Santander International Banking Conference
Payments, competitions and tech players in financial services
The covid-19 pandemic caused consumers’ use of non-cash payment methods to skyrocket, moving economies closer to being cashless. As banks, new players and authorities seek to stake out their roles in the new payments landscape, what are opportunities and challenges will they encounter? How can they ensure users (people and businesses) will benefit?
Sustainable and resilient recovery: Meeting the climate challenge in the time of covid-19
Policymakers, businesses and governments face the challenge of meeting pressing social and economic needs in the covid-19 pandemic without losing sight of climate change and sustainability. How can governments and businesses make sure the two go hand in hand to boost recovery and resilience?
Democracy, the US election and the transatlantic alliance
One week before the US elections, panelists will be discussing the political outlook for the US and health of democracy. They will examine prospects for the transatlantic alliance, the role of the European Union and shifting relations with China.
Corporate purpose in the Next Normal
The need for a response to covid-19 has redrawn the lines between businesses, the state, financial institutions and central banks. What will be their roles and responsibilities in the Next Normal? What will be the stable and fair path forward in a post-covid-19 digital era?
José Antonio Álvarez
Chief Executive Officer, Banco Santander
Agustín Carstens
General manager, BIS
Jörg Kukies
State Secretary Federal Ministry of Finance Germany
Francisco D'Souza
Senior Advisor, Banco Santander
2019: Banking on trust
2018: Responsible banking in an age of disruption
2017: Financial services in a digital economy
