Projective Group establishes Projective Institute and launches the Journal of Financial Services: a biannual publication on the core themes in financial services

• The first edition of the Journal of Financial Services is dedicated entirely to the rapidly evolving payments landscape.
• The Journal brings together a unique mix of articles written by leading academics and authoritative experts from the financial sector.
• The issue will be officially launched on 29 September 2025 in Frankfurt and online at institute.projectivegroup.com.

26 August 2025 – This autumn marks the launch of a new leading publication for thought leadership in financial services: the Journal of Financial Services. The first edition focuses on the profound changes in payments in the UK and European markets.

The Journal of Financial Services is published by the new Projective Institute, founded by Projective Group. It brings together the sharpest minds to deliver unparalleled insights that will shape the debate about the future of financial services. The high-profile publication, published twice a year, will provide cutting-edge insights into the financial services industry, featuring a series of authoritative and thought-provoking articles from leading academics and industry experts, the Journal of Financial Services aims to shape the future of financial services by fostering dialogue and innovation.

The inaugural payments-focused edition promises to deliver thought provoking analysis that financial industry professionals cannot afford to miss. Delving into the transformative trends reshaping the payments sector, from the rise of digital currencies and real-time payments to regulatory shifts and emerging technologies, this issue will provide in-depth analysis and expert perspectives on one of the most dynamic areas of financial services.

Bringing together expertise from across Europe and beyond, this edition includes thought leadership from the Bank of England, the European Central Bank, the University of Oxford, and Switzerland’s University of St. Gallen, amongst many others, ensuring a uniquely authoritative voice on payments innovation.

Stefan Dierckx, founder of Projective Group, commented “We are excited to introduce the Journal of Financial Services as a platform for meaningful discourse and thought leadership. We're creating something truly special here, not just another industry publication, but a forum where the voices of the most innovative thinkers in financial services will be heard.”

Shahin Shojai, the editor of the Journal of Financial Services, is an industry veteran with a distinguished career in the sector. “Our goal is to bring together the brightest minds in financial services to explore the critical issues and opportunities shaping the future of the industry. Our inaugural launch edition on payments will set the tone for what readers can expect: authoritative, forward-thinking content that will challenge conventional wisdom and generate healthy industry debate.”

Nowadays, information can be so fragmented that finding clarity is a challenge. With the Journal of Financial Services, Projective Group have set out to distil the most essential, important viewpoints into a single, reliable publication. With an emphasis on actionable insights, each edition of the Journal of Financial Services will address key challenges and advancements across banking, payments, risk management, compliance, and more. By featuring contributions from influential voices across academia, business and regulatory and public policy bodies, the publication will serve as a trusted resource for decision-makers, policymakers, and practitioners.

The first edition will be released at a high-profile launch event in September 2025, to coincide with the SIBOS Frankfurt conference. The Journal of Financial Services will also be available digitally and in print, ensuring broad accessibility for financial professionals across Europe.

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