London, UK – January 13, 2026 – The Cornhill Club, the distinguished City of London networking organization established in 1931 for senior financial services professionals, is delighted to announce an exclusive, invite-only event dedicated to exploring the UK’s accelerating momentum in tokenization. Topics will include the disruptive rise of stablecoins and tokenized money, and strategic policy recommendations to position the UK as a global payments powerhouse.
Hosted at Level 39, One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 3:30pm to 5:00pm, this gathering will convene senior bankers and industry leaders to discuss transformative innovations that could unlock £15–30 billion in annual savings through instant settlements, enhanced collateral mobility, and programmable efficiencies.
Inspired by recent insights from the Treasury and the Bank of England, the event will cover key advancements including tokenized money market funds (TMMFs) piloted by firms such as BlackRock, JP Morgan, Aberdeen Investments, and Lloyds Banking Group; the Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) sandbox trials for on-chain sovereign debt; preparations for T+1 settlement by 2027; and regulatory progress toward clearer frameworks for stablecoins and tokenized assets.
The agenda includes:
- 3:30pm – Welcome and registration
- 3:40pm – David Royle, Chair of the Cornhill Club, presents an overview of the Club and its role in connecting senior professionals
- 3:50pm – Elise Soucie Watts, Executive Director of Global Digital Finance (GDF)
- 4:05pm – Tony McLaughlin, Chief Executive Officer of Ubyx Inc. (ex-Citi)
- 4.20pm – Panel discussion and Questions from the Audience about Regulation
- 4:40pm – Open discussion on the Cornhill Club and how we can impact policy
- 5:00pm – Close, followed by informal drinks at the Parlour on the ground floor
Elise Soucie Watts, Executive Director of Global Digital Finance (GDF), will deliver expert insights into policy, regulation, and the practical implications of these developments for UK bankers. With her deep involvement in GDF’s reports on collateral mobility and crypto regulation, Watts will help attendees navigate the high-stakes race to maintain London’s dominance in FX, OTC derivatives, and digital finance.
Elise will be joined by Tony McLaughlin, Chief Executive Officer of Ubyx Inc., Tony is the Co-author of the “Seizing the Stablecoin Advantage: A National Strategy for the UK” initiative which was presented to the Chancellor of the Exchequer in August 2025. He will share further insights.
This event is strictly invite-only, with personalized RSVPs sent to attendees.
The Cornhill Club is committed to expanding its membership among leading bankers.
“This gathering represents a strategic opportunity for senior bankers to engage with frontier trends in digital finance while connecting with the Cornhill Club’s influential network,” said David Royle, Chair of the Cornhill Club. “We invite eligible professionals to explore membership and contribute to ongoing discussions that shape the future of financial services.”
Interested bankers can express interest in attending or joining the Cornhill Club via the club’s website at www.cornhillclub.co.uk or by contacting admin@cornhillclub.co.uk.
If you want to attend the February 26 event you can also add your interest using this link: https://luma.com/h5lhgvhf
About the Cornhill Club
Founded in 1931, the Cornhill Club is one of the City of London’s oldest financial networking institutions, dedicated to fostering connections among senior professionals in the financial services sector. Through high-calibre events featuring influential speakers. From CEOs of major institutions to fintech innovators and regulators, the Club supports insightful dialogue, professional growth, and collaboration in an evolving industry.
