The Executive Meeting Point for Payments, Risk & Compliance
#financialinnovation
5th Financial Innovation Forum
Payments & RegTech
18 JUNE 2026
Convene Convention Centre, New York, USA
JOIN PAYMENTS, COMPLIANCE & REGTECH LEADERS
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“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
Peter Drucker
New York is a global capital of finance, technology and regulation - where the next phase of payments innovation is being built in real time. In 2026, leaders are balancing speed and scale with trust: real‑time rails, digital wallets, identity signals, fraud defence, and practical compliance.
The 5th Financial Innovation Forum - Payments & RegTech – New York brings together senior decision-makers from banks, fintechs, merchants, PSPs, networks, regulators and RegTech providers to explore the strategies and infrastructure shaping the next 12–18 months. Expect actionable insight, candid discussion, and curated networking designed to accelerate partnerships and outcomes.
What you will gain
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Understand what’s next for FedNow/RTP adoption, liquidity models, and ISO 20022 migration
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Learn how leading teams are reducing scams, synthetic identity and disputes in faster payment journeys
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Explore practical approaches to AML/sanctions modernisation, governance and audit readiness
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Benchmark wallet and identity strategies: passkeys, tokenised credentials and onboarding signals
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Separate hype from reality on stablecoins and tokenised money - where value exists today and how controls must evolve
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Meet the right partners through curated introductions and pre-qualified one‑to‑one meetings
OUR SPONSORS
OUR SPEAKERS
OUR CONTRIBUTORS
WHAT'S COMING UP
Real‑Time & Orchestrated Payments
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FedNow/RTP scaling: liquidity, exception handling and 24/7 operating models
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ISO 20022 and richer data: interoperability and real-world migration lessons
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Merchant optimisation: routing, tokenisation, retries, and approval‑rate uplift
Trust, Identity & Fraud Defence
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Passkeys and modern authentication: less friction, lower fraud
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Scams, ATO and synthetic identity: prevention, detection and investigations at scale
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Wallet strategies and tokenised credentials: protecting the customer journey end‑to‑end
RegTech Modernisation & The Next Rails
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Smarter AML and sanctions monitoring: reducing false positives with responsible AI
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Governance, reporting and third‑party oversight: audit readiness for 2026
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Stablecoins and tokenised money: settlement use cases, safeguards and compliance reality checks
THE AGENDA
18 JUNE | NEW YORK | USA
18 JUNE 2026
08:30-09:00
REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE
Participants arrive, register, and enjoy welcome coffee
09:00-09:10
WELCOME ADDRESS + CHAIRMEN OPENING
Opening remarks, key themes, and how to maximise value from the day
09:10-09:35
OPENING KEYNOTE SESSION + Q&A
State of US Payments & Policy 2026: Real-Time, Intelligent, Secure
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What is scaling - and why: Adoption across FedNow, RTP, ACH, cards, and digital wallets—and the policy and regulatory drivers shaping growth
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Where value is shifting: Orchestration, digital identity, data, and embedded risk/compliance as regulation tightens
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What is next (12–18 months): Strategic priorities for payments leaders navigating innovation, security, and evolving policy frameworks
09:35-10:05
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Real‑Time Payments at Scale:
FedNow/RTP Readiness, Liquidity & ISO 20022
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Designing for 24/7 operations: liquidity, exception handling, and customer experience
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Risk controls for instant rails: velocity, behavioural signals, and confirmation-style checks
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ISO 20022 and richer data: practical migration lessons and interoperability roadmaps
Sai Kailash, VP Crypto Product at Cross River
Tanvi Patel, Payments Transformation Principle at PWC
Cheryl Gurz, VP of Real Time Payments Product Management at The Clearing House
10:05-10:30
KEYNOTE SESSION + Q&A
Setting the Stage for Instant Payments in 2026 and Beyond
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Faster Payments Update (Includes volumes, Growing the RTP/FedNow networks (More SEND and expansion of Request for Payment)
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Update on Zelle and Visa Direct (How these capabilities are influencing the instant payment markets)
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Cross-Border innovation and trends: (Including StableCoin and Tokenized Deposits)
Mark Majeske, Senior Vice President of Faster Payments at Alacriti
10:30-11:00
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Fraud, Scams & Financial Crime:
Defending Faster Payments and Digital Channels
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APP scams, ATO and social engineering: prevention strategies that work in practice
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Synthetic identity and mule networks: detection, collaboration and analytics
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Building modern investigations: case management, intelligence and automation
Mark Elkommos, Head of US Compliance at Bank of East Asia Limited
Wendy Douglas, Head of BSA/AML Program Management at Flagster Bank
11:00-11:30
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK + ONE-TO-ONE MEETINGS
Opportunity for attendees to connect and discuss insights from the morning sessions
11:30-12:00
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Digital Identity & Wallets:
Passkeys, Tokenised Credentials & Trust Signals
