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SUMMARY:Innovations in the field of cashless payments
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DESCRIPTION:Objective\n\nEfficient and secure payment systems are the fou
 ndation of a stable financial system and need to be adapted from time to
  time as technological progress advances. During the panel\, Bundesbank 
 payment experts and panel participants will discuss the latest developme
 nts and innovations in cashless payments. The panel will serve as a plat
 form for exchanging experiences and sharing information. Participants wi
 ll be expected to make an active contribution to the discussions. \n\nCo
 ntent\nReal-time/instant payments – Europe and worldwide\nCrypto tokens 
 and central bank digital currencies\nBlockchain technology in payments\n
 Mobile payments in Europe and around the globe\nPayment behaviour and th
 e adoption of innovations in payments\nRegulatory issues (Payment Servic
 es Directive 2\, General Data Protection Regulation\, etc.)\n\nTarget gr
 oup\n\nCentral bank managers and experts in the field of innovations in 
 cashless payments.\n\nIn order to share international knowledge and to e
 nrich the expert discussions\, each participant is encouraged to prepare
  a 15-minute presentation on cashless innovations from a national perspe
 ctive.\n\nTechnical requirements\n\nComputer with microphone\, camera\, 
 speakers or headphones\; an up-to-date internet browser.
LOCATION:Online platform
CONTACT:Deutsche Bundesbank – CIC\, tzk@bundesbank.de\, +49 69 9566-36605
 
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