SIBOS Miami 2026: Mick Fennell – Business Line Director Payments – Temenos
Mick Fennell, Business Line Director of Payments at Temenos, discussed key themes in payments at SIBOS Miami 2026, focusing on topics such as agentic commerce, machine-to-machine payments, and the evolving landscape of digital assets.
He highlighted the importance for banks to consider their strategies around tokenized deposits, stablecoins, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and cryptocurrencies. This discussion comes amid a rapidly changing financial ecosystem where these innovations play a critical role in shaping the future of commerce and payment processes.
Key takeaways
- ▸Mick Fennell of Temenos spoke at SIBOS Miami 2026 regarding the state of agentic commerce.
- ▸He emphasized the role of machine-to-machine payments in the future of transactions.
- ▸Banks need to rethink strategies for tokenized deposits, CBDCs, and stablecoins in light of evolving technologies.
Why this matters
Fennell's insights highlight the critical need for financial institutions to adapt to emerging digital financial technologies. Failure to incorporate innovative payment methods like stablecoins or CBDCs could result in a competitive disadvantage as consumer expectations shift towards faster and more efficient transaction methods.
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