John Allan, head of innovation and operations unit, the Investment Association, will join the session ‘Investment Association Panel: Navigating Regulation in a Web3 World’ at FundsTech Forum 2025 to be held on April 29 in London.
The Investment Association is a leading trade body and voice for UK investment managers, championing an industry that plays a pivotal role in the UK and global economy and helping individuals and families achieve their life goals by growing their investments.
Panellists in this session (see full FundsTech Forum 2025 agenda here) will explore how evolving regulatory frameworks are supporting — or hindering — digital innovation in asset management. The discussion will cover initiatives like regulatory sandboxes, their real-world impact and the policy developments that could shape the industry’s future as Web3 technologies mature.
John leads the innovation and operations unit, which is focused on building the investment industry’s innovation capacity. His work spans policy development on technological change, distributed ledger technology (DLT), crypto assets and AI. John also plays a key role in promoting fund modernisation and supporting firms on operational policy, including resiliency — an increasingly critical area in today’s rapidly evolving landscape.
As a fixed member of the Financial Conduct Authority’s innovation advisory group, John provides insights to the UK financial regulator on key issues impacting the investment and fintech sectors, helping to shape the future of the industry.
At FundsTech Forum 2025, John will join other industry leaders to discuss the role of technology, innovation and operational transformation in shaping the future of asset management and funds.
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