The 5th Financial Innovation Forum – Payments & RegTech is a premier event scheduled for 17 September 2026 at the Sheraton Hotel in Mayfair, London. Organized by QUBE Events, this forum convenes senior professionals from payments, banking, regulatory technology, compliance, and financial services sectors to explore and discuss the latest developments shaping the payments and regulatory landscape.
The agenda includes keynote sessions, panel discussions, roundtables, and structured one-to-one meetings. Key topics encompass payment infrastructure, regulatory requirements, compliance operations, fraud prevention, data management, and the role of technology in supporting financial institutions. These discussions aim to address real operational challenges and regulatory expectations across the UK and broader European markets.
Attendees will have opportunities for networking, engaging in one-to-one meetings, and participating in interactive sessions designed to foster professional dialogue and relationship building. The event is set in London's financial district, providing a focused environment for meaningful connections and business development.
The forum is ideal for executives from banks, payment service providers, fintech firms, regulators, and technology vendors seeking informed discussions, peer exchange, and business development opportunities. It offers a platform to stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements in the financial sector.
Speakers(17)
Andy Kampf
Partner at Klaros Group
Andy Kampf is a Partner at Klaros Group, focusing on financial services strategies.
Blake McDaniel
Assistant Vice President, Product Management at Federal Reserve Financial Services
Blake McDaniel is the Assistant Vice President of Product Management at Federal Reserve Financial Services, focusing on product management strategies.
Cheryl Gurz
Vice President, Real Time Payments Product Management at The Clearing House
Cheryl Gurz is the Vice President of Real Time Payments Product Management at The Clearing House, overseeing real-time payment products.
Deepthi Manchavaram
Global Head of Digital Financial Crimes Advisory at Morgan Stanley
Deepthi Manchavaram is the Global Head of Digital Financial Crimes Advisory at Morgan Stanley, focusing on digital financial crime prevention.
Eralda Hassan
Head of Domestic Payments at BNY
Eralda Hassan serves as the Head of Domestic Payments at BNY, overseeing domestic payment operations.
Ivan Puerta
Product Director at J.P. Morgan
Ivan Puerta serves as the Product Director at J.P. Morgan, leading product development initiatives.
Jasmine Jia
Head of Tokenization Ecosystem at Fidelity Digital Asset Management
Jasmine Jia is the Head of Tokenization Ecosystem at Fidelity Digital Asset Management, leading tokenization initiatives.
Laurence Birnbaum-Sarcy
Partner at Oliver Wyman
Laurence Birnbaum-Sarcy is a Partner at Oliver Wyman, specializing in financial services consulting.
Mark Elkommos
Head of US Compliance at Bank of East Asia Limited
Mark Elkommos serves as the Head of US Compliance at Bank of East Asia Limited, managing compliance operations in the US.
Mark Majeske
Senior Vice President, Faster Payments at Alacriti
Mark Majeske is the Senior Vice President of Faster Payments at Alacriti, leading faster payment initiatives.
Neel Mitra
Director of Technology Strategist at Microsoft
Neel Mitra serves as the Director of Technology Strategist at Microsoft, specializing in technology strategy.
S Ramesh
Managing Director, Global Head of Payments at TD Securities
S Ramesh is the Managing Director and Global Head of Payments at TD Securities, leading global payment strategies.
Sai Kailash
Vice President, Crypto Product at Cross River
Sai Kailash is the Vice President of Crypto Product at Cross River, leading initiatives in cryptocurrency product development.
Shlomit Wagman
Founder at Integria AI
Shlomit Wagman is the Founder of Integria AI, focusing on artificial intelligence solutions.
Tanvi Patel
Payments Transformation Principal at PwC
Tanvi Patel serves as the Payments Transformation Principal at PwC, specializing in payment system transformations.
Wendy Douglas
Head of BSA/AML Program Management at Flagstar Bank
Wendy Douglas is the Head of BSA/AML Program Management at Flagstar Bank, overseeing Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering programs.
Yan Feng
Head of Compliance at Mizuho
Yan Feng is the Head of Compliance at Mizuho, overseeing compliance operations.
Event Details
- Date
- June 18, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 New York, United States
- Convene Convention Centre
- Pricing
- £795 onwards
- Audience
- Executives from banks, payment service providers, fintech firms, regulators, and technology vendors.
- Attendees
- Approximately 101 - 300 delegates.