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SUMMARY:Cross-Border Liquidity: FX\, Fiat\, and the Role of Stablecoins
DESCRIPTION:Purpose of the Workshop\nThis workshop will explore how innovations in FX\, fiat liquidity\, and stablecoins are transforming international B2B payments. It will provide cutting-edge insights from industry leaders and thought innovators. \nThe session will feed into a 10-page thought leadership whitepaper (October) and a follow-up webinar (October)\, forming part of a three-stage campaign led by The Payments Association and Payall. Selected quotes from participants may be featured in the whitepaper and promotional content. \n\nWhy Attend?\n\nContribute to shaping a whitepaper on cross-border liquidity innovation\nGain early insights on the role of stablecoins and new liquidity tools\nNetwork with industry peers and share your perspective\nBe part of an initiative responding to a major industry challenge:\n\nCross-border B2B payments remain inefficient\, opaque\, and expensive\nFX spreads\, fragmented infrastructure\, and lack of real-time liquidity are key pain points\n\n\n\n\nDiscussion Topics\n\nThe challenge of liquidity in cross-border B2B payments\nInnovations in FX and fiat infrastructure\nDemystifying stablecoins – Myths\, realities\, and practical use cases\nInfrastructure and the role of central banks\, fintechs\, and hybrid models\nPolicy and industry recommendations\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\nBanks\, fintechs\, and PSPs\nCorporate treasurers\nRegulators and policymakers\nInfrastructure providers and technology innovators
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/cross-border-liquidity-fx-fiat-and-the-role-of-stablecoins/
CATEGORIES:Payments Lab
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250902T180000
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SUMMARY:PA@TheCity September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our most popular networking event returns to London at a NEW VENUE!\nJoin your fellow members for an evening of networking at the HPE Offices between 18:00 – 20:00 GMT+1. \nReconnect with familiar faces\, forge new business relationships\, and generate fresh leads over complimentary drinks and canapés. \nSimply collect your badge at registration and enjoy a relaxed evening of conversation and connection with fellow members of The Payments Association and their guests. A welcome speech will kick off the evening\, followed by flowing drinks and delicious canapés. \n\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-2025/
LOCATION:HPE\, 1 Aldermanbury\, London EC2V 7HR\, Hewlett Packard EnterprisE\, 1 Aldermanbury\, London\, EC2V 7HR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:PA@TheCity
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T113905
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SUMMARY:PSR Enforcement Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an important session with the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) as they outline upcoming minor changes to their enforcement process. These updates are intended to streamline the procedure\, making it more efficient and closely aligned with how the FCA operates. \nThis session is designed for senior legal and compliance specialists. It offers an opportunity to understand the proposed updates directly from the PSR\, and for attendees to provide valuable feedback that could help shape the final approach. This is also a chance to ask questions and ensure your organisation is prepared for any implications arising from the updated process. \nTarget audience:We particularly encourage attendance from professionals working in: \n\n\nBanking / Account Providers \n\n\nFinancial Crime / Compliance Services \n\n\nNon-Bank Financial Institutions \n\n\nCard Industry \n\n\nCross Border Payments \n\n\nOpen Banking
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/psr-enforcement-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Policy/Stakeholder Engagement Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T150000
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SUMMARY:The Global Arena: Can Digital Wallets Meet Instant\, International\, Real-Time Payment Expectations?
DESCRIPTION:As customer expectations evolve into non-negotiable demands for seamless\, real-time experiences\, the global payments ecosystem is under unprecedented pressure to integrate new technologies into core infrastructures swiftly\, securely and cost-effectively. \nWhile innovation has never been more critical\, it brings complexity\, compliance challenges and operational transformation\, all within a landscape shaped by geopolitical tensions and stringent regulatory regimes. The question of how we are going to pay tomorrow remains uncertain. \nDigital Wallets are theoretically an innovative solution to cost\, competition and infrastructure but is it sustainable? Is it hype or the next generation’s method of paying? \nIn this webinar\, we will explore: \n\nHow do customer expectations for instant payments differ from region to region? What are the minimum requirements for a gen Z transaction\, and how can banks stay relevant?\nWhat form will payments take in the future? How will digital wallets integrate with traditional banks to enable borderless commerce?\nWhat steps are the Digital Wallets Council taking to advance global interoperability in the next 12 months?\nWhat capabilities do digital wallets have? What is the growth potential of digital wallets?\n\nSpeakers:\n\nAni Sane\, Co-Founder & Chief Business Officer\, TerraPay\nDavid Parker\, Founder & CEO\, Polymath Consulting\nPaul Walvik-Joynt\, Global Commercialisation and Go-to market Real-Time Payments\, Mastercard\nMichael Salmony\, CEO\, Payments Innovation Consulting\nMichael Wallis Brown\, Senior Executive Strategic Growth\, FIS Global
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/the-global-arena-can-digital-wallets-meet-instant-international-real-time-payment-expectations/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250917T140000
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SUMMARY:Stopping fraud before it happens: Strategies for chargebacks\, refund abuse\, and policy misuse
