In a series of inspiring Lightning Talks, hear from top banking and fintech executives as they present the business metric they’re most proud of this year and how that benchmark affects the health of their companies. These quick talks will motivate you to think differently about your own metrics. Plus, each presentation will be followed by a tight Q&A to dig deeper. Join this session to come away with actionable strategies for growing marks in your own business.

Introductions by Bailey Reutzel, Senior Director, Strategy and Content, American Banker Live Media

What’s expected by employees in the workplace—from Baby Boomers to Gen Zers—is radically different from one generation to the next. In the war for talent, how do companies acquire, retain and manage employees’ differing expectations, work and communication styles, and feedback requirements. The intentionality of leadership could unlock greater innovation, productivity and performance across the enterprise.

Leaders from across the industry share how they devised strategies to overcome obstacles—personal and professional—to move their businesses ahead, amplifying their leadership skills and improving desired outcomes.

Leading a regulated entity during the best of times is complicated. But adapting your leadership strategy when you face a confluence of factors—geopolitical instability, cybersecurity threats, disruptive innovation and unknown unknowns—is critical to how your company identifies and mitigates an increasing number of risks (within business units and across the enterprise), capitalizes on emerging innovations without creating excessive vulnerabilities, and anticipates and complies with regulation.

As customers expect banks and financial institutions to conduct business on their behalf in real time, the world of digital finance is rapidly evolving to anticipate and satisfy the needs of retail and commercial customers that are increasingly demanding products and app services—from instant payments to trading settlement and beyond—that are faster, better and cheaper. Panelists discuss the process for developing a roadmap for the successful implementation and adoption of Innovative products and services in various business lines that will appeal to customers who want an instant-everything experience and results.

The Future of Financial Market Infrastructure

Global financial markets are currently at an inflection point. Capital markets are moving faster towards an always-on operating model and at the same time, digital assets and blockchain technology are becoming mainstream. The discussion delves into the forces driving the future of financial market infrastructure.