2025 Americas Lending Day
Join us this fall in New York City for our 3rd iteration of Americas Lending Day.
Our one-day, in-person event, will feature educational sessions from leading industry figures on the trends, challenges, and opportunities facing financial institutions.
Convene
101 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
We’re excited to share that Americas Lending Day is back for its third edition—returning to New York City on Thursday, September 18, 2025!
This premier event brings together leaders from across the lending landscape for a day of insight, innovation, and connection. Join your peers and senior Finastra executives—including CEO Chris Walters, EVP Andrew Bateman, and CRO Lekshmi Nair—for an engaging program of thought leadership, breakout discussions, and solution-focused sessions.
Whether you attended last year’s Lending Day or are joining us for the first time, this is your opportunity to deepen your understanding of Corporate & Commercial Lending and Trade, and explore how Finastra is helping shape the future of finance.
Americas Lending Day – agenda
Agenda is subject to change
Times are in EST
| Morning plenary sessions | ||
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Registrations and breakfast buffet | |
| 9:00 AM - 9:10 AM | Kickoff: Welcome address
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| 9:10 AM - 9:20 AM | Opening statement: Message from our CEO Join Chris Walters, Finastra CEO, as he highlights the vision for Finastra and our commitment to driving innovation and client success.
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| 9:20 AM - 9:50 AM | Sponsor keynote: Technology in Corporate Banking Dive into the exciting advancements in the digital transformation journey. Be inspired and gain insights on how to navigate and thrive in the evolving digital landscape in this keynote session hosted by Microsoft’s Jacqueline O’Flanagan.
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| 9:50 AM - 10:20 AM | Keynote 1: Lending Forward: Trends, Shifts, and What’s Next We are excited to welcome back, Sean Griffin, CEO and Executive Director of LSTA, as he provides his perspectives and insights on the ever-evolving lending world.
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| 10:20 AM - 10:50 AM | Keynote 2 or Fireside Chat: Evolving your business with Loan IQ Explore the latest advancements in Loan IQ, including the 7.7.3 upgrade and modernization strategies shaping the future of lending.
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| 10:50 AM - 11:10 AM | Coffee break & change rooms | |
| Morning breakout sessions | ||
| 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM | Breakout 1a: Driving Innovation with Loan IQ Nexus Dive into the four powerful modules of Loan IQ Nexus, such as Connect, and discover how they streamline operations and enhance flexibility
| Breakout 1b: The Evolution of Trade and Supply Chain Finance Gain valuable insights into the trade and supply chain finance landscape, featuring exclusive perspectives from CredAble on the future of supply chain innovation and fintech collaboration.
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| 11:50 AM - 12:00 PM | Change rooms (if applicable) | |
| 12:00 PM - 12:40 PM | Breakout 2a: Capitalizing on Private Credit Join this breakout session for a deep dive into the evolving private credit landscape, featuring expert perspectives on market dynamics, growth opportunities, and what’s shaping the future of the industry.
| Breakout 2b: Channeling Innovation: A look into Loan Portal and Finastra’s Channel offerings Explore how Finastra’s Loan Portal and its suite of offerings are transforming client engagement and operational efficiency
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| 12:40 PM - 1:45 PM | Lunch | |
| Afternoon breakout sessions | ||
| 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM | Breakout 3a: The Digital Transformation of Commercial and Corporate Banking Explore how the modernization of Loan IQ and the introduction of high-volume lending through Simplified Servicing are accelerating digital transformation across commercial and corporate banking, driving greater efficiency and scalability.
| Breakout 3b: Accelerating Growth: Leveraging Finastra’s Services offerings Learn how Finastra’s services offerings—including Academy.AI, ATT, Operational Reviews, and more—are empowering institutions to scale faster, optimize performance, and prepare for what’s next in digital transformation.
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| 2:30 PM - 2:40 PM | Change rooms | |
| Afternoon plenary sessions | ||
| 2:40 PM - 3:10 PM | Keynote: Next-generation Lending with LaserPro Discover how LaserPro is powering the future of lending through advanced automation, compliance-driven workflows, and seamless digital experiences designed to accelerate loan processing and enhance operational efficiency.
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| 3:10 PM - 3:50 PM | Panel: Innovating Finance Together – Conversation with Finastra Leadership As the day’s sessions wrap up, join Finastra’s leadership team as they share their remarks. Additionally, our team will open the floor for an engaging Q&A session, allowing direct interaction with our attendees.
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| 3:50 PM - 4:10 PM | Coffee break | |
| 4:10 PM - 4:55 PM | External speaker keynote: Strategic Shifts: Navigating Geopolitics and AI Join renowned U.S. analyst Greg Allen, Director of AI & Advanced Technology at CSIS, as he explores the strategic significance of AI, semiconductor export controls, and the evolving U.S.-China AI competition
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| 4:55 PM - 5:00 PM | Closing statements
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| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Cocktail reception | |
Americas Lending Day
Join us on Thursday, September 18th for our full-day conference in New York City.
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