DESCRIPTION:Purpose\nIn this session\, we’ll be rewriting the rulebook on fraud prevention. Specifically\, by joining this session\, you’ll learn how merchants can harness new approaches and data intelligence to: \n\nPrevent fraud before it happens\, rather than just reacting to it\nProtect revenue while improving payment acceptance and conversion rates\nResolve disputes faster and more fairly\, without unnecessary operational overheads\nimprove customer experience and build loyalty\n\nJoin us to explore how smarter strategies can give merchants an edge in a competitive market\, where preventing first-party fraud and protecting customer trust go hand-in-hand. \nDiscussion topics\n\nFocus on service fraud challenges: card fraud\, first-party fraud\, friendly fraud\, chargeback disputes\, and organised crime exploiting platform policies.\nKeep the session merchant-centred\, highlighting prevention strategies and practical approaches.\nEcosystem perspective: payments providers + merchants together.\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\nFraud prevention and compliance professionals\n\n\nRisk management teams at banks\, fintechs\, merchants\, and payment service providers\n\n\nOperations leads handling chargebacks and disputes\n\n\nPolicy designers and platform moderators\n\n\nRegulators
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/stopping-fraud-before-it-happens-strategies-for-chargebacks-refund-abuse-and-policy-misuse/
CATEGORIES:Payments Lab
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T100000
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SUMMARY:Breakfast in the Boardroom: Product Edition
DESCRIPTION:Creating competitive and innovative products in 2025 is increasingly challenging. Shrinking budgets\, geopolitical instability\, and tighter regulations are placing greater pressure on financial services businesses\, particularly within the UK and European markets.   \nIn this environment\, how can you ensure your products are built to withstand regulatory changes\, geopolitical shifts\, and evolving Gen Z expectations while maintaining profitability and operational resilience?  \nOur Product Breakfast in the Boardroom brings together product leaders and experts for curated roundtable discussions over breakfast – a platform to exchange ideas\, build meaningful connections\, and explore practical solutions.  \nWidening your reach across borders  \n\nHow do you ensure that your product aligns with your firm’s cross-border growth and expansion strategy? \n\n\nWhat are the biggest geopolitical risks impacting your product development decisions today? How has US policy influenced your product pipeline and compliance approach in the UK or EMEA? \n\n\nHow do you navigate diverging regulatory frameworks (UK and EMEA)? How do you ensure you have made this a consideration in your timelines? \n\nSurpassing Gen Z Expectations  \n\nHow do you develop financial products that evolve with Gen Z’s attitudes towards digital banking and embedded finance? \n\n\nHow do Gen Z expectations differ across markets with varying regulatory and cultural contexts? \n\n\nHow are you reaching unbanked and underbanked populations in emerging markets? What design\, data and onboarding considerations ensure your products remain inclusive and accessible? \n\n\nHow is Gen Z shaping your approach to sustainability-linked products and ESG-driven offerings? \n\nCompeting for first place  \n\nWhat emerging technologies (AI-driven personalisation\, blockchain applications\, real-time payments infrastructure\, quantum computing readiness) are shaping your roadmap for the next 12-24 months? \n\n\nHow are banks and fintechs evolving their product portfolios to survive in an increasingly crowded and fragmented ecosystem? Where is the strategic focus today (payments\, lending\, wealth or embedded finance)? \n\n\nHow do you create your product’s unique value proposition in a saturated market? How do you communicate and operationalise that USP internally and externally? \n\n\nHow are you building a scalable and compliant product roadmap while navigating stricter financial regulations (e.g. FCA Consumer Duty\, MiCA)? What operating model adjustments have been critical? \n\nJoin us to engage and collaborate with product experts on creating and developing a financial product in an increasingly difficult business environment.   \n  \nVenue:   \nDe Vere Grand Connaught Rooms   \n61-65 Great Queen Street   \nLondon   \nWC2B 5DA  \n  \nDate:   \n23rd September 2025  \n  \nAgenda:    \n08.15am Breakfast & registration     \n08.45am Introduction by facilitators   \n09.00am Roundtables    \n10.00am End of event     \n  \nFacilitators: \n \n 
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/breakfast-in-the-boardroom-product-edition/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250923T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250924T163000
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SUMMARY:The Payments Association Payments 101 - Online Training Course September 2025
DESCRIPTION:This two-day course covers the fundamentals of the card payments ecosystems. \nThe first day covers the mechanics of card payments\, introducing ecosystem actors and mechanisms (e.g. authorisation\, clearing and settlement)\, as well as the structure of cards and transactions. It will also give a worldwide overview of the markets and trends in different sectors and geographies\, with a good sprinkling of PSD to put regulations in context. \nThe second day will cover the fundamentals of card payment economics\, the various channels and introduces concepts such as MSC and interchange\, as well as explaining the value distribution across all ecosystem actors. \nCourse Content: \nTHE FUNDAMENTALS OF CARD PAYMENTS – Part 1 \n\nCard Payments Overview\nWho are the Actors?\nAuthorisation\, Clearing & Settlement\nException Processing: Retrieval\, Refund & Chargeback\nWhat’s in a card transaction?\nCard Structure\nPayment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)\n\nTHE FUNDAMENTALS OF CARD PAYMENTS – Part 2 \n\nEcosystem costs\nPayment Cards Value Chain\nMerchant Models & Contract Types\nThe Payment Card Channels\nMarket trends\nCharges & fees\n\nTHE FUNDAMENTALS OF THE NON-CARD PAYMENTS ECOSYSTEM \n\nACH Payments Overview\nOpen Banking\nAlternative Payments\nFintech\, Consumer Behaviours & New Technology\n\nTHE FUNDAMENTALS OF THE REGULATIONS IN THE PAYMENTS ECOSYSTEM \n\nFinancial Services Regulations\nSecurity & Privacy Regulations\n\n  \nThis course is CPD accredited. In order to receive full accreditation for the course\, you must attend the full two day course.  \nPlease contact Aisha Waris at events@thepaymentsassociation.org for any queries on receiving your certificate.
URL:https://thepaymentsassociation.org/event/the-payments-association-payments-101-online-training-course-september-2025/
CATEGORIES:Payments 101
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