Future of Financial Services Week 2025 | Day 2

Welcome and introduction

Luke Kosky - FinTech Policy Lead at Startup Coalition
Nikki Worden - International Sector Leader for Financial Services 

Venture debt: a guide to issuing warrants

Discover all you need to know about equity warrants in venture debt packages and optimising your structure for streamlined security granting.

Seamus McKimm

PSRs and PSD3: what's new?

Payments regulation is evolving in the EU and UK. We will uncover key changes and their potential impact on your business.

Paul Harris
Daniel Walter

Forward flows, securitisations and the rise of 'lending as a service'

We will delve into the evolution of forward flow and securitisation structures in raising funds for FinTechs. Discover how these innovative structures are being adapted in partnership agreements to originate and seamlessly on-sell receivables.

Tom Bussy
Peter Mills

Share incentive schemes for fast growth companies

We'll take a look at employee incentive arrangements for fast-growing UK FinTechs, including tax-advantaged plans to attract and retain key employees.

Anika Chandra
Rhiannon Jones

AIFMD II: high-power fuel for the European fund sector?

What new opportunities will AIFMD II introduce? The regime is set to make a significant impact. Uncover the essential insights every asset manager needs to know right now.

Tanja Aschenbeck
Matthijs Leijendekker
Chris Hickey
Lizette Hunter
Simon Thomas (chair)

Feeling the burn: what to do when approaching the end of your cash runway

What should financial services companies be thinking of when facing challenges with their cash runway? We will share insights on funding options, exit strategies and wind-down planning, plus invaluable tips for directors on managing stakeholders to safeguard the business and themselves.

Duncan Perring - Senior Managing Director at Teneo
Douglas Hawthorn
James Taylor