From green investment to digitalisation, the global finance industry is undergoing a profound transformation. This conference, organised by Canning House in partnership with Citi, will bring together two of the powerhouses behind this transition: the UK, as a global financial hub; and Latin America, as one of the world’s hottest FinTech markets.
Conference
UK-Latin America: Financing Prosperity
- Citigroup Centre, 33 Canada Sq., London E14 5LB
- 16:00-18:45 BST + networking
From green investment to digital transformation, the global finance industry is undergoing a profound transformation. This conference, organised by Canning House in partnership with Citi, will bring together two of the powerhouses behind this transition: the UK, as a global financial hub; and Latin America, as one of the world’s hottest FinTech markets.
London stands as a go-to destination for financial institutions, investors, and businesses seeking growth and opportunity on the global stage, with a rich heritage and financial legacy that has fostered trust among investors and institutions worldwide for centuries. Today, it's a world-leading FinTech hub; and ideal launchpad for Latin American corporates and startups seeking to expand worldwide
Over the past decade, FinTech has shaken up Latin America’s financial system. The region is a fertile ground for FinTech; the product of two primary factors: the widespread use of technology, especially smartphones; and a large unbanked population. Digital wallets are now almost as ubiquitous as smartphones, with open banking technology set to further open up financial inclusion.
As the only regional Latin American event during UK FinTech Week 2024, this conference will connect visiting FinTech innovators from Latin America with key stakeholders from the UK’s Financial Services ecosystem.
Join us as we discuss how collaboration between the UK and Latin America can catalyse global solutions, from fighting climate change to empowering individuals and communities with financial tools.
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UK Latin America: Financing Prosperity
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Guests' arrival and registration
16:00-16:30
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WELCOMING REMARKS
Erik Arveschoug, Global Industry Head for TMT - Citi
Jeremy Browne, CEO - Canning House
Baroness Hooper, Honorary Vice President - Canning House
16:30-16:40
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KEYNOTE SPEECH
Connect to Prosper
Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli, Lord Mayor of the City of London
16:40-16.50
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PANEL ONE
Fuelling Prosperity: London as a Financial Gateway to Latin America
This first panel will explore what London- as a global financial centre- can offer Latin American corporates and governments seeking to do business worldwide.
Questions to be addressed include: what are the emerging opportunities for collaboration between the UK and Latin America in sustainable finance? How can Latin America use London as a platform for securing more international investment? And, in turn, why should London's pool of international investors be interested in Latin America?
PANEL
Moderator: Ian Borman, Partner - Winston and Strawn
Graham Stock, Senior Emerging Market Strategist - RBC BlueBay
Dean Tyler, Chief Business Officer and Head of Global Markets - BancTrust
Esther Rodríguez, Senior Operations Specialist - Inter-American Development Bank
Javier Pollan, Managing Director - Equity Capital Markets - Citi
16:50-17:40
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PANEL TWO
Innovating for Inclusion: Harnessing the Power of Open Banking
This second panel will explore Latin America’s role as one of the world’s hottest FinTech markets. Focusing on the payments and open banking sector, the panel will unravel the power of FinTech for scaling up financial inclusion in Latin America.
Key questions to be explored include: what are the key breakthroughs and obstacles in Latin America’s payments and open banking scene? What solutions can the blockchain and crypto industry offer Latin America? How can Latin American FinTechs use the UK as a platform for leveraging capital and expertise?
PANEL
Moderator: Mark Simpson, Head of Financial Services Regulatory - Baker McKenzie
Eduardo Martínez Barrios, Co-Founder and COO - Luka
Ernesto Pittaluga, Global Head of Commercial Bank Sales for Treasury and Trade Solutions - Citi
Tom Duff Gordon, Vice President International Policy - Coinbase
Diego Perez, President - Brazilian Association of FinTechs
17:40-18:30
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CLOSING REMARKS
Ulises Garciga, Deputy Head Local Markets Treasury for Emerging Markets - Citi
Jeremy Browne, CEO - Canning House
18:30-18:45
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NETWORKING RECEPTION
From 18:45
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