The only constant is change. And this is as true for financial services as everything else. Some changes bring new opportunities and others introduce new challenges. As technology takes off, customer expectations increase, ESG is embedded, regulatory boundaries shift, and budgets shrink, what do banks and other financial institutions need to do to thrive for the future? Join us to hear how you can build successful business models in the face of economic uncertainty, stiff competition and other challenging conditions.

Location: Conference Stage 4

In an increasingly interconnected global economy, cross-border payments have moved to centre stage. They’re vital for international trade, remittances, and personal transactions. And customer – and regulatory – expectations for a seamless, efficient and transparent experience have never been higher. In this session, experts share how they’re overcoming obstacles in the international payments experience and which innovative solutions are transforming the landscape. From leveraging AI and APIs, to enhancing user interface design and more, gain the insights you need to create the optimal experience for your customers.

Location: Swift Stage ​

The financial markets are currently navigating the complexities of transitioning to a shorter settlement cycle, which presents a challenge to the industry. Today, Northbound Stock Connect has a T+0 settlement cycle, HKEX’s report “Settlement Efficiency: Northbound Stock Connect Challenges and opportunities”, gathers insights from more than 80 buy-side, sell-side, and custodians, sharing practical insights into managing one of the shortest settlement cycles in the world.  In an effort to optimise risk the report looks into the opportunity to streamline settlement workflows, improve operational efficiency, reduce cost, and channel more opportunities to investors.

Location: Exhibitor Stage 1​

Hear the key findings of our latest whitepaper “Securities Services Evolution 2024”. The whitepaper is based on a survey of over 500 respondents and over a dozen in depth interviews with senior FMI leaders across the globe. Learn more on:

• • • • What is driving the FMI investment agenda?
      • The changing expectations of settlement compression
      • Accelerating digital transformation –
      • Tokenization and building digital liquidity

Location: Exhibitor Stage 2​

Traditional practices and innovative solutions are coming together more than ever to reshape the post-trade ecosystem. This is creating long sought after synergies to enhance efficiency and enable market participants to adapt in a fast-changing world. In this session, learn more about the strategic partnerships and collaborations driving this process. And discover how the harmonisation of post-trade practices is fostering the global connectivity and interoperability needed for you and your customers to excel in an interconnected world.

Location: Conference Stage 5​

Research consistently shows that women leaders help increase productivity, enhance collaboration, inspire organizational dedication, and improve fairness. Yet, globally we know we are far from reaching gender parity. But here’s the silver lining: ongoing industry efforts are paving the way for more women to rise through the ranks and reach positions of responsibility. Join us as we explore the key factors behind successful women leaders and discuss actionable strategies for accelerating progress and breaking through remaining barriers. Let’s chart a course for a future where women’s leadership is the norm, not the exception.

Location: Conference Stage 2

In today's dynamic financial landscape, bolstering banks’ resilience is essential for safeguarding the global financial system. As technology continues to redefine operational capabilities, organisations must reshape their approach to operational excellence, prioritising resilience and security amidst evolving threats and geopolitical shifts. In this session, we’ll discuss practical examples to help you take your operational excellence to the next level, while balancing the imperative to innovate and deliver increased value to customers.

Location: Conference Stage 5​