The 4th Financial Innovation Forum – Payments & RegTech Arrives in London

The 4th Financial Innovation Forum – Payments & RegTech is one of the best Payments, RegTech and compliance events in the UK, bringing together leading experts in payments, compliance, and financial services innovation. Taking place on 18 September 2025 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Mayfair, London, this premier payments and RegTech event in London will feature thought leaders from across the banking and FinTech sectors. The forum is also recognised as a top banking technology conference in the UK and a key payments industry summit in London, offering insight into the latest compliance strategies, regulatory developments, and technology-driven transformation in the financial sector.

This prestigious forum will welcome 250+ senior executives, regulators, and technology visionaries for a day of valuable discussions and exclusive networking. Delegates will gain actionable insights into the technologies, regulations, and consumer shifts shaping the future of financial services.

Get ready to be part of the conversation that’s driving the next wave of financial transformation!

Over 50 industry specialists will take the stage at the 4th Financial Innovation Forum - Payments & RegTech, covering the latest topics and representing leading organisations such as Visa, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Payment Systems Regulator (PSR), Paysend, Ernst & Young LLP, UK Finance, Starling Bank, Wise, Agant, Fnality International, EPAM Systems, Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC), Remitly Europe Limited, Payall Payment Systems, PagoNxt (Santander company), Worldpay for Platforms UK, Bank of London, fscom, ACI Worldwide, Vixio Regulatory Intelligence, ONE.io, Alipay+, JayBee Ltd, PXP, Ubyx, Airwallex, TPICAP, Amazon Web Services (AWS), BRND WGN, CORE, Zempler Bank, Capsys, Intrepid Fox, Spatzia.eu, Soldo, Accenture, FTI Consulting, Citibank, Vivox AI, Ecommpay, ZExcella LTD.

OVER 50 INDUSTRY EXPERTS READY TO TAKE THE STAGE:

• Alex Dunn, Director - Innovation & Strategic Growth Initiatives at Visa

• Anton Globus, Group Director: Finance and Innovation at Paysend

• Anu Widyalankara, Director Payments Strategy & Technology at Ernst & Young LLP

• Boris Diakonov, Co-founder at ANNA Money

• Briony Krikorian-Slade, Principal-Payments at UK Finance

• Chastity Murphy, Former U.S. Treasury, Visiting Research Fellow at University of Manchester

• Chris Aruliah, Chief Commercial Officer at Agant

• Clare Pearson, Head of Technology Operations & Delivery Management at Fnality International

• Dan Cobley, Startup Founder, Angel Investor and Advisor; Former Managing Director at Google UK and Ireland

• Danas Oliškevičius, Sales Executive at Payall Payment Systems

• Donatien Chedom Fotso, Director of Artificial Intelligence at EPAM Systems

• Emma Joyce, Chief Revenue Officer at Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC)

• Eva Taleva-Borislavova, CEO at Remitly Europe Limited

• Gaurav Sharma, Head of Payments at PagoNxt (a Santander company)

• Geraldine Kraev, Global Innovation Leader at Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

• Grant Evans, VP Sales & Partnerships at Worldpay for Platforms UK

• Hana Rolles, Chief Commercial Officer at Bank of London

• Heather O’Gorman, Head of Digital Assets at fscom

• Jane Jee, Director at Jee Associates Limited

• Jeremy McDougall, Strategic Solution Consulting Director at ACI Worldwide

• John Gidla, Head of Global Regulatory Research & Analysis at Vixio Regulatory Intelligence

• Jovi Overo, CEO at ONE.io

• Jun Cai, Country Head for UK, Germany, Switzerland, Central and Eastern Europe at Alipay+

• Jürg Baltensperger, Managing Director at JayBee Ltd

• Kamran Hedjri, Group CEO at PXP

• Kene Ezeji-Oyoke, Chief Blockchain Officer at Ubyx

• Knox Mcilwain, Global Lead Regulatory, Compliance & Licensing Strategy at Airwallex

• Louise Beaumont, Independent Expert

• Mark Thynne, Senior Manager in Enforcement and Compliance Monitoring at Payment Systems Regulator (PSR)

• Manish Kumar, Head of Payment Acceptance at Starling Bank

• Matt Aspell, Head of Monitoring and KYC Product Compliance and Risk at Wise

• Nithya Sridharan, Director, Digital Assets at TPICAP

• Pablo Villegas, EMEA Payments Industry Lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS)

• Peter-Jan Grech, Founder and CEO at BRND WGN

• Philipp Kleine Jäger, Senior Partner at CORE

• Rich Wagner, CEO at Zempler Bank

• Richard Wham, VP of EMEA at Airia

• Robert Courtneidge, Payment Industry Expert

• Róbert Kiszely, Director of Professional Services at Capsys

• Roman Zilber, Founder at Intrepid Fox

• Samantha Emery, Payments Executive and NED

• Sarah Ghosh, FCMA, CGMA, Senior Finance Professional at UK Civil Service

• Stephanos Papadopoulos, Founder & CEO at Spatzia.eu

• Steve Whiting, Director of Payments Technology at Soldo

• Sulabh Agarwal, Global Payments Lead at Accenture

• Susana Esteban, Managing Director at FTI Consulting

• Teresa Cascino, Digital Asset Risk Management Regulatory Lead at Citibank

• Tim Khamzin, CEO at Vivox.AI

• Willem Wellinghoff, UK Chair & Chief Compliance Officer at Ecommpay

• Zeina Arnous, Founder & Managing Director at ZExcella LTD

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS:

• Rewriting the Payments Playbook: Exploring AI, smart data, quantum computing, embedded finance, real-time payments, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)
• Cryptocurrency and Payments: Navigating the evolving landscape, regulatory frameworks, CBDC impact, and crypto integration
• AI Innovation: Efficiency gains vs. compliance challenges
• AI Agents in Financial Crime: Trends, challenges, and real-life applications
• Innovations in Cross-Border Payments: Transparency, compliance, and real-time tracking
• Latest Payments Trends: Insights from global leaders
• Levels of Connection 4.0: Exploring new dimensions of connectivity
• The Future of Payments and Banking: Digital transformation and financial inclusion
• Evolution of Instant Payments: From central infrastructure to open banking ecosystems
• Compliance Landscape for Fintechs in the UK: Strategies for navigating regulation while innovating
• Could Crypto & AI Undermine Sovereign Payment Rails? Perspectives on regulation and resilience
• Banking on AI: Building secure, intelligent agents for financial services
• Putting Your Best People Forward: Leadership and talent in financial innovation
• The Next Wave of the Consumer Payment Experience: Digital wallets, predictive experiences, loyalty integration, and consumer expectations

EVENT CHAIRMAN:

• Andrew Doukanaris, Chief Executive Officer at Flotta Consulting Ltd
• Suresh Vaghjiani, CEO at CLOWD9

WHY ATTEND?

• Stay Ahead: Stay informed about the evolving payment landscape and regulatory changes.
• Elite Networking: Connect with senior peers in a relaxed, exclusive environment.
• Targeted Engagement: Participate in pre-arranged one-on-one meetings with top solution providers, tailored to your specific interests.

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This is the perfect opportunity to elevate your expertise, build your network of influential contacts, and stay ahead of the curve!

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