Financial services stand at the cusp of a new innovation cycle where AI, tokenisation, and quantum computing are converging to reshape market infrastructure, regulatory oversight, and financial intermediation. These technologies will not only transform how institutions operate but also influence how jurisdictions compete as fintech hubs in the next decade.

This roundtable brings together central bank leaders, industry innovators, and academic experts to unpack what this next cycle means for regulators and policymakers, particularly in emerging markets. The dialogue will explore how to safeguard competitiveness while embracing innovation, what standards and guardrails are needed to balance resilience with experimentation, and how to translate new technologies into trusted, inclusive financial ecosystems.