BRC Finance Community Horizon Scan
This event is exclusive to BRC Retail Members and by invitation only.
The BRC Finance Community Horizon Scan event will bring members together for an interactive, forward-looking exploration of the regulatory, commercial, and technological trends shaping the future of retail finance.
Sessions will include the National Payments Vision and its shift from strategic reform to 2026 onwards delivery, an engaging commercial workshop on AI driven, agentic commerce and how innovative payment methods can drive growth, profitability, and customer value for retailers, and a collaborative horizon scanning discussion on upcoming regulatory and financial changes—from mandatory e-invoicing and consumer credit reform to payments modernization, fraud resilience, and digital currencies.
This event is designed to be highly participatory, giving members opportunities to learn from both peers and experts, who will share experiences, and prepare collectively for the year ahead.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Clarity on Regulatory Change & 2026+ Delivery
Retail finance leaders will gain a clearer understanding of the National Payments Vision shift from strategy to delivery, including what to expect from Open Banking–enabled payments, payments relate initiatives and changes to retail payments infrastructure.
Commercial Growth Through Payments & AI Driven Commerce
Attendees will learn how innovative payment methods and AI driven, agentic commerce can drive growth, profitability, and customer value—turning payments into an active revenue lever.
A Forward Look at the Regulatory & Financial Roadmap
Members will leave with a consolidated view of the upcoming 12–24 month regulatory pipeline, including mandatory e-invoicing, consumer credit reform, payments modernisation, and digital currency considerations.
Peer-to-Peer Insight & Collective Preparation
This interactive format creates space for shared experiences, practical discussion, and collaborative horizon scanning—helping members prepare collectively for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Agenda
- 12:00 – 12.45 | Registration and Networking Lunch
- 12:45 – 13:00 | Welcome & Opening Remarks
- 13:00 – 13:40 | National Payments Vision Panel and Q&A
- 13:40 – 14. 30 Commercial session and workshop
Payments as a driver of growth, profitability, and innovation, including topics like AI and agentic commerce - 14.30 – 15.00 Networking Break
- 15.00 – 15.50 Horizon Scan and Open Discussion
Upcoming finance issues for 2026 and beyond, including taxation, accounting, and regulatory changes - 15.50 Thank you and Close
- 16.00 Networking Drinks
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