Navigating the next era of financial services with APIs & AI
Leaders from banking, fintech, and insurance came together to explore how APIs and AI are reshaping financial services. Couldn’t join us live? You can now catch up on every session, insight, and discussion on demand.
What is LEAPxFinance?
LEAPx Finance was a free online conference built for the financial services industry at a time of transformation. As deregulation, compliance shifts, and AI adoption accelerated, APIs emerged as a key driver of innovation and growth.
Across expert talks, practical frameworks, and real-world case studies, speakers showed how financial institutions are adapting to market change with agility and confidence.
Where and when?
LEAPxFinance took place on 16 October 2025, streaming live across North America, the UK, and Europe.
All sessions are now available to watch on demand.
Who’s it for?
Technology leaders, developers, architects, and digital strategists from across banking, fintech, and insurance tuned in to explore how to scale, secure, and monetize their API ecosystems.
What you’ll learn
Walk away with actionable frameworks for API governance, deployment, sovereignty, scaling, and monetization. You’ll also gain 5 CPD (or CE) credits and a free API Fundamentals for Financial Services certification to accelerate your expertise.
Key themes of LEAPxFinance
The future of Open Finance
Explore what’s next for open and embedded finance with insights from FDX, Open Banking leaders, and fintech innovators across the US, UK, EU, and beyond.
API monetization & market dynamics
Examine the new economics of API consumption, from premium pricing to evolving partnership models with fintechs and aggregators.
Architecture, control & governance
Understand the move beyond cloud-first strategies toward models where data ownership, sovereignty, and resilience take priority.
API security & observability
See why robust security and real-time visibility are critical as APIs power AI-driven services and third-party consumption.
Real-world solutions and outcomes
Learn directly from experts and practitioners in banking, financial services, and insurtech who are building secure, scalable, and revenue-generating API ecosystems today.
Hosts and speakers
Budha Bhattacharya
Director of Product Ecosystems at Tyk
Laura Heritage
API Strategist, Financial Services at Tyk
Industry specialists:
Michelle Beyo
CEO & Founder
Finavator Inc.
Laurent Van Huffel
SVP, Industry Engagement & Member Success
FDX
Robert Scherbarth
Head of Platform
Paymenttools
Jason Cain
Co-founder & Chief Strategy Officer
Shiftmate AI
Carrie Forbes
CEO & Founder
Rockstar Advisory
Todd Lyon
VP Engineering Manager
TAB Bank
Ross Bender
Senior Solutions Architect
RBFCU
Vaishali Dalvi
Vice President – IT Web Dev.
RBFCU
James Neville
CEO
Yaspa
Jean-Paul LaClair
SVP of Product & Technology
FDX
Anmol Grover
Global Practice Head: Open Banking
Wipro
Jaime Lopez
Principal Developer Advocate
Jack Henry
Sessions
Open Banking, Open Finance & FDX: Unpacking the standards shaping the FinServ industry
Turning API chaos into compliance clarity at TAB Bank
API monetization: Exploring the new economics of APIs
Scaling with confidence: Inside Paymenttool’s API governance evolution
FDX in practice: Building secure and scalable foundations for financial services with Tyk
How RFBCU built an API-first platform and are embracing FDX to put members in control of their data
Beyond the hype: Path to AI-readiness for the financial services industry
Earn certification
Registered attendees received 5 hours of CPD (or CE) credit and unlocked the API Fundamentals for Financial Services certification, now also available for on-demand viewers.
Watch LEAPxFinance on-demand now
Watch the conference on-demand, and access both the API Fundamentals for Financial Services certification and CPD credits.
FAQs
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How much does it cost to attend?
The LEAPxFinance online conference is 100% free to attend. As part of our commitment to open ecosystems and knowledge sharing, all sessions and certifications are available at no cost.
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Will the sessions be available on demand afterward?
Yes. All sessions will be recorded and made available on demand. Watching the recordings also counts toward CPD points and the Tyk certification.
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Can I earn certification by attending?
Absolutely. Attendees receive free access to the Tyk API Fundamentals for Financial Services certification which can be taken post-event. Plus five hours of CPD (or CE) credits to support your professional development, with a downloadable certificate available at the end of the conference. See more on how CPD works here.
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How can I interact during the event?
You’ll be able to submit questions and join discussions using Zoom’s live chat and Q&A features during each session.
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Is this event right for my technical level?
LEAPxFinance includes content for both strategic decision-makers and hands-on practitioners. Whether you’re leading architecture or working directly with APIs, you’ll find sessions tailored to your role.
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Will there be hands-on demos or practical content?
Yes. Expect demos, real-world use cases, and insights from platform teams at banks, fintechs, and insurers who are actively solving API governance challenges.
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Where can I access past LEAP events?
Access the LEAP 2.0 Conference on demand here and dive into expert insights on API governance, organizational strategies, and best practices to elevate your API programs.