Building Trust in the Age of Intelligent Finance
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28th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum
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“Trust arrives on foot and leaves on horseback”
Dutch Proverb
The financial services industry is entering a defining era of transformation. Artificial intelligence, digital assets, instant payments, Open Finance, and increasingly complex regulatory expectations are fundamentally reshaping how financial institutions operate, innovate, and compete.
Against this backdrop, the 28th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum returns to Zurich on 4 March 2027, bringing together senior decision-makers from banking, payments, fintech, compliance, risk, cybersecurity, regulatory technology, and digital innovation.
As one of the world's most influential financial centres, Switzerland continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of financial services. From digital asset innovation and tokenisation to operational resilience, AI governance, and financial crime prevention, organisations are navigating unprecedented opportunities while facing growing expectations around trust, transparency, and accountability.
The 28th edition of the Forum will provide a platform for industry leaders to explore the technologies, regulations, and business strategies defining the next generation of financial services. Through keynote presentations, executive panel discussions, fireside conversations, and interactive networking sessions, delegates will gain practical insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of payments and regulatory technology.
KEY DISCUSSIONS WILL EXPLORE:
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Artificial Intelligence and the future of financial decision-making
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Digital assets, tokenisation, stablecoins and next-generation payment ecosystems
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Open Finance, embedded financial services and evolving customer expectations
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Regulatory transformation and the future of compliance
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Operational resilience, cybersecurity and third-party risk management
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Digital identity, authentication and trusted customer experiences
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Fraud prevention, AML innovation and financial crime intelligence
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Building trust, transparency and governance in AI-driven financial services
The Forum is designed for organisations seeking to move beyond strategy and into execution. Delegates will leave with actionable insights, valuable industry connections, and a clearer understanding of how to navigate the evolving financial services landscape.
Join a curated community of senior executives, regulators, innovators, technology providers, and industry experts as they explore how financial institutions can accelerate innovation while strengthening resilience, maintaining compliance, and building trust in an increasingly digital world.
NETWORK. BENCHMARK. INNOVATE. LEAD.
Be part of the conversations shaping the future of payments, compliance, and intelligent financial services.
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WHAT'S COMING UP
INTELLIGENT FINANCE & THE FUTURE OF MONEY
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AI-Powered Financial Services
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Tokenisation, Stablecoins & Digital Assets
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Open Finance & Embedded Banking
REGULATION, RESILIENCE & RISK
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The Future Regulatory Landscape
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Operational Resilience & Cyber Readiness
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Compliance Through Innovation
TRUST, SECURITY & FINANCIAL CRIME PREVENTION
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The Next Generation of Fraud Prevention
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Digital Identity & Authentication
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Building Trust in Intelligent Finance
OUR AGENDA
4 MARCH | ZURICH | SWITRZERLAND
08:30-09:00
REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE
Badge collection, informal introductions and one-to-one meeting check-in
09:00-09:10
WELCOME ADDRESS & CO-CHAIRS OPENING REMARKS
QUBE Events welcome and introduction to the two-track programme
09:10-09:35
OPENING KEYNOTE + Q&A
Intelligent Finance in 2027: Building Trust as Payments Evolve
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How instant payments, AI and digital money change bank and PSP business models
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Where customer adoption and commercial value justify investment
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Balancing innovation, transparency and accountability in Swiss finance
Marlene Amstad, Chair at FINMA
09:35-10:05
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Swiss Instant Payments: From Reachability to Real Adoption
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Lessons from the 2026 receiving rollout: sending services, merchant adoption and customer demand
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Building 24/7 operations, reconciliation and competitive payment propositions
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CHF and EUR interoperability, including the latest status of SIC IP-TIPS exploration
Martin Walder, Head of Payment Standards at SIX
10:05-10:35
KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A
Swiss AML and Beneficial Ownership Reform: From Rules to Controls
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Practical implementation of the revised AML Act and the new transparency framework
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Beneficial owner verification, client-file remediation and applicable registration transitions
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Risk-based due diligence, suspicious activity reporting and audit-ready evidence
10:35-11:05
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Digital Fraud and Financial Crime:
Detection, Intervention and Recovery
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Scams, mule accounts, deepfake-assisted onboarding and account takeover
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FINMA Guidance 02/2026: connecting operational risk management with AML controls
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Behavioural intelligence, real-time monitoring and collaboration to limit losses
11:05-11:35
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK + ONE-TO-ONE MEETINGS
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Opportunity for attendees to network, connect and discuss insights from the morning sessions
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Pre-qualified one-to-one meetings
11:35-12:05
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Wallets, Digital Identity and Authentication:
