Collaborative finance in a fragmented world

The Covid-19 pandemic, energy transition and geopolitical unrest are just some of the recent events that have disrupted global value chains. As governments and corporations evaluate their interconnectedness while navigating the evolving global landscape, it’s more important than ever to come together as a community to discuss the future of finance.

As we meet in Toronto for Sibos 2023, this year’s conference agenda will focus on the theme ‘ Collaborative finance in a fragmented world ’, to engage in meaningful dialogue about opportunities and challenges such as fostering a sustainable and inclusive financial industry, managing risks in times of economic and geopolitical instability, and striking the right balance between technology and trust.

The financial ecosystem and the organisations that support it are a pivotal piece of our ability to combat climate change, promote better governance and create a more inclusive society for everyone. Our conference programme will tackle how we can generate tangible, positive changes and effectively measure ESG efforts at both a micro and macro level.

Real results require organisation and collaboration, and that’s why this year we’ll debate the way banks, corporations and NGOs can work together to build standardised frameworks and methodologies to measure their impact. Between economic and ecological pressure, it’s just as important to empower under-served and under-resourced groups. Experts at Sibos 2023 will put the spotlight on how we can enable better payment infrastructure for aid programmes and remove barriers so under-represented groups can take control of their financial futures.

As part of our own long-term strategy, Sibos is committed to #LeadTheChange through a range of sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. We aim to make Sibos 2023 Toronto our most sustainable event to date.

Political and economic uncertainties present a growing opportunity for financial services to embrace more comprehensive risk management programmes to strengthen resilience and safeguard our financial future. This year’s conference will focus on the importance of global connectivity amid a rapidly changing business environment. Thought leaders will also examine effective ways to manage risks like financial crime and cyber attacks, and the balance of innovation and compliance.

The rise of new technologies like artificial intelligence, embedded finance, digital currencies and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) are pushing the financial ecosystem to adapt quickly. As technology continues to evolve, we’re reaching new levels of interconnectivity, but must also balance this with the potential risks. How can we work together to enhance customer privacy, compliance and data security in this next wave of digital transformation? Speakers will address the need for a coordinated response to manage powerful new innovation. They’ll also address how an integrated global strategy can protect customer privacy and be used for fairer and safer financial infrastructure.

Sibos 2023 will feature a wide range of conference sessions featuring leading subject matter experts, and discuss topics such as*:

The 2+2=5 effect: Joining forces to achieve more in ESG The future of financial services depends on global connectivity Empowerment for the financially excluded Instant, atomic, digital: How do you solve a problem like 'sanctions'? Reimagining cross-border retail payments in a crowded market FX: Balancing risk management, efficiency gains and liquidity optimisation Responsible AI: Fair play Instant treasury: Everything, everywhere, all at once

Register now to join us in Toronto from 18-21 September 2023 . Make sure you plan for your travels early as visa processing times can vary by your country of origin. Further details on conference sessions will be published in the coming weeks. Stay up to date with the Sibos Insider newsletter and be sure to follow us on LinkedIn , Twitter and Instagram !

*Please note this list is provisional and subject to change.