TPA | PSR – Innovation Engagement Roundtable

Event Overview
Innovation is rightly a big focus across the payments ecosystem — including for the PSR, which has a primary objective to promote the development of, and innovation in, payment systems.

In its 2025 Strategy Update, the PSR emphasized an increased focus on innovation, competition, and growth. Ahead of the transition into the FCA, the PSR is continuing its work programme and wants to hear directly from innovators about what enables — or hinders — innovation in payment systems.

Working closely with the FCA, this roundtable aims to ensure a smooth transition to a future regulatory regime that supports innovation. The session will include an update on the PSR’s approach and provide attendees with an opportunity to help shape the conversation.

Why Attend?
This roundtable is part of the PSR’s ongoing collaboration with the FCA to support innovation in payment systems — especially from innovators who are:

• Developing new payment systems

• Creating payment products using existing systems

• Experiencing challenges from the structure or function of current systems

By sharing insights, challenges, and ideas, participants will contribute to a better regulatory understanding of the barriers to innovation — and help the PSR and FCA support industry progress where it’s within their remit.

What to Expect

• A collaborative roundtable with the PSR and FCA

• Discussion of key opportunities and blockers in payment systems innovation

• Exploration of issues around infrastructure, scheme rules, operations, and market incentives

• An update on the PSR’s approach to innovation

• Insights from the FCA on its Digital and Supercharged Sandbox initiatives

Who Should Attend?
This session is ideal for:

• Payment innovators

• Infrastructure and scheme operators

• Product developers

• Regulatory specialists

• Anyone interested in how payment systems impact innovation