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SUMMARY:PA@TheCity September 2023 sponsored by Thredd
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY\nJoin your fellow members at our popular networking event – establish new contacts and sales leads\nThis month we will be back at the beloved Balls Brothers Austin Friars in the heart of London. \n\nThe event will run between 18:00 – 21:00 GMT and is an in-person networking drinks reception. \nSimply pick up your badge at registration and join us for a drink or two to catch up with old friends and engage with new members of The Payments Association and their guests. \nDrinks are on The Payments Association & Thredd \nPlease note: You must be registered to attend this event. We recommend registering ASAP to guarantee entry as we are likely to sell out of tickets.
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/pathecity-september-2023-sponsored-by-thredd/
LOCATION:Balls Brothers Austin Friars\, 10-11 Austin Friars\, London\, EC2N 2HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:PA@TheCity
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SUMMARY:The Payments Association Payments 201 - Online Training Course September 2023
DESCRIPTION:From CeFi to DeFi: the journey from centralised to decentralised payments and how experienced payments practitioners can capitalise on the revolution \nThis broad and comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of virtual\, crypto and decentralised payments gives an in-depth snapshot of this particular aspect of the payments industry for a better understanding of how it all fits together. The course combines presenter-led sessions\, thought-provoking videos and quizzes. Drawing on real life examples\, it weaves together the underpinning principles\, key stakeholders and regulations. with practical applications for all three. It will bring an understanding of the key issues and opportunities\, with practical advice to take back. \nPre-requisites\nPayments 101 (or equivalent knowledge) is a pre-requisite\, otherwise this course will be difficult to follow.\nRegulations 101 (or equivalent knowledge) is desired (although not necessary)\, as it can help better understand the regulatory context. \nCourse Content Summary\nSTART Registration and Introduction\nPART 1 – DAY 1\nINTRODUCTION: CENTRALISED vs DECENTRALISED\nBLOCKCHAIN FUNDAMENTALS\nDIGITAL/ VIRTUAL ASSETS (Part 1) \nPART 2 – DAY 2\nDIGITAL/ VIRTUAL ASSETS (Part 1)\nTRANSACTING IN A DECENTRALISED PAYMENTS ECOSYSTEM\nRISKS – AN OVERVIEW\nREGULATIONS\nMARKET OUTLOOK\nCLOSE Final considerations \n(Note: for the online courses\, regular breaks are scheduled for mid-morning\, lunch\, as well as a number of frequent smaller breaks throughout). \nDetailed Agenda \nPART 1 – DAY 1 \nINTRODUCTION: CENTRALISED vs DECENTRALISED\nTraditional payments ecosystem Recap (Cards & ACH)\nCentralised vs distributed ledgers\nBLOCKCHAIN FUNDAMENTALS\nWhat is a Blockchain?\nHow does a blockchain work?\nHow are transactions validated?\nScalability & other issues\nGovernance & environmental impact \nDIGITAL/ VIRTUAL ASSETS – PART 1\nAbout money…\nVirtual assets – Part 1\nVirtual currencies\nCrypto Assets\nCrypto currencies\nStablecoins\nUtility tokens\nSecurity tokens\nSmart contracts\nNon-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) \nPART 2 – DAY 2 \nDIGITAL/ VIRTUAL ASSETS – PART 2\nVirtual assets – Part 2 (e-money\, CBDC)\nMarket comparison & recap\nRaising interest in virtual asset projects\nTRANSACTING IN A DECENTRALISED PAYMENTS ECOSYSTEM\nDigital wallets\nCrypto exchanges\nRecap on ecosystem actors\nRISKS – AN OVERVIEW\nCrypto asset risks\nCBDC risks\nREGULATIONS\nGlobal regulatory landscape – AML\nCrypto regulations – UK\nCrypto regulations – Worldwide\nMARKET OUTLOOK\nThe Metaverse\, Web 2.0 vs Web 3.0\nPayments: an evolving picture\nBig Tech\, upcoming use cases\nFinal considerations \nCourse trainer: Neira Jones\, FBCS\, MsC\nNeira advises organisations of all sizes on payments\, fintech\, regtech\, cybercrime\, information security\, regulations (e.g. PSD2\, GDPR\, AML) and digital innovation. More than 20 years in financial services and technology made her believe in change through innovation & partnerships. She always strives to demystify the hype surrounding current issues and also enjoys her work as an expert witness. She likes engaging on social media and regularly addresses global audiences as a keynote speaker or chair person. \n  \nFor any questions or queries on the above course\, feel free to reach out to Orlanna Morris on orlanna.morris@thepaymentsassociation.org
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/the-payments-association-payments-201-online-training-course-september-2023/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Breakfast in the Boardroom... with product professionals - September 2023
DESCRIPTION:Every day is different for a product strategist\, and a lot of your time is probably spent being reactive to the needs of the business and the evolving needs of customers. You also need to keep a pulse on new payment capabilities and the ever-changing regulatory environment.   \nJoin us for a morning full of product inspiration\, as we explore the dynamic changes and emerging trends shaping the payments industry.  \nRegulation: \n\nWhat opportunities can the industry create with regulators?\nCan you influence regulation\, so it lines up with your own product strategy?\nWhat are the big challenges for UK innovation?\n\nProduct strategy: \n\nHow do you track product performance? What are the right measures?\nHow should you scale\, so your product is interoperable\, commercial and delivers value for customers?\nSimple or complex? What is the right level of friction in a payment journey and how do you mitigate fraud?\n\nTechnology: \n\nHow will digital currencies\, AI\, blockchain or the metaverse evolve and what will be the impact on existing and future products?\n\n  \nThis session will be shaped by questions from the attendees. We invite you to submit up to three questions in advance\, to be covered by our table moderators on the day. Please submit your questions to Anthonia.Kehinde@thepaymentsassociation.org. Stay tuned to find out which product insiders will be leading the session… \n  \nAgenda:  \n8.15am Breakfast & Registration   \n8.45am Introduction by Product Insiders  \n9.00am Roundtables  \n10.00am End of Event   \n  \nVenue: \nDe Vere Grand Connaught Rooms \n61-65 Great Queen Street \nLondon \nWC2B 5DA \n  \nProduct Insiders \n  \n  \nDelegates:  \nKindly note that the event is bespoke to senior product professionals\, who specialise in payments and are members of The Payments Association.  Each member company is entitled to one ticket to this event\, and all registrations are subject to final approval. \n  \nOther:  \nChatham House Rules will apply and no reporters are allowed.   \nPlease note that registration is subject to final approval.
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/breakfast-in-the-boardroom-september-2023/
LOCATION:De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms\, 61-65 Great Street\, WC2B 5DA\, De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms\, London\, WC2B 5DA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Breakfast in the Boardroom
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