Simonas Krėpšta, Board Member at the Bank of Lithuania, shares how deliberate strategy, regulatory openness, and strong public-private collaboration have helped the Baltics—especially Lithuania—become one of Europe’s leading fintech hubs. He explains how consistent government support, a skilled workforce, and clear regulatory expectations have created the conditions for fintechs to thrive.
With over 30 million clients served by financial institutions based in Lithuania, the results speak for themselves. Simonas also breaks down how the Bank of Lithuania uses sandboxes, dialogue, and decisive action to balance innovation with market integrity. He offers his perspective on what’s next for the region, including opportunities to lead on regulatory reform and new frameworks like MiCA.
Ahead of Baltic Fintech Days, Simonas invites global players to visit and experience the region’s energy, growth, and practical model for how public and private sectors can build the future of finance together.
