Finastra's US Payments Business Forum underscores the value of modernization combined with peace of mind
Takeaways from the event highlight the importance of keeping the customer at the forefront of decision-making, while navigating an evolving and fast-moving industry
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Finastra, a global provider of financial software applications, held its annual US Payments Business Forum, welcoming leaders from financial institutions across the United States to discuss industry trends, market dynamics, and product innovation. The event was hosted April 2-4 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Offering presentations featuring Finastra product experts, industry analysts, roundtable discussions, and panels, the forum emphasized the importance of putting customer needs at the forefront of the payments modernization journey. With ongoing market changes, increased customer demand for speed, and an evolving regulatory landscape, the event emphasized collaboration and two-way communication to help ensure banks have the knowledge, technology, and skills needed to compete in the fast-moving payments industry.
"Events like this demonstrate how crucial it is for all of us in the industry to come together, learn from one another, and brainstorm ways to better serve our customers," said Eric Martinez, AVP Wire Transfer Manager at Amarillo National Bank.
Key takeaways from the three-day conference include:
"For many years, the US Payments Business Forum has been invaluable to financial institutions, offering vital insights into modernizing payment infrastructures and embracing an innovative tech stack. By adopting trends such as cloud migration and payment automation, banks and credit unions can enhance operational efficiency, meet evolving customer expectations, and stay competitive in a rapidly changing financial landscape," said Barry Rodrigues, EVP Payments at Finastra. "This conference underscores the importance of continuous investment in payment technologies to drive innovation and secure a robust future for financial institutions. We thank our customers and partners for coming together for another productive discussion."
The event was sponsored by Finastra partners Microsoft, Fincom, Orion Innovation, Federal Reserve Financial Services, Visa, SRA Consulting, The Clearing House, and Aspire Systems.
About Finastra
Finastra is a global provider of financial services software applications across Lending, Payments, Treasury and Capital Markets, and Universal (retail and digital) Banking. Committed to unlocking the potential of people, businesses and communities everywhere, its vision is to accelerate the future of finance through technology and collaboration, and its pioneering approach is why it is trusted by ~8,100 financial institutions, including 45 of the world's top 50 banks. For more information, visit finastra.com.
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