The Next Customer Journey
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Wallets, cards and account-to-account payments: acceptance, economics and user choice
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Swiss e-ID and swiyu readiness, digital credentials and European wallet developments
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Passkeys, liveness checks and customer consent without avoidable friction
Roman Zoun, Head of FinTech and Digital Wallet at Swisscom
12:05-12:35
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Cross-Border Payments, Liquidity and FX: Operating in a 24/7 World
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CHF/EUR and global B2B corridors: FX execution, pre-funding and settlement visibility
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Weekend liquidity, collateral and preparation for the SNB's planned November 2027 PSSF
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ISO 20022 data, sanctions screening and automated reconciliation
Melania Belotti, Global Payments Solutions Manager at HSBC
Kamel El Fedil, Head of Corporate Cash Management at BNP Paribas Switzerland
Peter Romaniuk, Senior Global Product Manager Digital Assets at Worldline
Andra-Maria Maute, Executive Board Member & DLT Lead at SFTI
13:35-13:00
KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A
Open Finance and Agentic Payments: Consent, Control and Commercial Value
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Swiss Open Finance and EU PSD3/PSR and FiDA developments: data sharing, access and consent
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Where AI agents can initiate payments or manage customer financial journeys
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Delegated authority, spending limits, liability and auditable customer consent
13:00-14:00
NETWORKING LUNCH
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Refuel and expand your network at the Networking Lunch
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Hosted tables and curated introductions
14:00-14:30
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
AI in Swiss Finance: Governance, Risk and Measurable Results
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Applying FINMA's AI governance expectations to generative and agentic systems
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Model inventories, validation, third-party dependencies and human oversight
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Production use cases in compliance and service; Swiss policy developments and EU exposure
Cedric Ming, Head of Legal & Compliance at Urner Kantonalbank
Eleni Verteouri, Founder at Financier Labs
Simon Kauth, Head Technology & Services at Luzerner Kantonalbank AG
14:30-15:00
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Operational Resilience:
Cyber Risk, Cloud Concentration and Third Parties
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FINMA expectations for critical services, recovery testing and incident management
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Cloud and AI supplier concentration, subcontractors, data access and exit plans
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Cross-border operations: managing DORA requirements where applicable alongside Swiss duties
Moderator: Nadine Esposit, Founder at Wellthspan Advisory
15:00-15:30
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK + ONE-TO-ONE MEETINGS
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Opportunity for attendees to network, connect and discuss insights from the morning sessions
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Pre-qualified one-to-one meetings
15:30-15:55
KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A
Stablecoins and Tokenised Deposits:
New Payment Rails for Swiss Finance
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CHF and foreign-currency digital money: payment, treasury and settlement use cases
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Reserves, redemption, banking access, FX exposure and on/off-ramp controls
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Swiss stablecoin/crypto reform developments and the MiCA interface for EU business
15:55-16:25
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A
Tokenisation in Practice: Settlement, Custody and Market Liquidity
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Tokenised bonds, funds and collateral: moving from issuance to usable markets
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Project Helvetia and settlement in central bank money: pilot lessons and interoperability
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FINMA Guidance 01/2026, foreign custodians, asset segregation and investor protection
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Secondary-market liquidity and distribution: why tokenisation alone does not create demand
Ivica Kuzmic, Director, Head of Financial Markets & Digitalisation at Liechtenstein Bankers Association
16:25-17:00
KEYNOTE SPEECH + Q&A
Artificial Intelligence and the future of financial decision-making
Matias Undurraga Breitling, Enterprise Technologist at AWS
17:00-17:05
CO-CHAIRS CLOSING COMMENTS
Summarising the key takeaways from the conference and addressing final questions from attendees
17:05-19:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
A closing networking reception to foster connections among attendees and speakers,
featuring local drinks & snacks
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MEANINGFUL NETWORKING
This is the perfect time to connect with your colleagues and peers in the Payments and RegTech sector! Our aim with the 28th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum is to facilitate key discussions and create a platform for meaningful networking and practical conversations that promote business growth.
BECOME A SPONSOR
Sponsoring the 28th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum provides you with the perfect opportunity to showcase your solutions and interact with your target audience in a purposeful way.
You can expect to secure new direct connections with key decision-makers and industry influencers.
Our Sponsorship packages take on a holistic approach and are tailored to accommodate your specific business objectives.
Packages can include:
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25-minute Keynote presentation
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Inclusion in an industry-expert panel discussion
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Access to The Meeting Point, which includes ONE-TO-ONE pre-qualified meetings
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A bespoke integrated international marketing & branding campaign strategy
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Social media campaigns
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Customised email campaigns to over 200 000 subscribers
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Dedicated booths and promotional areas
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Prestigious PR opportunities & interviews with the international media
