Advances in information technology are profoundly impacting financial markets. The advent of Bitcoin is eroding the concept of physical currency, and innovations in payment systems and financial services threaten the status quo. At the same time, electronic and online platforms are decentralizing and democratizing investment opportunities and access to capital. Data science, too, increasingly challenges traditional strategies and approaches to risk assessment. We'll convene leading investors in financial technology to preview its likely disruptive impact over the next five years. How much of a threat does FinTech pose to traditional financial intermediaries? What are the most valuable benefits and salient risks that come with this innovation, and how would regulators respond? What are the key barriers to adoption, and how might they be overcome?

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