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SECSLeading Platform for Payments, Fintech, & Financial Services Leaders
The FXB Summit returns for its 4th edition as the premier platform for payments, fintech, and financial services leaders across the MENA region and beyond to connect, exchange ideas and transform the future of cross-border payments.
The 2026 edition will bring together regulators, banks, fintech innovators, technology providers, and industry experts to discuss the future of cross-border payments, compliance, innovation, and digital transformation.
What will be covered?
Cross-Border Payments & Remittances: Trends, challenges, & opportunity
Compliance, AML, and Regulatory Developments shaping the industry
Customer Engagement, Experience, and Future Payment Ecosystems
Digital Wallets, Instant Payments, and Emerging Payment Instruments
Fintech, Open Banking, and Embedded Finance
Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and Fraud Prevention
Cloud, RPA, & AI adoption in financial services
Who Should Attend?
The FXB Summit is designed for decision-makers and innovators in the payments, fintech, and financial services ecosystem, including:
- Central Banks and Regulators
- Banks and Financial Institutions
- Fintech’s, Payment Service Providers, and Wallets
- Money Transfer Operators and Exchange Houses
- Technology and Infrastructure Providers
- Consulting and Advisory Firms
- Investors and Venture Capitalists
Benefits of Attending
- Gain first-hand insights from industry regulators and experts
- Explore the latest fintech innovations and cross-border solutions
- Network with senior decision-makers shaping the payments landscape
- Discover real-world use cases in compliance, AML, and digital transformation
- Build partnerships with leading technology providers, banks, and fintechs
Advisory Board 2026
Leaders from across the ecosystem have shaped and spoken at FXB Summit, including:
Some of our Esteem Speakers
Past Sponsors & Partners
The summit has been supported by leading organizations including:
Past associations
Association Partners
Media Partners
Lanyard Sponsors
Testimonials
“The payment industry is reshaping its position with adaptation of technologies and AI , along with remittance industry which embraces the technology by innovation and providing seamless , frictionless and instant cross boarder remittances. The whole business model and the customers experience are evolving toward a different benchmark, specially with evolving acceptance of CBDC and stable coins.
FERG is in the forefront to explore all the latest emerging trends to ensure the competitive advantage of its members and their ability to navigate through such dynamic markets. FXB is one of those well recognized platforms that allow all to explore and gain real insights from practitioners in the industry.”
FERG is in the forefront to explore all the latest emerging trends to ensure the competitive advantage of its members and their ability to navigate through such dynamic markets. FXB is one of those well recognized platforms that allow all to explore and gain real insights from practitioners in the industry.”
Osama Al Rahma
Chairman of Foreign Exchange and Remittance Group (FERG)
“The global economy is witnessing unprecedented changes and accelerated developments that impact all industries and the banking and financial sector is not an exception. Adopting advanced technologies in payments is key to driving economic growth, enhancing financial inclusion, and boosting efficiency. However, we need to strike the right balance between keeping pace with the latest technologies to meet the growing demands of our customers and complying with regulations, ensuring security, transparency, and trust in the financial system. As the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks and FIs, UBF works closely with Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and all stakeholders including UBF members like banks and FERG, all of whom are under the direct supervision of Central Bank of the UAE, to develop and implement payment solutions further and enhance socio-economic development.”
Jamal Saleh
Director General, UAE Banks Federation
“For over 15 years, Unity has delivered trusted, regulatory-grade payment solutions across the UAE and GCC—powering local, cross-border, and now Open Finance ecosystems. As we help FIs modernize with SWIFT ISO 20022 and our Open Finance platform, 3rd FXB Summit Dubai offers a timely stage to reimagine the future of seamless, interoperable cross-border payments.”
Rajesh Mohan
Managing Director Unity Infotech
“Al Etihad Payments was glad to contribute to the conversations at FXB Summit 2025. As we continue building UAE’s financial infrastructure to support secure, seamless, and efficient payments, events like this help align industry efforts to further catalyse innovations and progress.”
Andrew McCormack
Chief Operating Officer, Al Etihad Payments
“Our industry is at a pivotal moment where the convergence of policy, technology, and purpose will define the future of financial connectivity. The FXB Summit is a timely and valuable platform to engage with peers, challenge conventions, and collectively shape what comes.”
Sultan AlMahmoud
Chief Executive Officer, Instant Cash.
Highlights of the 2025 Edition
A houseful summit with 300+ delegates from across MENA and beyond
40+ speakers, including leaders from SWIFT, Al Etihad Payments, Arab Bank, & Emirates NBD
Thought-provoking sessions on compliance, instant payments, open finance, AI in AML, & remittance
Strong industry support from sponsors, fintech partners, and associations
An exclusive platform to engage with industry leaders and decision makers
