REPLAY · Financing Tomorrow: Banking Across Generations (ft. Slawomir Krupa, CEO of Societe Generale) | History, ESG, Innovation

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This episode was first aired on 29/01/2025 How did the banking system evolve from a simple bench - the very origin of the word “bank” - into the sophisticated institutions that drive the global economy? Banks are more than just institutions. With over 4,000 years of history, they have played a pivotal role in powering industrial revolutions, transforming dreams into reality, and adapting to the evolving needs of clients across generations. From economic booms to busts, they have stood the test of time, channeling funding like the lifeblood of the economy and serving as critical cogs in the machinery of society. Banks have turned the alchemy of compound interest - Einstein’s “8th wonder of the world” - into a driving force behind economic growth. In this episode of 2050 Investors, Kokou Agbo-Bloua dives into the essential role of banks and the foundations of the global banking system. Through his analysis, he explores the power of compound interest, the history of banking and the evolution of business models and regulatory frameworks.

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