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In 2025, global geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties are reshaping the financial services industry landscape. The industry faces both challenges and opportunities as advances in AI, blockchain, and regulatory pressures redefine operational frameworks. Generative AI and cloud-based solutions are driving efficiency, enabling hyper-personalised services while reducing risks. The convergence of traditional banks with fintech and big tech is ushering in a new era where agility, partnerships, and compliance are key for sustainable growth.
As embedded finance and open banking gain traction, financial services are becoming more integrated into the broader ecosystem, offering seamless experiences for customers. The adoption of ISO 20022 standards enhances payment system interoperability, while central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) simplify business models and improve liquidity management. Blockchain and tokenisation are transforming cross-border payments and trade finance with greater transparency and efficiency. This conference will explore these shifts, focusing on how institutions can adapt, innovate, and meet regulatory standards such as Basel III in a dynamic environment.
The Transaction Finance Reinvented Conference 2025 will bring together industry leaders, regulators, fintech innovators, and technology providers to explore how the industry is evolving. Key themes include real-time payments, AI-driven transformation, ESG integration, digital assets, and the role of CBDCs. The goal is to foster collaborative dialogue that helps shape a sustainable, customer-focused future for the industry.
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Global trends in transaction finance and trade finance innovations
Transforming cross-border payments with AI, digital currencies, and ISO 20022
Building resilience in global supply chains
The rise of digital assets and tokenisation in finance
Addressing ESG and cybersecurity challenges
Enhancing efficiency in supply chain finance with digital platforms
Shaping the future of finance with digitalisation, sustainability, and quantum computing
Learn how to strategically implement AI in financial systems for enhanced efficiency and equity.
Understand the ethical considerations in AI usage, ensuring fair and compliant applications.
Develop skills to solve economic challenges using AI, transforming outdated systems into modern, efficient operations.
The programme is designed for chief executives and senior professionals from the following areas:
Chairmen, CEOs, board members, and senior management of leading traditional financial institutions, including banks and financial market players
Transaction banking professionals in cash, payment, trade, and FX from traditional and emerging institutions
Heads of operations, technology, channels, and payments
Senior executives in logistics and supply chain finance
Financial technology start-ups, blockchain companies, internet finance firms, and other non-bank players in transaction services
Regulators, government officials, and policymakers who seek to be part of the conversation
This session provides an overview of the shifting geopolitical climate, economic pressures, and technological advancements impacting financial services. It will outline how these evolving factors are transforming transaction finance and creating both challenges and opportunities for financial institutions.
As trade finance accelerates digitalisation, AI and machine learning driven technologies are revolutionising the way trade is financed. , In this session, we will explore how financial institutions are leveraging automation from new technologies to streamline trade finance processes, expand working capital and improve risk management.
As the global economy becomes more interconnected, the demand for speed, security and cost efficiency of cross-border paymentsis growing. In this session, we will explore how real-time payments, digital currencies, emerging standards like ISO 20022, and AI-powered compliance are transforming the cross-border payments landscape
To reduce external borrowing costs, corporates demanded greater real-time access and visibility across account balances and cross-border transactions. With a significant focus on liquidity optimisation, efficiency gains and real-time insights to drive business decisions, treasurers sought digital cash management solutions. In this session, we will explore how recent solutions are optimising treasury and enhancing corporate connectivity through APIs, innovative account structures, cash-flow forecasting among others.
Driven by regulatory push and stakeholder awareness, the demand for embedding sustainability into supply chains and trade financing workflows has gained momentum. Banks are helping clients on their sustainability journeys through the launch of sustainable transaction products and advisory services. In this session, we will explore how banks can drive sustainable growth while positioning themselves as leaders in the sustainable finance
Global supply chains are continuously adapting to new challenges, from inflationary pressures to geopolitical uncertainties and the push towards sustainability. In this session, we will explore how businesses and financial institutions can adapt, innovate and build resilience to thrive in the dynamic landscape.
As Quantum AI becomes a reality, financial institutions are on the verge of a technological breakthrough. In this session, we will explore how this powerful fusion of quantum computing and artificial intelligence is reshaping finance, offering revolutionary ways to manage risk, optimize strategies, and secure transactions.
As digital assets become more mainstream, tokenisation is transforming how value is transferred and managed across borders. In this session, we will explore how financial institutions can leverage tokenisation to unlock new opportunities in transaction finance.
As the landscape of transaction finance evolves, embedded finance and super apps are transforming how financial services are delivered and accessed. In this session, we will explore how these new models are reshaping transaction finance, driving customer engagement, and offering new revenue streams for the financial services industry.
As digital currencies gain traction, their impact on cross-border payments and trade finance is becoming undeniable. In this session, we will explore how CBDCs and stablecoins are reshaping the transaction banking landscape, offering both opportunities and challenges for banks.
The proliferation of instant payment systems, along with the rising demand for real-time, transparent cross-border payments, is compelling players to develop innovative and tailored solutions for their clients.
In this session, we will explore how real-time payments are reshaping transaction finance and enabling faster, more secure global transactions.
With the trade finance gap expanding to $2.5 trillion in 2022, the demand for working capital funding for SMEs has never been more critical. With smaller and mid-market players becoming increasingly integrated into global value chains, they are increasingly reliant on transaction finance to support their growth. This session will explore how digital platforms, trade finance innovations, and fintech partnerships are advancing financial inclusion by providing SMEs with essential financing solutions to scale their businesses and compete globally.
As corporate treasurers face growing challenges in managing liquidity, cash flow, and risk, real-time data is transforming treasury management. In this session, we will explore how advanced data solutions are enabling treasurers to make smarter, more strategic decisions in transaction finance.
As transaction volumes grow and the complexity of financial systems increases, so do the risks of fraud. Generative AI is transforming how financial institutions detect and prevent fraud in real-time, identifying patterns that traditional methods miss. In this session, we will explore how cutting-edge AI technologies are revolutionising fraud detection and protecting the integrity of global transactions.
As financial services move further into the digital realm, the need for secure, reliable digital identities becomes paramount. In this session, we will explore how digital identity solutions are enhancing security in transaction finance while reducing fraud and ensuring seamless customer experiences.
The demand for sustainable supply chains is growing. This session will discuss how banks, corporates, and multilateral institutions can collaborate to finance climate-smart initiatives.
As cyberthreats become more sophisticated, organisations must stay one step ahead by leveraging cutting-edge technology and robust risk management frameworks. In this session, we will explore how predictive AI, data analytics, and fintech innovations are reshaping the fight against cybercrime while balancing the need for seamless customer experiences in the digital economy.
The financial industry is on the cusp of a revolution. Generative AI (Gen-AI) and large language models (LLMs) are no longer buzzwords, but powerful tools with the potential to transform every aspect of finance. In this session, we will explore how leading financial institutions are leveraging these technologies to gain a competitive edge and prepare for the AI-powered future, delving into real-world applications and the latest advancements that go beyond basic automation.
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