EMA at Payments Regulation and Innovation Summit 2025

The EMA is pleased to be supporting the Payments Regulation and Innovation Summit 2025, which is taking place on 21 January in central London (with virtual ticket options also available for anyone unable to travel to London).

Thaer Sabri, EMA’s CEO, will join a Panel on The future of digital currencies as a payment system.

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Event Summary

Innovation in the payments industry has been rapidly evolving over the past few years, driven by advances in technology, changing consumer expectations, and the increasing demand for more secure, efficient, and seamless transactions. Digital wallets, open banking and API, the use of AI to prevent fraud, BNPL and digital currencies all present opportunities for the payments sector. However, they must also be subject to effective regulation to maintain confidence in the financial system and protect consumers.

Reconciling the potential tension between innovation and regulation is one of the key themes at the summit. We are delighted that Victoria Cleland, Executive Director, Payments, Bank of England has agreed to give a keynote address at the Summit. Book your place today for exclusive access to the Bank of England’s plans for encouraging innovation in the payments industry.

Other confirmed speakers include:

  • David Geale, Chief Executive, Payment Systems Regulator
  • Matthew Long, Director, Payments and Digital Assets, Financial Conduct Authority
  • Tony Craddock, Director General, London, Payments Association
  • Janine Hirt, Chief Executive, Innovate Finance
  • Sam Hinton Smith, Head of EMEA Public Policy, Stripe
  • Simon Eacott, Head of Payments, NatWest
  • Rory Tanner, UK Head of Government Affairs, Revolut
  • Natalie Lewis, Partner, Travers Smith
  • Nuala Jackson, Director, Payments, UK Finance
  • Dan Moore, Head of Strategy, Analysis and Engagement, Payment Systems Regulator
  • Dr Thaer Sabri, CEO, Electronic Money Association

The full agenda can be viewed through the website link below.

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