This conference will focus on the future of the FinTech sector in the UK, and the opportunities it presents for the future development and delivery of financial services.
It is scheduled to assess next steps arising from the Government Office for Science's recently published review into the future of FinTech - looking at the technologies, enablers and barriers that are shaping the sector - and what more policymakers can do to provide a competitive regulatory environment, develop an effective framework of taxation and attract inward investment to the sector.
The seminar will also provide a timely opportunity to consider the Financial Conduct Authority's recently launched Project Innovate, aimed at helping established businesses and start-ups to bring innovative financial products and services to the market. Sessions will bring out latest thinking on key technology advancements such as cognitive computing, big data analytics, digital currencies and blockchain, and mobile payments.
This conference will bring together policymakers and regulators with a wide range of stakeholders - including banks, business lenders, payment service providers, technology providers, economic and other experts, business groups and consumer bodies.
We are delighted that at this early stage Katharine Braddick, Director of Financial Services (International and EU), HM Treasury and a speaker confirmed from Project Innovate, Financial Conduct Authority have kindly agreed to deliver keynote addresses at this seminar.
Giles Andrews, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Zopa; Richard Carter, Chief Executive Officer, Nostrum Group; Emma Cheshire, Chief Executive Officer, Dotforge; Howard Covington, Chair, Alan Turing Institute; Tony Craddock, Director General, Emerging Payments Association; Imran Gulamhuseinwala, Partner, FinTech - Strategy, Ernst & Young; Angus McLean, Partner, Intellectual Property, Simmons & Simmons and Founding Member, FinTech Working Group, Tech London Advocates; Faith Reynolds, Member, Financial Services Consumer Panel and Eddy Travia, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Coinsilium have also agreed to speak.
Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope, Member, Financial Inclusion Commission has agreed to chair part of this seminar.
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About Westminster eForum
The Westminster eForum aims to provide the premier environment for policymakers in Parliament, Whitehall and regulatory agencies to engage with key stakeholders in timely discussion on public policy relating to technology. These include representatives of technology businesses, their business and domestic customers, and their advisors; interest groups and the voluntary sector; and academics and commentators, along with members of the reporting press.
