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July 21, 2025 12 mins

Christoph Stegmeier, Senior Partner at Simon-Kucher, discusses the transformation of the banking sector, the rise of neobanks, the future shaped by AI and personalization, and how both new and traditional institutions must innovate to thrive in the evolving digital financial landscape.

Takeaways

  • Christoph has 25 years of experience in the banking industry.
  • He focuses on the rise of neobanks and their impact on traditional banks.
  • Neobanks are growing quickly and changing the banking landscape.
  • Consulting work involves helping both neobanks and traditional banks innovate.
  • Growth hacking and gamification are key strategies for success.
  • AI will be a major driver of change in banking by 2035.
  • Personalization will be crucial for the future of banking.
  • Traditional banks need to adopt agile practices to compete.
  • Testing and trying new ideas is essential for innovation.
  • The future of banking will be dominated by digital players.

Key Words: Neobanks, Digital transformation, Financial services, AI in banking, Personalization, Growth hacking, Traditional banks, Innovation, Banking futures, Embedded finance, Wealth SuperApp, Gamification, Subscription models, Agility in banking, Profitability

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Christoph Stegmaier and His Journey

02:17 The Role of Neobanks in Modern Banking

05:02 Consulting for Growth: Neobanks vs Traditional Banks

08:01 Futures Thinking: The Future of Financial Services

11:26 Preparing for a Digital Future in Banking

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