The Electronic Money Association is pleased to be supporting the Baltic Payment Forum, taking place on 3 March 2026 in Vilnius, Lithuania.
On March 3, 2026, Baltic Payment Forum will bring together 300+ C-level executives and payment leaders from 30+ countries — including regulators, central banks, banks, and fintech founders — for a senior-level conversation on the future of payments in Europe.
This one-day conference brings together UK industry leaders, regulators, and innovators to address the specific challenges and opportunities facing the UK market. From navigating FCA requirements to leveraging the UK’s world-leading open banking infrastructure, attendees will gain practical insights and strategic frameworks tailored to the UK regulatory environment and competitive landscape.
This year’s Summit addresses the key developments which are shaping the payments ecosystem in 2026. From a regulatory perspective, the merger of the PSR and FCA potentially heralds a new era for the way in which regulators interact with the industry – or not, as the case may be. We are delighted that David Geale, Executive Director, Payments and Digital Finance, Financial Conduct Authority and Managing Director, Payment Systems Regulator has agreed to give a keynote address on what the consolidation means and how they will achieve their objectives.
Whatever the regulatory framework, there can be no doubt that there will be a wave of radical reforms over the next year. With the FCA’s new safeguarding rules taking effect in May, the maturation of the APP fraud reimbursement regime, and the transition from open banking to open finance, UK payment providers face unprecedented regulatory and competitive challenges. Simultaneously, technological innovations including agentic AI, real-time payment enhancements, and the emergence of regulated stablecoins are creating new opportunities for those prepared to adapt.
Confirmed speakers include:
David Geale, Executive Director, Payments and Digital Finance, Financial Conduct Authority and Managing Director, Payment Systems Regulator
Sarah Breeden, Deputy Governor for Financial Stability, Bank of England
The Lord Holmes of Richmond MBE
Rory Tanner, UK Head of Government Affairs, Revolut
Ben Agnew, Chief Executive Officer, The Payments Association
Deb Jones, Deputy Managing Director, Payment Systems Regulator
Simon Eacott, Head of Payments, NatWest Bank
Natalie Lewis, Partner, Head of Fintech, Market Infrastructure and Payments, Travers Smith
Dr Thaer Sabri, CEO, Electronic Money Association
The full agenda can be viewed through the website link below.
2 days’ conference, +2000 delegates, +120 speakers – world-class top managers, businessmen and representatives of the public sector with competencies in various industry areas in the region and experience in implementing international projects.
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We are pleased to announce that Judith Crawford, EMA’s Director of Policy and Operations, will be speaking at theBaltic Payment Forum, where innovation meets insight in the dynamic world of payments and fintech!
The payments landscape has changed dramatically since the previous edition of this Summit. Technological developments, changing consumer behaviour, digital currencies, APP scams and money-laundering have all proliferated over the last year and continue to challenge traditional payment providers and the many new entrants to the markets. Keeping ahead of the curve of these developments has been a real challenge for the regulators. The Government has announced plans to reform the powers and regulatory perimeter of the Bank of England and the Payment Systems Regulator as the payment ecosystem becomes ever more complex and inter-connected.
Thaer Sabri, EMA’s CEO, will join a Panel on The future of digital currencies as a payment system.
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