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Thommy Schlimmfinger
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Thomas Feiler | Strategy & Innovation Leader in Payments.
Passionate about transforming global payment processes with over 35 years of experience in driving innovation and strategy, preparing for a career in academic teaching.

Dx'ed with MM in 02.2020
„TXT from Germany“ wie Mike Staab (RIP) es meitst angekündigt hat: youtu.be/Pdc5Xzhs4Co?...
TXT - Girl's Got A Brand New Toy (1985)
YouTube video by Rosa Mannen
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December 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Endlich ist es soweit: 29. November 2025, Spirax Grand Opening, Frankfurt Bockenheim
November 26, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Given where I am in my life right now, this version of the song is simply overwhelming for me emotionally. I hope you feel the same way!

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Gary Kemp and Tony Hadley perform Spandau Ballet's Through the Barricades
YouTube video by BBC Radio 4
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November 21, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Reposted by Thommy Schlimmfinger
July 16, 2025 at 6:17 AM
„Wenn die Vereinigten Staaten unter großen Kosten erfolgreich die Freiheit der Handelsrouten wiederherstellen, dann müssen wir im Gegenzug einen ökonomischen Vorteil daraus schlagen“ (Stephen Miller)
March 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
„Ich teile Ihre Abscheu gegen die europäische Trittbrettfahrerei. Sie ist ERBÄRMLICH“ (Pete Hegseth)
March 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
„Ich hasse es nur, die Europäer schon wieder herauszukaufen“ (JD Vance)
March 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
🌍 Episode 16: Why Trade Finance is a Game-Changer

Global trade moves trillions every year. But how do companies trust each other across borders? 🤔

That’s where Trade Finance comes in! 🚀
February 28, 2025 at 12:07 PM
💰 Episode 15: The Most Essential Tools in Cash Management

Cash management sounds boring? Far from it! 🚀
Without the right tools, companies and banks risk liquidity issues.

Here are 5 essential tools both use—just with different priorities:

#Cash #Liquidity #Payments #Treasury #FX #Risk #Corporate
February 25, 2025 at 10:14 AM
💡 Episode 14: When Payment References Confuse Compliance

Payments are highly regulated? Yes.
But sometimes, they’re just hilarious! 😆

📌 A real case:
A customer transfers 1,500,000 IDR to Indonesia.
Payment reference? “For a round of coffee” ☕

#Payments #Compliance #Finance #Banking #Fintech #AML
February 20, 2025 at 8:18 PM
💡 Clearing Systems – Simpler Than You Think!

Clearing is the invisible backbone of payments. It determines who owes how much before the actual money transfer happens. Without efficient clearing, payments would be costly, slow, and risky. But what really happens behind the scenes? 🤔
February 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🌍 Is Europe’s Financial System Resilient?

Geopolitical shifts raise a key question: Can Europe’s payment infrastructure withstand uncertainty? The stability of clearing systems is crucial. To stay secure and independent, Europe must invest in flexible, resilient settlement mechanisms.
February 18, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Wichtiges Video!

Credits: Ask - Die Kommunikationsagentur

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If you ASK us: Demokratie ist wählbar.
YouTube video by ASK – Die Kommunikationsagentur
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February 14, 2025 at 10:07 PM
🎓💳 Episode 11: Why Universities Need Payment Experts – And They (Still) Don’t Know It

Finance degrees cover markets, corporate finance, and accounting in detail. But payments, clearing & settlement, or cash management? Almost nonexistent.

#Payments #FinancialEducation #EconTwitter #CBDC #Academia
February 14, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Migration und Asylpolitik können eine Chance für Deutschland sein–für Innovation, Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft. Doch statt kluger Lösungen erleben wir Chaos, Bürokratie, Populismus. Wir verspielen wissentlich diese Chance.
#Migration #Asylpolitik #Deutschland #Zukunft #Chancen #Integration #Reformen
February 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Seit fast einem Jahrzehnt, seit 2015, unter Merkel und Scholz, fehlt es an einer schlagkräftigen Infrastruktur für Asylverfahren. Es ist Zeit, Ressourcen sinnvoll einzusetzen und echte Lösungen zu finden.
#Asyl #Digitalisierung #Bürokratie #Deutschland #Flüchtlinge #Regierung #Reformen
February 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Grenzschließungen als Lösung? Das erinnert an DDR-Zeiten. Probleme lassen sich nicht durch Abschottung lösen. Wir brauchen effiziente Strukturen, um Asylanträge zügig und gerecht zu bearbeiten.
#Grenzen #DDR #Migration #Asylpolitik #Deutschland #Politik #Menschenrechte
February 13, 2025 at 3:08 PM