Baltic FinReg Summit '25

The Ninth High-Level Financial Sector Conference, Baltic FinReg Summit, to Take Place in Riga

On April 8 of this year, Riga will host the ninth high-level financial sector forum, the Baltic FinReg Summit, bringing together leading industry experts to discuss current trends and opportunities in the Baltic financial sector.

Traditionally, the FinReg conference provides a unique platform to hear from top experts from the financial supervisory authorities of all three Baltic states. Together with business representatives, they will address key issues related to sector oversight and regulation. Given the increasing geopolitical tensions and uncertainty, this year's event will focus on the resilience of the financial system in crisis situations and financing in the defense sector. Additionally, panel discussions on financing and payment ecosystems will analyze current trends and potential development directions for financial services.

"The resilience of the financial system and preparedness for various economic and geopolitical scenarios are of critical importance. A broader regional dialogue is essential for navigating complex global conditions and generating innovative ideas for business growth and sustainable industry development. Achieving these goals is only possible through collaboration between the industry and regulators. This was precisely the purpose behind establishing the FinReg platform. I am pleased that it has evolved into an institutional platform for analyzing Baltic financial market trends and facilitating dialogue between the industry and regulators," said Lauris Liepa, Managing Partner at COBALT.

Throughout the day, more than 20 industry experts will speak at the summit, including:

Uldis Cērps, Chairman of the Board, Finance Latvia Association
Santa Purgaile, Deputy Governor, Bank of Latvia
Siim Tammer, Board Member, Estonian Financial Supervision and Resolution Authority
Denas Jonas Gadeikis, Head of Electronic Money and Payment Institutions Supervision, Bank of Lithuania
Virginija Gecaite, Head of the Baltic Office, European Investment Bank
Jakub Wieclaw, Chairman of the Board, Magnetiq Bank
Roberts Idelsons, Chairman of the Board, Signet Bank
Vadims Frolovs, Board Member, Swedbank Latvia
Piotr Jan Pietrzak, Head of New Market Development, European Payment Initiative

The full list of speakers and program can be found on the conference website: www.balticfinreg.eu.

The Baltic FinReg Summit is organized by COBALT Law Firm in collaboration with the European Investment Bank. The Summit Partner is Magnetiq Bank, a Signet Bank Group company, with support from the Finance Latvia Association.

On Friday, April 4, at the cultural venue "Hanzas Perons", the well-known rapper, provocateur, and aesthete TOMM¥ €A$H from Estonia will return to Riga with a concert!

The world knows him not only as a rapper but also as a talented and acclaimed visual artist, who blends post-Soviet aesthetics with global trends in his work, using a mix of raw tenderness and eccentric humor. In today’s world, online success is an unavoidable measure of influence, and TOMM¥ €A$H certainly has no complaints—millions of followers, tens of millions of views, and hundreds of thousands of likes, all while showing a rapper’s characteristic indifference toward the virtual world.

In recent years, TOMM¥ €A$H has also been making waves in the real world, setting live stages ablaze. After taking Estonia by storm, he embarked on a three-month world tour in the spring of 2022, performing across Europe and the US. Before that, he released his debut album ‘¥€$’, toured with Oliver Tree, and established himself as a sought-after act at Roskilde, Glastonbury, Sziget, and other major festivals. He also earns extra respect for staying independent, maintaining full creative control, and keeping corporate brands at a distance.

When it comes to collaborations, he chooses wisely—but enthusiastically. It’s no surprise that he’s found common ground with Charli XCX, Boys Noize, Diplo, Bones, Riff Raff, and others—not just musicians and producers. His partnerships extend to fashion and sportswear brands like Adidas, Diesel, and Kappa, as well as renowned designers. His creative relationship with American fashion icon Rick Owens has led to multiple collaborations, including an exhibition at the Estonian Art Museum (KUMU) in 2019.

His path has even crossed with Latvian artists—fans will remember that during the pandemic, part of his ‘Racked’music video was filmed in Latvia, with contributions from WMW Studio and fashion designers MAREUNROL’S.

Dazed magazine has praised his boldness in tackling sexual freedom, body positivity, and inclusivity, while Vogue describes his rebellious yet playful style as “deliberately raw”, calling him “a uniquely talented, fearless, and creative young guy from Eastern Europe.”

🎟 Tickets for TOMM¥ €A$H’s concert in Riga at “Hanzas Perons” on April 4 are available at “Biļešu Paradīze.”
The first 100 tickets are available at a special price—€28.00. Ticket prices will increase as the event approaches!