New Regulatory Environment: Technology has been at the forefront in enabling the exponential growth in electronic trading, but has it become the only solution to effectively meet the challenges inherent in new trading regulations? This section of the event will give in-depth knowledge and insight which attendees can leverage for their business in the fast-evolving world of payments. Representatives from key players in the payment processing world will help the audience understand what you need to know. The presentation will showcase the latest developments and services and products in such areas as: contactless cards; SEPA, payment security, online payments, and the future of cash and cheques and social payments. PANEL SESSION: "New finance, an emerging and effective business model" With the on-going media onslaught on banks, attention is being drawn across how these banks actually function. In particular when it comes to processing international payments, we are seeing more transparent and effective payment methods pioneered by a wave of 'New Finance' companies. The panel will provide insight on how these innovative new companies are undermining the traditional banking sector. Background Hedge Fund regulation is a ubiquitous conversation point in all discussions around hedge fund operations. The section of the event will provide an educational conference devoted to the hedge fund regulation, its relevance and what it means for your fund. The session will provide hedge funds and investment firms with the knowledge and tools they need to operate their fund. This section of the event will cover four essential aspects