This briefing covers both sides of the quantum agenda for financial services leaders: the computing opportunity that early movers are pursuing, and the security obligation that regulators are already mandating.
Financial services faces a quantum agenda with two distinct but interconnected halves. On the opportunity side, quantum computing promises competitive advantage in portfolio optimisation, derivatives pricing, credit risk modelling, and fraud detection. JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, and Barclays have all established quantum research programmes. McKinsey estimates quantum computing will generate $300 to $600 billion in value for financial services by 2035. On the obligation side, the NCSC published a three-phase PQC migration roadmap in March 2025 with a Phase 1 deadline of 2028. DORA (the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act) places ICT risk management obligations on financial entities that include cryptographic resilience. PCI DSS v4.0 and SWIFT CSCF are tightening cryptographic standards. A financial services CTO who understands only the opportunity side will miss the compliance deadlines. One who understands only the security side will miss the competitive window.
This briefing presents both sides to a non-technical executive audience. No physics background is required. The session covers which quantum computing use cases in financial services are nearest to production (and which are still speculative), what the regulatory obligations actually require and by when, what peer institutions are spending and on what, and how to structure a quantum programme that addresses both the opportunity and the obligation without over-committing to speculative capability. Participants leave with a dual-agenda investment framework, a board reporting template, and a regulatory checklist across UK, EU, and US jurisdictions.
Executive briefing structure covering both the quantum computing opportunity and the post-quantum security obligation. Content is configurable to your institution's regulatory jurisdiction, risk appetite, and current quantum readiness.
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| 1 | The Dual Quantum Agenda for Financial Services Why boards must address both opportunity and obligation simultaneously | |
| 2 | Session A: Quantum Computing Opportunity Where quantum creates competitive advantage in financial services |
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| 3 | Session B: Post-Quantum Security Obligation The regulatory mandate that is already arriving |
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| 4 | Competitive Intelligence What peer institutions are doing and spending |
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| 5 | Board Governance and Investment Sequencing Structuring a quantum programme without over-committing |
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| 6 | Q&A and Executive Action Plan | |
Workshops are designed and delivered by QSECDEF in collaboration with sector specialists. All facilitators have direct experience in both quantum technologies and financial services systems.
Workshop design and delivery
QSECDEF brings world-leading expertise in post-quantum cryptography, quantum computing strategy, and defence-grade security assessment. Our advisory membership spans 600+ organisations and 1,200+ professionals working at the intersection of quantum technologies and critical infrastructure security.
Domain expertise and operational validation
Financial Services workshops are co-delivered with sector specialists who bring direct operational experience in financial services organisations. This ensures workshop content is grounded in regulatory, operational, and technical realities specific to the sector.
This briefing is configured around your institution's regulatory jurisdiction, existing quantum activity, and board reporting requirements. Get in touch to discuss scope and schedule a date.
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