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Ekmel Cilingir

Ekmel Cilingir

Chairman of the Supervisory Board at European Merchant Bank
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Bio Mr. Ekmel Cilingir currently holds the title of Chairman of the Supervisory Board of European Merchant Bank UAB and is primarily responsible for the bank's strategic oversight, external leadership on critical high level regulatory and political relationships and promoting the highest standard of corporate governance besides other duties. Career History Mr. Ekmel Cilingir has more than two decades of experience in the banking industry. In his positions, he managed Operations, Treasury, Trade Finance, Deposit Product and Credits within corporate and retail banking segments.

Blogs

 

Funding obstacles complicate SMEs' path to sustainability

14 Dec 2023

The European Union (EU) aims to become a climate neutral continent by 2050. This sustainability objective undeniably influences all sectors, but particularly sensitively affects small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It calls for a move towards sustainability, but experts say businesses are struggling to achieve it. The greatest pitfall – fin...

Fintech

Adaptation and Growth: The Road Ahead for the FinTech Sector

07 Nov 2023

In 2023, the financing of the FinTech sector has faced some serious fluctuations. The latest KPMG report shows that in the first half of 2023, global financing of the FinTech sector decreased by 17 per-cent compared to the second half of 2022. Despite facing this and other recent challenges, FinTech is one of the most advanced and innovative secto...

Fintech

Why Lithuania's Fintech is Booming

10 Aug 2023

Lithuania is becoming increasingly established in the Fintech sector and is gaining more international recognition. The statistics do not lie – the country is attracting more investments and interests from foreign businesses every year. For example, in 2022, this sector attracted investments in the amount of EUR 67.9 million to Lithuania. During H...

Embedded Finance

Embedded Finance: Another Buzz Phrase or a Real Opportunity for the FinTech Sector?

06 Jul 2023

The FinTech industry is picking up speed, and is changing our understanding about financial services and their uses in many fields. One of the reasons for this change is embedded finance. This technology is subtly and significantly transforming entire sectors, as well as creating new opportunities. A study by Juniper Research revealed that the wor...