UK Finance
Adam Scarrott is an experienced legal and payments industry professional currently serving as the Director of Issuing and Acceptance at UK Finance since June 2023, focusing on advocacy and regulatory issues related to various payment methods. As a Trustee and Board Director for Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey since February 2022, Adam contributes to services for individuals with sensory impairments. Previous roles include Head of Legal for Barclaycard Payments, chairing the Payments Acceptance Policy Group at UK Finance, and legal leadership positions at Barclays Bank, JONES DAY®, and GE Commercial Finance. Adam holds a BA Hons in Economic & Social History from Bristol University.
UK Finance
UK Finance is the collective voice for the banking and finance industry.Representing more than 250 firms across the industry, they act to enhance competitiveness, support customers and facilitate innovation.They work for and on behalf of their members to promote a safe, transparent and innovative banking and finance industry. They offerresearch, policy expertise, thought leadership and advocacy in support of their work. They provide a single voice for a diverse and competitive industry. Their operational activity enhances members’ own services in situations where collective industry action adds value.