Tom Simpson
Global Head of Currency Clearing & North America Regional Head of Cross Border Payments HSBC
Tom leads product strategy and execution globally for HSBC’s currency clearing products within Global Payments Solutions, as well as North America’s cross border payments proposition. He is based in New York.
Prior to joining HSBC, Tom led a firm-wide transformation initiative at Morgan Stanley and spent over 10 years at Citibank in a variety of product management and sales roles, covering domestic and cross border payments, transactional FX products, CLS settlement services and liquidity management.
He has over 15 years’ experience in providing tailored treasury solutions to corporate and institutional clients. He specializes in payments product management, product development and the client experience for financial institutions and large corporates. Tom advocates for clients and the institutions he has worked for at payments infrastructure risk and business committees, market practice groups, and industry forums.
Originally from Sydney, Australia, Tom lives in Manhattan with his husband Sam and their dog Margie.
2026 Agenda Sessions
Have your cross-border payments passports expired?
In a world where crossing borders is harder than it’s been in a decade, moving money across them is no longer just a technical challenge - it’s a strategic one. From FX volatility to fragmented rails, cross-border payments demand orchestration, agility, and trust at scale.
This panel brings together leaders from platforms, banks, and PSPs who are building global infrastructure without boots on the ground. Hear how they’re navigating regulatory patchworks, local preferences, and liquidity constraints - while keeping speed and UX front and center.
Takeaways:
• How global platforms are stitching together local rails and payment cultures.
• Smart strategies for FX, settlement, and liquidity in a fragmented world.
• Where stablecoins, wallets, and new tech are reshaping the cross-border stack.
Monday 30 March 16:15 - 16:55 Payments
Cross-Border & Globalization
Crypto & Digital Assets
Security & Fraud
This panel brings together leaders from platforms, banks, and PSPs who are building global infrastructure without boots on the ground. Hear how they’re navigating regulatory patchworks, local preferences, and liquidity constraints - while keeping speed and UX front and center.
Takeaways:
• How global platforms are stitching together local rails and payment cultures.
• Smart strategies for FX, settlement, and liquidity in a fragmented world.
• Where stablecoins, wallets, and new tech are reshaping the cross-border stack. Payments US/Pacific
