The doors have officially opened for London Summit 2019! Following last night’s , today will feature a full slate of panels, seminars, and, workshops covering all elements of the industry.
If you have not already done so, make sure to familiarize yourself with the . Upwards of 3,000 attendees are expected this year, making London Summit 2019 the largest to date.
All of the industry’s leading executives, thought leaders, and companies are filtering in to come together under one roof.vHosted by Finance Magnates at the Old Billingsgate, the summit has something for all attendees, whether this is your first time, or you are a veteran.
Are you the market for a shoeshine, perhaps a trip to the coffee bar? Feel free to explore these and over well over 100 different exhibitor booths and everything else the summit has to offer.
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9:00 – Doors Open
Swim in the Deep End: Optimising Payments for Success
10:00 – A look into the payments space
With the payments eco-system more complex and diverse than ever before, thought leaders were on and to discuss the latest occurrences in this vibrant industry.
Following a year of significant news & developments, the discussion focused on a wide range of topics from regulatory effects on the processes, to what you should be looking for in a PSP from a mass pool of options.
CEO Roundtable: Straight from the Industry Core
10:45 – Actionable insight from the industry’s leading players
As an FMLS tradition, top execs from leading businesses in the industry took center stage to discuss and debate some of the most pressing topics today. This included an interesting perspective on 2020 vision and what’s to come as well as a bird’s eye view of latest industry developments.
The panel also touched on insight on the business implications from regulation, whilst addressing growth, revenue & development. Of note, the panel also discussed the flow of brokers looking to gravitate towards less regulated jurisdictions.
Andrew Edwards, the CEO at Saxo Markets UK gave the most blunt assessment of the situation, stating that “companies need to make a decision, if they want to play in a regulated market then they need to play by the rules.”
Additionally, Harpal Sandu, CEO at Integral also noted the importance of re-engineering operations for scale as one of the most pressing issues moving forward.
After the Hype, Ahead of Mass Adoption: The State of the Cryptocurrency Industry
11:45: A mature market
The crypto space originally took the industry by storm, creating a fresh hype in efficiency, innovation and financial inclusion.
However, we have now reached a new era in the crypto world as mass adoption comes to the horizon. Panelists engaged in an insightful session that focused on the vast complexities of the cryptocurrency industry.
This included an analysis of the current state of the crypto sphere and the aftermath of the ‘crypto winter’. Clearly many were in agreement that ‘bad’ actors were weeded out, offering a new start for mature institutions. The panel was upbeat about the future with many positive signs spotlighting a future.
Additionally, other panelists pointed towards the existing maturity of the crypto industry and how its finally arrived as a viable market.
Reinventing the Retail Broker Business Model
13:45 – Brave new world
As brokers face a constantly shifting regulatory environment, a look into overcoming challenges and reinventing the business model is now more important than ever. Industry thought leaders laid out the most important tools in the business model that can be harnessed to your advantage.
Sometimes it’s not always about reinventing the wheel but rather optimizing your model to stay ahead of the competition. The panelists focused on a number of different execution methods as well, leaving no stone unturned in one of the more informative sessions of the event.
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