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Passkeys and next‑gen authentication to reduce friction and fraud
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Identity signals for onboarding and ongoing monitoring
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Wallet strategies: provisioning, credential lifecycle, and protecting the customer journey
12:00-12:30
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Agentic Payments: The Companion to Agentic Commerce
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Delegated payment journeys: consent, limits, credentials and customer control
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Trust, liability and dispute handling when an agent initiates a transaction
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Secure execution: policy engines, real‑time risk scoring, monitoring and audit trails
S Ramesh, Managing Director, Global Head of Payments at TD Securities
12:30-13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH
Attendees network over lunch, fostering connections and discussions
13:30-14:00
KEYNOTE SESSION + Q&A
Regulatory & Supervisory Priorities: Practical Compliance for 2026
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BSA/AML, sanctions, consumer protection and privacy: what is changing operationally
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Exams, governance and reporting: getting audit‑ready and reducing remediation cycles
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Partner ecosystems: oversight models for PSPs, fintechs and third parties
14:00-14:30
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
RegTech Modernisation:
Smarter AML, Sanctions & Monitoring with Responsible AI
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Reducing false positives while improving detection: data strategy, tuning and segmentation
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AI governance and model risk: documentation, testing and explainability
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Operationalising compliance: integrated screening, monitoring, cases and reporting
Yan Feng, Head of Compliance at Mizuho
Laurence Birnbaum-Sarcy, Partner at Oliver Wyman
Andy Kampf, Partner at Klaros Group
14:30-15:00
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Open Banking, Data Sharing & Privacy: Building Trustworthy Consent‑Based Experiences
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Data access, consent and controls: designing customer journeys that scale
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Risk and liability in ecosystem models: fraud, disputes and third‑party dependencies
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Monetisation and product design: where data‑sharing is delivering real value
15:00-15:30
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK + ONE-TO-ONE MEETINGS
Take a moment to connect with fellow attendees and discuss key insights
15:30-16:00
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Merchant Acceptance & Revenue Protection:
Optimising the Full Checkout Journey
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Improving approval rates without adding friction: routing, retries, tokenisation and network tools
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Digital wallets and A2A: choosing the right mix by segment and use case
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Reducing disputes and chargebacks with better data, policies and post‑transaction automation
16:00-16:25
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Digital Assets & Tokenised Money:
Stablecoins, Settlement and Compliance Reality Check
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Where tokenised money adds value today: cross‑border, treasury and settlement use cases
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Controls that enable adoption: AML/sanctions, monitoring, safeguarding and auditability
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Interoperability with traditional rails: bridging models and operational considerations
Deepthi Manchavaram, Global Head of Digital Financial Crimes Advisory at Morgan Stanley
Eralda Hassan, Head of Domestic Payments at BNY
16:25-16:30
CHAIRMEN CLOSING COMMENTS
Key takeaways and close of conference programme
16:30-18:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
A closing reception to foster connections among attendees and speakers
MEDIA PARTNERS
KEY BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPATING
Interactive Hybrid Platform
Hybrid events enable you to put a virtual face to your organisation or come actually face-to-face by speaking to your viewers, attending meetings and networking
Build Thought Leadership
Showcase expertise and establish yourself as an industry thought leader
Generate Leads
It is the most cost-effective way to generate qualified leads of key B2B decision makers
Targeted Audience
Meet & engage with your target group
Global Reach
Hybrid events enable you to connect with your target audiences both locally and globally
New Prospects
Engage with new prospects and support existing relationships thus helping to drive leads into your sales funnel
PAST EVENT VIDEO
BECOME A SPONSOR
Sponsoring an event like The 5th Financial Innovation Forum - Payments & RegTech – New York provides you with a perfect opportunity to secure new clients, showcase your products & solutions, interact directly with your target audience and grow your international business network.
You can expect to build new partnerships and expand your network with key decision-makers and industry influencers.
Our Sponsorship package takes on a holistic approach and includes:
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An integrated international marketing & branding campaign strategy
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20 minute keynote presentation
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Inclusion on an industry-expert panel discussion
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Access to The Meeting Point (5 pre-qualified meeting package)
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Various dedicated social media campaigns
MEANINGFUL NETWORKING
Finally we are back with in-person events! The time to connect with our colleagues and peers in the Payments and RegTech sector is here! Our aim with The 5th Financial Innovation Forum - Payments & RegTech – New York is to facilitate key discussions and create a platform for meaningful networking. No spamming, no irrelevant conversations, just quality conversations that promote business growth.
