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Celebrating a Historic Milestone

In 2025, Brazil and the United Kingdom commemorate 200 years of diplomatic relations, a bicentennial that symbolizes decades of partnership, trade, and innovation. Against this historic backdrop, the First Brazil-UK Fintech Forum will serve as a premier platform to connect Fintech leaders, investors, and regulatory experts from both nations.

Organised by the Embassy of Brazil in London and the UK Department for Business & Trade (DBT), the event will take place on 1st May 2025 during the UK Fintech Week (28th April – 2nd May).

 

Forum Details

📅 Date: Thursday, 1st May 2025
🕘 Time: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
📍 Location: Embassy of Brazil | 14-16 Cockspur Street, London, SW1Y 5BL
🎯 Expected Audience: Fintech Leaders, Investors, Industry Experts, Regulatory & Government Officials and Media Professionals

Why Attend ?

Explore Two Dynamic Fintech Ecosystems

Discover the vast opportunities in two of the world’s most innovative markets.

Gain Market Insights

Hear from top executives and industry experts on strategies for cross-border expansion and navigating regulatory landscapes. 

Build Strategic Partnerships

Connect with Fintech founders, investors, legal experts, and key decision-makers driving innovation in Brazil and the UK. 

Access Regulatory Expertise

Receive valuable guidance on compliance and market entry strategies tailored to both regions. 

Why Brazil and the UK ?

Two Fintech Powerhouses, One Global Vision

Brazil and the United Kingdom are global leaders in Fintech innovation, each with unique strengths and opportunities for collaboration. Together, they offer a fertile landscape for cross-border expansion, investment, and technological advancement.

Key Market Drivers:

Brazil

  • Rapidly Expanding Fintech Ecosystem: One of the world’s fastest-growing Fintech hubs, making Brazil a gateway to Latin America.
  • Innovation Hub: Over 400 Fintech companies driving advancements in digital payments, open finance, and personal financial services.
  • Government-Backed Initiatives: Ground-breaking frameworks such as Pix (instant payments), Open Banking, and the Central Bank Digital Currency (Real Digital) are reshaping the financial landscape.
  • Large Consumer Market: Over 200 million potential users with increasing digital adoption and financial inclusion trends.

United Kingdom

  • Fintech Leadership in Europe: Europe’s leading Fintech hub, known for its forward-thinking regulatory environment.
  • Strong Regulatory Framework: A mature financial ecosystem with sandboxes and innovative initiatives from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
  • Access to Global Markets: A natural entry point for Brazilian Fintechs seeking European, Middle Eastern, and Asian expansion.
  • Investor-Friendly Ecosystem: Robust venture capital and private equity landscape supporting Fintech growth.

Speakers and Moderators

ANTONIO PATRIOTA

Ambassador of Brazil

to the United Kingdom

Katie Ramsey

Head of Fintech

Department for Business & Trade

Janine Hirt

CEO

Innovate Finance

Chris Mayo

Head of Primary Markets,

Americas

London Stock Exchange Group

Vishal Dalal

CEO

Pismo

Carlos Urrutia

General Manager of

International Expansion

Revolut

Nadia Costanzo

Head of Banking and Expansion

MEA & LatAm

Wise

Colin Payne

Head of Innovation

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Diego Perez

President

Brazilian Fintech Association

(ABFintechs)

Carla Ferreira

Vice-chair

Brazilian Chamber of Commerce

Chris Michael

Co-Founder and

Co-CEO

Ozone API

Angela Stathi

Deep-Tech Investment Expert

European Innovation Council

Non-Executive Director

Digital Boost

Fernanda Garibaldi

Executive Director

Zetta

Pedro Barreiro

Director of Banking

Nomad

Charlotte Wilson

Partner

Mishcon de Reya

Luis Moraes

Head of Banking

Celcoin

Gui Silva

Gui Silva

Tagus Capital

Marie Walker

Open Futurist

Raidiam

Simon Davies

Chair Financial Services Committee

Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in GB

Managing Director

Zappy Technology

José Luiz Homem de Mello

Partner

Pinheiro Neto Advogados

Lucy Newton

Chief Legal Officer

Ebury

Mauricio Santos

Specialist in Financial Services

in Brazil and LATAM

To access Speakers and Moderators Biographies

Programme

8:30 am – 9:00 am | Registration and Coffee


9:00 am – 9:15 am | Opening Remarks

  • Antonio Patriota, Ambassador of Brazil to the United Kingdom

9:15 am – 10:00 am | Panel 1: Market Opportunities and Entry Strategies

This panel will discuss how Brazilian and UK fintechs can identify cross-border growth opportunities, enter new markets, and access funding and investor networks.

Panellists:

  • Carlos Urrutia, General Manager of International Expansion, Revolut
  • Chris Mayo, Head of Primary Markets, Americas, London Stock Exchange Group
  • Nadia Costanzo, Head of Banking and Expansion – MEA & LatAm, Wise
  • Vishal Dalal, CEO, Pismo

Moderator:

  • Carla Ferreira, Vice-chair, Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in GB

10:00 am – 10:45 am | Panel 2: Navigating Regulatory Landscapes

This sessionl will provide expert guidance on licensing, compliance, and privacy regulations affecting fintech operations.

Panellists:

  • Colin Payne, Head of Innovation, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
  • Fernanda Garibaldi, Executive Director, Zetta
  • José Luiz Homem de Mello, Partner, Pinheiro Neto Advogados
  • Lucy Newton, Chief Legal Officer, Ebury

Moderator:

  • Charlotte Wilson, Partner, Mishcon de Reya

10:45 am – 11:00 am | Coffee Break & Networking


11:00 am – 11:45 am | Panel 3: Building Successful Local Partnerships

This panel will highlight the value of strategic partnerships between fintechs, banks, and tech players in both markets, as well as practical advice on building trust across borders.

Panellists:

  • Diego Perez, President, Brazilian Fintech Association (ABFintechs)
  • Janine Hirt, CEO, Innovate Finance
  • Marie Walker, Open Futurist, Raidiam
  • Pedro Barreiro, Director of Banking, Nomad

Moderator:

  • Gui Silva, Managing Partner, Tagus Capital

11:45 am – 12:30 pm | Panel 4: Adapting Products and Services to Local Markets

This session explores how to adapt products for new markets, including UX design, local features, and tailored marketing and support to boost user adoption.

Panellists:

  • Angela Stathi, European Innovation Council, & Chair, Non-Executive Director, Digital Boost
  • Chris Michael, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Ozone API
  • Luis Moraes, Head of Banking, Celcoin
  • Mauricio Santos, Specialist in Financial Services in Brazil and LATAM

Moderator:

  • Simon Davies, Chair Financial Services Committee, Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in GB,  & Managing Director, Zappy Technology

12:30 pm – 12:40 pm | Closing Remarks

  • Katie Ramsey, Head of Fintech, Department for Business & Trade (DBT)

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Networking Lunch

Who Should Attend ?

Fintech Executives & Founders

From startups to established companies looking for cross-border growth.

Investors & Venture Capitalists

Focused on Fintech innovation in Brazil and the UK.

Regulatory & Government Officials

Sharing insights on licensing and compliance requirements.

Media Professionals

Covering Fintech and financial services trends.

Registration

Registration Closed

We have reached capacity for this event.

*Important Note

Due to venue capacity, registration does not guarantee attendance.

You will receive a confirmation email if your registration is successful.

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