A fully immersed and information packed trip through the world of payments, exploring the new EU regulations and directives that must be adhered to. By stripping back new products appearing in the market to their bare bones and understanding the legal implications of how they work, attendees will learn how the industry fits together and who all the players are. In addition, participants will gain a peek behind the scenes at what is new and what is hot in payments. This masterclass will provide delegates with an invaluable insight into the potential of mobile wallets, crypto currencies, and new acquiring models, assessing what each will mean for the industry. Hosted by: Mr Robert Courtneidge, Global Head of Cards and Payments, Locke Lord LLP Why you should attend: • This masterclass will give you unparalleled knowledge of new competitive players and products in the market • Gain an in-depth understanding on the latest regulations and where they are going • Assess the potential of the latest innovations, from virtual cards to new acquiring models as well as the regulated world of fiat currencies into the un-/less-regulated world of cryptocurrencies and Blockchain • Join us and take a look at products through the microscope and see how they really work, whilst evaluating the potential benefits for the industry For more information and to register, please visit www.smi-online.co.uk/2016futurepayments.asp Book by 29th April to save £100 Book by 27th May to save £50

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Overview:
A fully immersed and information packed trip through the
world of payments, exploring the new EU regulations and
directives that must be adhered to. By stripping back new
products appearing in the market to their bare bones and
understanding the legal implications of how they work,
attendees will learn how the industry fits together and who
all the players are. In addition, participants will gain a peek
behind the scenes at what is new and what is hot in payments.
This masterclass will provide delegates with an invaluable
insight into the potential of mobile wallets, crypto currencies,
and new acquiring models, assessing what each will mean
for the industry.
MC 474
SMi presents its masterclass on...
The Future
of Payments
20th
JULY
2016Central London, UK
SMi MASTERCLASS SERIES 2016
Hosted by: Mr Robert Courtneidge,
Global Head of Cards and Payments, Locke Lord LLP
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Why you should attend:
• This masterclass will give you unparalleled knowledge
of new competitive players and products in the market
• Gain an in-depth understanding on the latest regulations
and where they are going
• Assess the potential of the latest innovations, from virtual
cards to new acquiring models as well as the regulated
world of fiat currencies into the un-/less-regulated world
of cryptocurrencies and Blockchain
• Join us and take a look at products through the
microscope and see how they really work, whilst
evaluating the potential benefits for the industry

2. www.smi-online.co.uk/2016futurepayments.asp
Register online and receive full information on all of SMi’s conferences
Alternatively fax your registration to +44 (0) 870 9090 712 or call +44 (0) 870 9090 711
GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
About the masterclass leader:
Robert Courtneidge is Locke Lord’s Global Head of Cards and Payments, and is noted for his knowledge and
experience in the e-money area, where is has acted on matters for major financial institutions around the world.
His clients include household names as well as technology providers. Robert has over 25 years of experience in the
cards and payment systems and is skilled in all aspects of consumer finance issues, including consumer protection,
anti-money laundering, banking regulation and compliance and data protection.
Robert works closely with The Payments Services Regulator, HM Treasury and the Financial Conduct Association,
and other compliance and industry bodies to ensure compliance for his clients. He places special emphasis on
working with high tech industries and products in the financial services industry, embracing new technological and
legislative/regulatory developments. Many of his clients have new products, and he is able to guide them in the
process of bringing them to the market.
In 2015, Robert was placed No. 1 in the Payments 2015 Power 10 rankings and was one of the few selected in the
industry to be included on the list for 4 consecutive years. Robert was also named as one of the Top 10 Payments
Lawyers by PayBefore in 2015, the key publication and information provider to the prepaid, mobile and emerging
payments industry. He was the only non-North American based lawyer to be recognised and is honoured for his
commitment to the progress of emerging payments and his passion for his work in the industry. Robert was also
named Best Industry Contributor at The Prepaid Awards 2011, recognising his achievements and commitment to
the industry. He is founder and past-Chairman of the Prepaid International Forum. Robert was also recognised in
Legal 500 for Corporate and Commercial - Financial Services in 2015.
About Locke Lord LLP
Locke Lord is a full-service, international law firm that ranks among The American Lawyer’s top U.S. Law firms.
Our team of approximately 1,000 lawyers has earned a solid reputation in complex litigation, regulatory and
transactional work. We serve our clients’ interests firs and these clients range from Fortune 500 and middle market
public and private companies to start-ups and emerging businesses. Through its wide-ranging international
footprint, Locke Lord has received numerous industry recognitions as a global leader in the middle market sector.
MASTERCLASS AGENDA
08.30 Registration
09.00 Opening remarks and introductions
09.10 Payments 101, Part 1: Issuing
• Who are the players?
• What do they do?
09.50 Payment 101, Part 2: Acquiring and everything else
• Who are the players?
• What do they do?
10.30 Morning Coffee
11.00 How to deconstruct a payments product
• A look at e-wallets
• Exploring merchant acquiring I.S.O.
11.40 Exercise in teams (continue through lunch)
• Explore 3 recent case studies of innovative and
relevant payment products
• Unpack the detail of each case study and assess
how each fits in to the payments eco system
12.20 Lunch
13.30 Output from exercise
• Spokesperson from each group presents findings
• Class analysis of each output
14.10 Blockchain and cryptocurrencies 101
• A brief history of Blockchain
• Explanation of the Bitcoin Blockchain
• A look at how the two payment methods have been
employed
14.50 Afternoon Tea
15.20 Exercise in teams
• Teams are requested to find use cases for Blockchain
16.00 Output from exercise and debate
• Spokesperson from each group presents findings
• Class analysis of each output
16.40 Closing remarks
The Future of Payments

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