The Future of Payments: Insights from Adam Gagen at Revolut

We sat down with Adam Gagen, Global Head of Government Affairs at Revolut late last year to discuss the exciting developments across the payments landscape and at Revolut.  Adam is at the coalface of discussions around regulation and policy and spends much of his time working with ministries of finance and central banks, advocating for regulations that ultimately benefit their customers by making transactions better, faster, and cheaper.

Adam shed light on what he sees as promising new energy and direction from the UK government and regulators, pointing to a renewed emphasis on innovation and competitiveness in the financial sector.

One of the standout developments he discussed was the (then) upcoming release of the National Payments Vision, which aims to integrate cutting-edge technologies such as stable coins and the potential for a digital pound. Additionally, Revolut is set to revolutionise cross border payments with its innovative product, Revolut Pay, designed to facilitate seamless global transactions for both merchants and consumers.

Curious about what this means for the future of finance and how these innovations might impact the industry? Want to hear his thoughts on boosting choice and competitiveness, particularly in the card space?  What about the the post Brexit world, do you agree with his observation that there is a revitalised focus on international opportunities for UK fintechs and their ability to remain a leader in payments innovation ?

Don’t miss the full interview below as Adam shares more insights on the evolving world of payments.

Are you as excited as we are to continue to explore the future of payments with leading industry innovators?

Make sure to attend the FTT Payments event on 13 May 2025, in London.