BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//The Payments Association - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Payments Association
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Europe/London
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20250330T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20251026T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20260329T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20261025T010000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0100
TZNAME:BST
DTSTART:20270328T010000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0100
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:GMT
DTSTART:20271031T010000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260122T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260120T164648Z
CREATED:20251110T151941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T164648Z
UID:10000239-1769090400-1769094000@thepaymentsassociation.org
SUMMARY:Preparing for the future: The next chapter of safeguarding
DESCRIPTION:As the payments industry looks ahead to the new safeguarding rules from the FCA coming into effect in May 2026\, firms across the UK are entering a pivotal moment of change but also potential opportunity.  \nIn this webinar\, our panel of experts will explore what the next era of safeguarding could mean for payment institutions and e-money firms. We’ll reflect on key lessons learned from previous legislation\, consider what best practice could emerge\, and discuss how firms can proactively prepare to turn regulatory change into a competitive advantage. \nJoin us online on 22nd January at 14:00 GMT for an optimistic\, practical discussion on the art of the possible: how preparation and smart implementation can strengthen trust\, resilience\, and innovation across the UK payments ecosystem. \n  \nKey discussion topics include: \n\nThe state of the industry today and how the past is shaping future safeguarding standards\nWhat the post-May 2026 landscape could look like\nWhat payment firms will need to do to stay ahead and how best practice is evolving in this new regulatory environment\nThe future of payments in a more robust\, forward-thinking compliance culture\n\n  \nSpeakers:
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/preparing-for-the-future-the-next-chapter-of-safeguarding/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/AutoRek-Webinar-Event-Listing-January-1-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260217T150000
DTSTAMP:20260211T104429Z
CREATED:20260108T154426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T104429Z
UID:10000247-1771336800-1771340400@thepaymentsassociation.org
SUMMARY:Innovation vs. Risk: Closing the Trust Gap in Instant Payments
DESCRIPTION:There is a trust gap that threatens consumer confidence and industry progress – as payment innovation accelerates\, so too does fraud. Rising threats such as account takeovers\, synthetic identities and APP scams underscore the double-edged sword of technologies like AI and real-time payments. Recent regulatory changes are fighting back. For example\, mandatory verification of payee (VoP) requirements are reshaping the landscape and reinforcing the need for robust data\, technology and collaboration to rebuild trust across the ecosystem. Is it enough?  \nIn this webinar\, hosted on Tuesday 17th February at 2pm GMT\, we’ll explore how firms can align compliance with innovation\, evolve processes to keep pace with faster rails\, and use real-world examples to inform effective fraud-risk strategies.   \nWe’ll tackle:  \n\nHow are instant payments regulations evolving to balance fraud and financial crime risk? \nHow can compliance and innovation be aligned without creating friction for the end-user? \nWhat operational and data-driven approaches are organisations using now? \nWhere do gaps remain in supporting organisations to manage risk? \n\n  \nHear from: \n \n 
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/innovation-vs-risk-closing-the-trust-gap-in-instant-payments/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/LSEG-webinar-listing-Jan-2026.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T150000
DTSTAMP:20260303T133041Z
CREATED:20251216T150224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T133041Z
UID:10000243-1772632800-1772636400@thepaymentsassociation.org
SUMMARY:Future-Proofing UK Payments: Messaging\, Connectivity & Orchestration Strategies for Banks and NBFIs
DESCRIPTION:The UK payments landscape is entering a new era with the National Payments Vision and the Payments Vision Delivery Committee (PVDC) Strategy driving modernisation. For banks and non-banking financial institutions this is more than a compliance exercise – it’s a strategic opportunity to lead in innovation\, connectivity\, and customer experience.  \nJoin our expert panel to gain clarity on the UK’s payments transformation roadmap\, learn practical steps to modernise infrastructure and stay competitive and discover how orchestration can reduce complexity and improve customer experience.  \n\nPayments Messaging Evolution: How ISO 20022 and advanced messaging standards will enable richer data and smarter transactions that align with the G20’s high-level targets of Speed and Access (2027) and Transparency and Cost (2030). \n\n\nConnectivity in a Multi-Money Ecosystem: Seamless integration across multiple payment rails and incorporating alternative payment rails such as tokenised deposits\, and stablecoins. \n\n\nOrchestration Strategies for Banks and NBFIs: Moving beyond legacy systems and building scalable\, interoperable systems that support real-time payments and overlay services. \n\n\nInnovation and Resilience: Leveraging orchestration for fraud prevention\, compliance\, and operational stability. \n\n  \nReserve your spot today and position your institution at the forefront of UK payments innovation!   \n  \nSpeakers:
