Jonathan Conway is a distinguished entrepreneur and technology leader, renowned for his contributions to the financial technology sector in the United Kingdom. His expertise spans various payment systems, including Account-to-Account (A2A), Card, Peer-to-Peer (P2P), Open Banking, and Blockchain, as well as RWA's (Tokenised Real World Assets).
In 2017, Jonathan played a pivotal role in shaping the future of financial services by joining the Open Banking Implementation Entity (OBIE). There, he co-authored with the CMA9, the first version of the Open Banking Payments specification, aligning it with the Second Payment Services Directive (PSD2) requirements. This groundbreaking work has since been adopted throughout the UK and has influenced payment systems globally, cementing Jonathan's status as a key innovator in the field.
As an early adopter of Bitcoin and Ethereum, Jonathan demonstrated his foresight in the cryptocurrency space. In 2020, he joined a pioneering UK-based cryptocurrency exchange, notable for being the first to obtain AMLD5 regulation compliance. There, Jonathan spearheaded innovation by assembling a team to develop an Open Banking-based payment service, integrating both fiat and crypto collateralised funding options.
Since 2022, Jonathan shifted his focus to on-chain Digital Assets backed by Real World Assets. His particular interest lies in comprehensive solutions that manage the entire lifecycle of these assets, from origination, tokenisation and settlement. This work reflects his commitment to bridging TradFi with cutting-edge Web3 technology.