Markos Zachariadis

Professor Markos Zachariadis is the Chair in Financial Technology (FinTech) and Information Systems at Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS), University of Manchester. He holds roles in the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Resilient Financial Systems and is a FinTech Research Fellow at the Cambridge Centre for Digital Innovation. His research focuses on the economics of digital innovation, payment systems (e.g., SWIFT), and Open Banking. Zachariadis has authored/co-authored influential works such as The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) and contributes to policy discussions globally.

Education:

• PhD in Management (Economics of Payment Systems), London School of Economics (2011)
• MSc in Analysis, Design and Management of Information Systems, London School of Economics (2004)
• Bachelor of Economics, University of Patras (2003)

Research Interests: Financial Technology, Payment Networks, Digital Innovation, Data Standards, Blockchain, and Regulatory Impact. His work bridges academia and industry, addressing challenges in financial infrastructure and digital transformation.

Awards: Recipient of prestigious awards including the NET Institute Award and SWIFT Institute Award for contributions to payment systems and Open Banking research.

Grants & Advisory Roles: Leads projects on FinTech regulation and financial crime, collaborating with institutions like the Hellenic Competition Commission. His advisory roles span global organizations including the Bank of England and European Commission.

Labs/Teams: Founding Director of the Centre for Financial Technology Studies (CFTS) at Manchester Business School, fostering interdisciplinary research in FinTech.