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/future-proofing-uk-payments-messaging-connectivity-orchestration-strategies-for-banks-and-nbfis/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bottomline-webinar-dec-25-Event-listing-4.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260310T150000
DTSTAMP:20260304T141419Z
CREATED:20250929T142422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T141419Z
UID:10000227-1773151200-1773154800@thepaymentsassociation.org
SUMMARY:Delivering the UK’s Financial Inclusion Strategy
DESCRIPTION:HM Treasury’s National Financial Inclusion Strategy has recently been published. It includes a vision for improving access to savings\, credit\, and insurance\, all with the aim of building greater financial security and resilience across the population; something TPA Inclusion Working Group have been calling for. But setting the Strategy is just the first step. The critical question now is: how do we deliver it?  \n  \nThis forward-looking webinar will explore:  \n  \n\nThe key payments innovations that could drive progress and help deliver the outcomes of the NFIS – from cards and account-to-account (A2A) payments to new digital tools and savings mechanisms. \n\n\nThe role of regulation\, policy\, and industry\, in achieving practical outcomes and measurable change. \n\n\nWhat kind of environment (policy\, technology\, and industry collaboration) is needed to scale solutions effectively? \n\n\nA critical discussion of whether the government’s strategy sets the right parameters for real impact: is it ambitious enough\, does it set a strong foundation to build from? \n\n  \n14:00 Welcome remarks  \n14:10 Panel Discussion with Live Q&A \n14:55 Closing remarks \n15:00 Finish \n  \nSpeakers:\n 
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/delivering-the-uk-financial-inclusion-strategy/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Mastercard-webinar-Nov-25-Event-listing-9.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T104715Z
CREATED:20260306T165754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T104715Z
UID:10000255-1776783600-1776787200@thepaymentsassociation.org
SUMMARY:Exposing the Critical Trust Intersections Between Stablecoins and Banks
DESCRIPTION:Can stablecoins and decentralised finance ever truly operate without trust\, or does trust simply relocate? While blockchain introduces speed\, programmability\, and transparency\, real-world cross-border payments still depend on verifiable data\, regulatory compliance\, funding certainty\, and enforceability under law. The greatest risks rarely sit in the payment rail itself\, risks emerge in off-chain workflows\, data integrity\, counterparty oversight\, compliance orchestration\, reserve validation or financial integrity\, redemption mechanics\, and ultimately who “owns” the risk when something fails.  \nIn this webinar\, we’ll apply a practical trust test to stablecoin workflows and examine how trust shifts across issuers\, reserve managers\, oracles\, smart contracts\, validators\, bridges\, custodians\, and off-chain intermediaries. We’ll explore why on-chain finality does not equal real-world settlement finality\, and why accountability remains central when something goes wrong.  \nWhen failures occur\, and they will\, regulators and courts won’t ask which chain processed the block – they’ll want to know “who’s accountable?” or “who’s left standing to make someone whole?”. The answer to the first question will likely be everyone who touched a transaction\, and the second is likely to be the deep-pocketed bank\, especially if everyone else is vaporised.   \nWe’ll explore the practical benefits and limits of stablecoins\, where they create efficiency and where they introduce new fragilities. We’ll also discuss how a Global Single Shared Platform can digitise risk\, compliance\, funding\, and settlement controls across financial institutions\, bringing regulator-grade transparency to both fiat and digital asset payment flows.  \nJoin this webinar to explore the use cases\, challenges\, and opportunities including:  \n\nHow is trust executed within stablecoin and DeFi ecosystems\, and how does it compare to traditional banking models? \n\n\nWhat responsibility do banks have in terms of governance\, operational\, and compliance considerations across mentors\, oracle design\, smart contracts\, validators\, bridges\, and redemption processes? \n\n\nFinancial integrity challenges across minting\, reserve management and redemption \n\n\nOvercoming the gaps between on chain and off chain data authentication and sharing in the context of risk\, compliance and data protection.  \n\n\nA Global Single Shared Platform as a technology bridge between on chain and off chain to ensure appropriate transparency\, risk and compliance digitization and financial integrity inside well-established banking and legal frameworks.  \n\n  \nSpeakers: \n 
