IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026

4 Oct - 9 Oct 2026

Session information

From firewalls to frameworks: legal oversight of ICT in financial services

Committee(s)

Banking & Financial Law Committee (Lead)

Description

In an era of rapid digital transformation, financial institutions face increasing pressure to align their Information and Communication Technology (ICT) governance with regulatory demands, cybersecurity imperatives and innovation goals. This panel will explore how banks and other financial service providers can structure effective ICT governance frameworks to ensure resilience, compliance and strategic agility especially in the context of cross-border financial services, where legal and operational complexities multiply.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Ieva Dosinaite Ellex Valiunas, Vilnius, Lithuania; Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Banking & Financial Law Committee
Eva Schram De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Website Officer, Banking & Financial Law Committee

Speakers

Natascha Bernstorff Knudsen Danske Bank, København V, Denmark
Klaus Löber European Securities Markets Authority, Paris, France; Treasurer, Forum for Government and Public Lawyers
Marie-Aude Noury Squair, Paris, France; Social Media Officer, Banking & Financial Law Committee
Armando Simbari Simbari Avvocati Penalisti, Milan, Italy
Gerrit Tonningsen Hengeler Mueller, Frankfurt, Germany