Bird & Bird's International Fintech Roadshow Series
Speakers
You're invited to Bird & Bird’s Fintech Roadshow in Madrid!
Join us on Wednesday 28 January 2026, at our Madrid office for a dynamic day of insights, discussion, and networking.
The programme will bring together leading voices from Bird & Bird’s international finance team and industry experts to explore the latest regulatory developments shaping the financial services and fintech landscape.
Agenda
| 09:00 - 09:30 | Welcome Reception |
| 09:30 - 10:00 |
MICAR transposition particularly regarding the local authorization and supervision of crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) – in particular Funds with investments based on cryptoassets. Presented by Fernando Gutiérrez, Partner, Finance & Financial Regulation. |
| 10:00 - 10:30 |
New EU's new anti-money laundering (AML) package which includes the creation of the European Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) based in Frankfurt operational since July 2025. Presented by Johannes Wirtz and Eleonora Pavilouk, Partner and Senior Associate, Finance & Financial Regulation. |
| 10:30 - 11:00 |
PSD3 and PSR update status of legislative process and local implementation estimated calendar. Presented by Johannes Wirtz and Eleonora Pavilouk, Partner and Senior Associate, Finance & Financial Regulation. |
| 11:00 - 11:30 |
Coffee Break |
| 11:30 - 12:00 |
Consumer lending: transposition of the EU's Second Consumer Credit Directive (CCD2) into Spanish law ongoing. New license process before Banco de España. Presented by Fernando Gutiérrez and José Luis Lorente, Partners, Finance & Financial Regulation. |
| 12:00 - 12:30 |
DORA implementation update: Critical Third Party Provider (CTPP) designation process and oversight compliance starting January 2026. Presented by José Luis Lorente, Partner, Finance & Financial Regulation. |
| 12:30 - 13:00 |
InsurTech update. From traditional insurance to digital ecosystems: how technology is reshaping the insurance market. Presented by Virginia Martínez and Virginia Hierro, Partner and Senior Associate, Insurance & Reinsurance. |
| 13:00 - 14:00 |
Refreshments and Networking |
The International Fintech Roadshow Series is a collection of fintech-focused events hosted across our global offices. If you're not in Madrid on this date, feel free to forward this invitation to any relevant colleagues, and stay tuned for future events in other locations.
Address
Bird & Bird MadridPº de la Castellana 7,7ª planta
Madrid
28046