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/exposing-the-critical-trust-intersections-between-stablecoins-and-banks/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Payall-webinar-april-26-Event-listing-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260430T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T090038Z
CREATED:20260223T112329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T090038Z
UID:10000252-1777557600-1777561200@thepaymentsassociation.org
SUMMARY:Stablecoins and the Shift to Hybrid Finance: A Practical Guide for Payments Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Stablecoins are no longer a crypto side story. They are fast becoming a serious part of global payments infrastructure.  \nAs regulators move\, institutions engage\, and cross border inefficiencies persist\, a new model is emerging. Traditional banking rails are converging with blockchain based settlement\, creating what many are calling hybrid finance. The question is no longer whether stablecoins matter\, but how and when payments professionals should engage with them.  \nIn this session\, Sokin and The Payments Association will cut through the noise to examine what stablecoins actually are\, whether they are safe\, and how they fit into real world payment operations.  \nSession Takeaways:  \nJoin Sokin and a panel of industry experts to discuss:  \n\nWhat stablecoins really are and how they work in practice\, not theory \n\n\nThe biggest myths around volatility\, risk and criminal exposure\, and what the data shows \n\n\nTrust and safety: reserve backing\, transparency\, regulatory oversight and counterparty considerations \n\n\nWhy hybrid finance is emerging\, and what it means for cross border settlement and liquidity \n\n\nHow stablecoins can integrate into your existing treasury\, settlement and payout processes \n\n\nThe strategic decisions payments firms should be making now to avoid being left behind \n\n  \nSpeakers: \n 
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/stablecoins-and-the-shift-to-hybrid-finance-a-practical-guide-for-payments-professionals/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Sokin-webinar-listing-april-2026.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260514T124342Z
CREATED:20251029T125939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T124342Z
UID:10000238-1778162400-1778166000@thepaymentsassociation.org
SUMMARY:Why do banks need to embrace the digital wallet revolution?
DESCRIPTION:Digital wallets are changing the way we consume goods and services. Some of the factors accelerating the payments transformation include the National Payments Vision’s focus on digital assets and accelerated digital-first approach\, as well as increasing consumer demand for faster and user-friendly methods of payments.  \n  \nHow is the role of banks evolving with these changes and why should they embrace the digital wallet revolution? How will the rise of digital wallets impact their competitive edge?  \n Hosted on 7th May in partnership with Terrapay\, this webinar will explore the digital wallets landscape and emerging role of banks: \n\n As established and heavily regulated institutions\, could banks become the preferred trusted custodians for e-wallets  to ensure security and consumer protection? \n\n\nWhat are the emerging customer demographics and how is this changing the way people access money? \n\n\nIn a world where ROI is key\, how are organisations providing cost-efficient and instantaneous means of payments for both B2C and B2B transactions? \n\n\nAs the global payments ecosystems grows more and more complex\, what interoperability possibilities are offered by digital wallets ? \n\n\nHow are banks building a cost-effective infrastructure that supports global interoperability?   \n\n  \nJoin us on 7th May at 14:00 – 15:00 BST for an expert discussion to understand the opportunities this shift creates for banks and merchants to expand reach\, capture new revenue\, and deliver on the promise of true financial inclusion. \n  \nSpeakers:
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/why-do-banks-need-to-embrace-the-digital-wallet-revolution/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Terrapay-webinar-Dec-25-Event-listing-5.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260514T124251Z
CREATED:20260401T114517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T124251Z
UID:10000257-1778767200-1778770800@thepaymentsassociation.org
SUMMARY:Beyond the Pilot: Scaling Stablecoin Payments That Actually Work
DESCRIPTION:Stablecoin settlement is no longer experimental—it’s live. European finance leaders are moving past pilots and confronting what production actually demands: operational redesign\, liquidity coordination\, and real risk management. \nIn this session\, practitioners from AMINA Bank\, EY and Ripple — actively building in this space — share first-hand lessons from deployment. \n\nWhat’s driving adoption: liquidity efficiency\, faster treasury cycles\, and infrastructure maturity\nIntegration realities: what’s worked (and what hasn’t) across fintech models\nLiquidity & risk: managing reserves\, settlement timing\, and onchain exposure\nCross-border friction: complexities that only surface once systems go live\nScaling readiness: signs your infrastructure and operating model can support growth\n\nThis webinar delivers the practical insights needed to build and scale a stablecoin payments strategy that delivers tangible benefits now and in the future. \nSpeakers: 
