Coffee with the Minister. A Meaningful Step Forward for Latvia’s Fintech Ecosystem
20th of March we had the privilege to bring together our Fintech Latvia Association members for an open and forward-looking discussion with Arvils Ašeradens (Minister of Finance of the Republic of Latvia).
Continuing the tradition of Fintech Latvia Association to foster direct dialogue with decision-makers, this event created real space for conversations that matter: from regulatory improvements to strengthening Latvia’s position as a fintech hub.
A sincere thank you to the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Latvia for the openness and engagement, and a special thanks to PAYNT for hosting this valuable event.
The discussion was made insightful and practical by our speakers:
Tīna Lūse: Setting the stage for Latvia’s fintech growth.
Arvils Ašeradens: FinTech as a driver of economic growth.
Jānis Līcis: Cashless payments in hospitality: Latvia as a blueprint for Baltic FinTech innovation.
Jakub Więcław: Building a specialized credit institution in Latvia.
Tatjana Kulapina & Dāvis Ziediņš: Investment platforms: exports & building a nation of investors.
Nikita Goncars: Agricultural financing & alternative lending solutions.
Baiba Mileiko: Advancing risk management & certification.
Arturs Piliksers – Regulatory amendments & the role of state support in FinTech development
Strong collaboration between industry and government is key to unlocking growth, innovation, and competitiveness.























































































