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IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026

4 Oct - 9 Oct 2026

Session information

The new lending game: banks, funds and platforms redrawing the map

Tuesday 6 October (0930 - 1045)

Committee(s)

Banking & Financial Law Committee (Lead)

Description

Banks are no longer the only dominant providers of credit. Private funds, insurers, fin-techs, and tech-driven platforms are rapidly expanding their footprint. This panel will analyse the competitive pressures facing incumbents, the opportunities for cooperation with new entrants and the implications for legal structuring, market stability, and regulatory oversight.

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