What Makes FTT Payments Different? | FF News at Fintech Talents 2024

Conference season for 2024 has officially kicked off, and across the financial ecosystem we find out at FTT Payments what sets this conference apart from the rest.

etc.venues 155 Bishopsgate was the venue for this year’s conference where FTT Payments addresses the complexities and opportunities of the rapidly evolving payments landscape directly. It convenes strategic leaders, innovators, and experts from the payments and technology sectors, along with a diverse array of non-financial brands.

Throughout the conference there were interesting panels and keynotes, which alongside networking, made for a worthwhile event. And there were some clear standouts.

Check out what the attendees and speakers how the FTT Payments conference is different to other events in the video above.

It was a packed day and full of the latest and most important insights in the world of payments, with a number of talks stood out.


Throughout the day attendees were treated to a diverse array of perspectives and expertise, with representatives from renowned, global organizations such as HSBC, J.P. Morgan, Revolut, Monzo, and many more taking the stage to share their insights and innovations.

One of the most captivating sessions featured Citi, Santander and Nationwide who discussed why banks must invest in payments innovation, including cloud technology, AI, and updating core infrastructure with the panel exploring how the current payments landscape offers established banks the chance to catch up in a rapidly evolving industry.

Speakers such as ekko’s Oli Cook, SpriveApp’s Jinesh Vohra and more gave insights into how tracking customers across their online and offline journeys represents the gold standard in modern business strategies as well as when, where, and how customers make their purchases; and how adapting to these behaviors can significantly enhance value.

Transitioning from theory to practice, another session shed light on the evolving landscape of events marketing in the new era. Whether in-person, virtual, hybrid, or experiential, speakers provided actionable strategies for cutting through the noise and amplifying impact in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

The culmination of the conference was marked by an fascinating closing panel delivered on the subject of global payments which are projected to soar from USD 190 trillion in 2023 to USD 290 trillion by 2030.

Despite this growth, cross-border payments remain costly, slow, and inaccessible for many. Leading innovators are addressing these challenges by developing solutions that reduce costs, speed up transactions, and improve accessibility and experts such as Zing’s James Allan.

Be sure to check out the rest of our coverage from this event, on our website.