Quantum Computing in Financial Services

Introduction

Quantum computing has the potential to reshape the financial services industry - offering promising tools for portfolio optimisation, risk modelling, and fraud detection. At the same time, its disruptive capabilities raise important questions for cybersecurity, operational readiness, and regulatory frameworks.

This webinar will provide a focused overview of the implications of quantum computing for financial institutions, with particular attention to emerging applications, key risks and regulatory developments.

What you will learn

This short webinar will cover the following:

• Introduction to quantum computing
• Overview of key concepts, including qubits, superposition, and entanglement
• How quantum computing differs from classical computing
• Why it matters for financial services
• Applications in financial services
• Quantum use cases in portfolio and risk optimisation
• Fraud detection and AI enhancement
• Commercial readiness and vendor developments
• Risks and regulatory challenges
• Cybersecurity risks, including threats to cryptographic systems
• Overview of regulatory approaches in the UK and internationally
• The role of post-quantum cryptography and risk governance strategies
• Preparing for the quantum transition
• Best practices for financial institutions
• What firms should be doing now to build resilience and readiness

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Wednesday 15th July 2026

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