Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Forum addressing digital payments infrastructure and regulatory technology across Australia and Asia-Pacific
- Focus areas include artificial intelligence, Open Banking, Consumer Data Right, cross-border payments, and digital identity
- Designed for senior executives from banking, payments, fintech, compliance, and regulatory technology sectors
- Scheduled for 11 February 2027 in Sydney, Australia
Introduction
The Australia NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum convenes senior financial services professionals to examine the intersection of digital payments innovation and regulatory technology. Scheduled for February 2027 in Sydney, the event addresses how Australian institutions are navigating an increasingly complex environment shaped by new payment rails, evolving data-sharing frameworks, and heightened compliance expectations. With the Consumer Data Right expanding beyond banking and cross-border payment modernisation gaining momentum across Asia-Pacific, the forum arrives at a moment when strategic and operational decisions carry significant long-term implications.
About This Event
The forum brings together executives from banks, payment providers, fintechs, regulators, technology companies, and digital banks for a programme of keynote sessions, panel discussions, and fireside conversations. Structured one-to-one networking sessions complement the formal agenda, providing opportunities for peer exchange and business development. Sydney’s position as a leading Asia-Pacific financial centre offers a natural setting for discussions that extend beyond Australian borders to regional payment corridors and regulatory harmonisation efforts.
Digital Payments and Open Banking Infrastructure
Australia’s payments landscape continues to evolve as the New Payments Platform matures and Open Banking capabilities expand under the Consumer Data Right framework. The forum examines how financial institutions are building technical and operational capacity to support real-time payments, account-to-account transfers, and data-driven financial products. Embedded finance represents a particular area of focus, as non-financial brands increasingly integrate payment and lending services into their customer experiences. These developments require institutions to reconsider traditional product boundaries while managing the technical complexity of API-based ecosystems.
Cross-border payments remain a persistent challenge, with correspondent banking networks facing pressure to deliver faster settlement, greater transparency, and lower costs. Regional initiatives and emerging messaging standards are reshaping how institutions approach international payment flows, particularly across Asia-Pacific trade corridors where Australia maintains significant commercial relationships.
Regulatory Technology and Compliance Operations
Regulatory expectations continue to intensify across fraud prevention, operational resilience, and consumer protection. The forum addresses how institutions are deploying artificial intelligence and automation to meet these demands while managing cost pressures. Digital identity verification has become central to both customer onboarding and ongoing transaction monitoring, with regulatory frameworks increasingly specifying technical and procedural requirements.
Digital assets present a distinct regulatory challenge as Australian authorities work to establish clearer frameworks for custody, trading, and consumer safeguards. Institutions exploring this space must balance innovation ambitions against evolving compliance obligations and reputational considerations.
Who Should Attend
The forum is designed for senior executives responsible for payments strategy, regulatory compliance, technology architecture, and digital transformation within financial services organisations. Professionals from traditional banks, challenger banks, payment processors, fintech companies, and regulatory technology providers will find relevant content addressing both strategic direction and operational implementation. Those with responsibilities spanning multiple Asia-Pacific markets may find particular value in discussions addressing regional regulatory developments and cross-border payment modernisation.