasts

Our webcasts are a collaboration between EY and industry professionals covering a wide range of Financial Services topics.

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Our leaders

Omar Ali CBE

EY Global Financial Services Leader
Passionate about building a better financial services industry with EY people and clients. Champion for DE&I and for helping people reach their potential. Board Chair, Advisor and Non-Executive Director.
London, United Kingdom

Martina Keane

EY UK & Ireland Financial Services Leader
Passionate about driving innovation in financial services. Leads with people focus and client centricity. Mother of two children and one Labrador. Sports fan.
Dublin, Ireland

Hanne Kaerhoeg

EY EMEIA Financial Services Markets Leader
Focused on building and delivering client transformation for financial services businesses. Keen advocate for DE&I and the role of women in technology. Mother of three. Loves running and hiking.
Copenhagen, Denmark

Anne-Marie Balfe

EY UK&I Strategic Talent Partner
Talent strategist. Future-focused leader. Human-centered transformation enthusiast. Committed to development. Advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. A sporty mom who loves running.
London, United Kingdom

Alex Birkin

EY Global Financial Services Consulting Leader and Managing Partner
Focused on supporting global financial services organization. Helping create long-term value for all stakeholders. Passionate about the outdoors, sports and cars. Proud husband and father of three.
London, United Kingdom

Benoit Gerard

EY-Parthenon EMEIA Financial Services Strategy and Transactions Leader
Impact-driven strategic thinker with a technical edge. Passionate about financial services. Father of three daughters.
Diegem, Belgium

Hermin Hologan

EY Europe West Wealth & Asset Management Leader
Wealth and asset management advisor. Father. Keen golfer.
 

Tara Kengla

EY EMEIA Financial Services Public Policy Leader
Partner in UK CFO Consulting Services. Global experience in Banking. Active on diversity iniatives at EY and in the business community in London.
London, United Kingdom

Loubna Lemaire

EY Global and Europe West Financial Services Tax and Law Leader
Tax lawyer. Advocate for diversity, equity and inclusiveness. Optimistic leader. Change driver. Mother of two boys. Travel and culture enthusiast.
Paris, France

Philip Vermeulen

EY Europe West Financial Services Insurance Leader
Transformation leader and client relationship partner. Passionate about helping insurance clients fulfill their potential. Average runner, better cook. Proud husband and father of twin boys.
Zurich, Switzerland

Bharat Mathur

EY EMEIA Financial Services (FS) Strategic Alliances Leader; EY Global FS Microsoft Alliance Executive Sponsor; UK FS Payments Leader
Leader focused on driving value for clients by embedding disruptive technology into their businesses. Bharat is married to Smita and likes to unwind with family or on the tennis court.
London, United Kingdom

Nigel Moden

EY Global Banking and Capital Markets Leader
Passionate believer in the banking industry as a force for good. Leading advocate for the talent agenda in EY. Builder of diverse teams. Avid cricketer.
London, United Kingdom

Paul Noonan

EY EMEIA Financial Services Region Finance Leader
Finance leader and business advisor, driving better insights through analytics to facilitate better decisions. Husband. Father. Fitness enthusiast, golfer and rugby fan.
London, United Kingdom

Claus-Peter Wagner

EY Global and Europe West Financial Services Assurance Managing Partner
Strengthens trust in financial markets. Delivers high quality audits. Develops future talent.
Eschborn/Frankfurt (Main), Germany

Anna Anthony

EY UK&I Regional Managing Partner
Proud to lead the EY UK & Ireland business of more than 20,000 people. Keen wildlife photographer.
London, United Kingdom

Stefano Battista

EY Europe West Financial Services Leader; EY Italy Deputy Leader
Transformational leader. Growth-oriented. Inspirer and motivator. Husband and father.
Milano, Italy

Olivier Coekelbergs

EY Europe West Financial Services Managed Services Leader
Passionate about Private Equity and mentoring talents. Loves fishing.
Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Ralf Eckert

EY Germany Managing Partner, Financial Services
Passionate about digital and talent transformation. Advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion. Father to three children. Golf enthusiast.
Eschborn/Frankfurt (Main), Germany

Xavier Freynet

EY France Managing Partner, Financial Services
Focused on helping clients through innovation, transformation and long-term collaboration. Family. Rugby.
Paris La Défense, France

Yannick Grécourt

EY Belgium Managing Partner, Financial Services
Innovative leader. Passionate about understanding clients. Curious about new technology. Energized by team success. Married sailor with two daughters.
Diegem, Belgium

Bruno Patusi

EY Europe West Financial Services Deputy Leader; EY Switzerland Financial Services Managing Partner
Passionate business leader. Trusted auditor and advisor to the financial services industry.
Zurich, Switzerland

Colin Ryan

EY Ireland Financial Services Leader
Passionate about effective teaming and finding novel approaches to complex problems. Known for building high performing teams and a commitment to long-term outcomes for EY clients.
Dublin, Ireland

Ana Salcedas

EY Portugal Financial Services Managing Partner, Ernst & Young, SROC
Responsible for building the Financial Services team in Portugal and Angola. Mother of two girls. Passionate about travelling and interacting with new people and cultures.
Lisbon, Portugal

Dan Saunders

EY Channel Islands Managing Partner, Financial Services
Leads audits and services to Jersey, Guernsey and international clients. Passionate about helping people achieve their potential. Enjoys traveling. Husband and father of two.
St. Helier, Jersey

Sven Tärnvik

EY Nordics Financial Services Managing Partner
Passionate about financial services and consulting. A “family man” with wife Tina and three children, living at Lidingö just outside Stockholm. Loves music. Pretty good cook and disastrous golfer.
Stockholm, Sweden

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