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If you’re not familiar with Tom Papagiannopoulos’s company, that’s fine by him. “I’m glad that you’ve never heard of us,” he said, “because that’s what we do: we work in the background.” Papagiannopoulos is the co-founder, with Mohsin Syed, of BanQsi Inc. The Winnipeg-based company provides core banking transformations and consulting services that help financial […]

Manav joined BanQsi for its client-first approach—helping financial institutions successfully deliver complex technology initiatives through partnership, clarity, and deep industry expertise. Tells a bit about your experience and why BanQsi was a company you wanted to work for? I have worked across credit unions, big banks and consulting environments. I’ve seen firsthand how complex technical

September 28, 2025, Dubai, UAE BanQsi, a leading provider of core banking transformation and integration services, is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in Dubai, further expanding its global presence to serve the growing financial services market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. This

When financial institutions embark on a core banking conversion or merger, one question quickly rises to the surface: do we have the expertise in-house to manage this successfully? In many cases, the honest answer is no — and that is entirely understandable. Core banking transformations are infrequent, highly specialized initiatives. Most institutions simply do not

Core banking system transformations are among the most complex initiatives a financial institution can undertake. Whether the project involves a full system conversion, a data migration, or the technical integration of two institutions following a merger, the stakes are high. These projects touch every part of the organization — from operations and compliance to frontline

Even with the right technology and experienced consultants, core banking transformations can fail without strong organizational commitment. Successful institutions understand that modernization is not something that happens to them — it is something they actively support. Leadership Sets the Tone Executive sponsorship is one of the strongest predictors of success. When leadership visibly supports the