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/beyond-the-pilot-scaling-stablecoin-payments-that-actually-work/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ripple-webinar-may-26-Event-listing.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T160000
DTSTAMP:20260612T064245Z
CREATED:20260518T125329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T064245Z
UID:10000266-1781622000-1781625600@thepaymentsassociation.org
SUMMARY:E‑commerce Fraud in the UK: Why 3DS‑Era Controls Are No Longer Enough And What Needs to Come Next
DESCRIPTION:UK e-commerce fraud continues to rise despite the widespread adoption of Strong Customer Authentication and increasingly sophisticated 3-D Secure (3DS) controls. While issuers and schemes have invested heavily in enhanced risk scoring within the authentication flow\, fraudsters have continued to evolve. \nIn this session\, hosted by G+D Netcetera\, we will explore why reacting at the 3DS stage alone is no longer sufficient to stop fraud losses\, operational burden\, and customer friction from escalating. Drawing on real-world issuer perspectives and joined by invited speakers from Mastercard and TigerGraph\, we will discuss the limitations of siloed controls and the growing need to prevent fraud earlier and across channels\, not just within individual transactions. \nJoin us to explore: \n\nHow online fraud has changed in the UK in recent years\, from classic card-not-present fraud to large-scale card testing\, BIN attacks\, social engineering\, and coordinated cross-channel crime.\nHow today’s 3DS countermeasures\, such as issuer-centric risk models\, consortium intelligence\, and BIN-attack scores\, have significantly improved fraud detection but still struggle to identify emerging social-engineering-driven fraud patterns.\nWhat needs to change next\, enabling timely and secure data sharing across banks and moving from isolated risk decisions to collaborative\, ecosystem-wide fraud prevention.\nHow cross-channel intelligence can help shift the industry from reacting to fraud to preventing it proactively.\n\n  \n  \nSpeakers: \n  
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/e-commerce-fraud-in-the-uk-why-3ds-era-controls-are-no-longer-enough-and-what-needs-to-come-next/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Necetera-webinar-June-26-Event-listing-2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260625T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T103359Z
CREATED:20260512T150351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T103359Z
UID:10000264-1782396000-1782399600@thepaymentsassociation.org
SUMMARY:500 Fraud Leaders Told Us What AI Questions Keep Them Up at Night
DESCRIPTION:How are leading organisations balancing the threat of AI fuelled fraud\, whilst also tapping into the evolving potential revenue streams that AI can enable?  \nNew research from Darwinium reveals a shift in the landscape. Nearly all organizations have seen a surge in AI-driven attacks\, powered by automation and deepfake tech. At the same time\, a new wave of AI-driven agentic commerce is emerging\, where intelligent agents browse\, compare\, and even purchase on behalf of customers.  \nJoin us for this webinar where we’ll break down what 500 fraud\, risk\, and security leaders are seeing right now in their organisations and across the industry. How does your organisation measure up\, and what strategies\, protections and opportunities should you be exploring. \n  \nSpeakers:
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/500-fraud-leaders-told-us-what-ai-questions-keep-them-up-at-night/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Darwinium-webinar-June-26-Event-listing.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260709T150000
DTSTAMP:20260707T132246Z
CREATED:20260527T111255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T132246Z
UID:10000268-1783605600-1783609200@thepaymentsassociation.org
SUMMARY:Smarter Scams\, Smarter Defences: AI and the Future of Financial Crime Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the financial crime landscape; UK Fraud cases were at an all-time high in 2025\, with over 444\,000 cases recorded\, driven partly by criminals using AI tools.  \nFrom AI-generated scams\, deepfakes and autonomous fraud attacks to advanced detection models\, network analytics and intelligence sharing\, the payments and financial services industry is entering a new era of financial crime prevention.  \nThis webinar brings together experts from across fintech\, banking\, fraud intelligence and compliance to share how AI is being weaponised by criminals\, and how firms can respond with smarter\, faster and more collaborative defences.   \nThe panel will utilise real-world case studies and practical examples to examine how organisations are using AI not just to improve efficiency\, but to actively detect\, prevent and disrupt fraud at scale.  \nThe session will also explore the current regulatory landscape\, calling for a shared liability model required to tackle financial crime that includes the role of banks\, payment providers\, telecoms\, social media platforms and regulators.  \n  \nSpeakers:
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/smarter-scams-smarter-defences-ai-and-the-future-of-financial-crime-prevention/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Working-group-webinar-July-26-listing-1.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR