FinTech Futures

In this episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, host and FinTech Futures editor Paul Hindle is joined by Irina Chuchkina, Chief Growth Officer for Wallet in Telegram, to explore how digital wallets and super-apps are transforming the way people interact with money, commerce, and technology in their everyday lives.

The conversation covers how Wallet in Telegram is revolutionising financial interactions by enabling digital wallet functionality and peer-to-peer transactions directly within the Telegram messaging app.

Paul and Irina discuss how this innovation is driving financial inclusion in emerging markets, the key use cases of financial services within the Telegram economy, how Telegram’s open platform model compares to more vertically integrated super-app ecosystems, and the broader trends shaping the adoption of digital wallets worldwide.

And finally, we find out what fintech buzzword Irina wants to throw into our Fintech Jail!

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ABOUT FINTECH FUTURES

FinTech Futures is a leading global platform for fintech news, analysis, and insights. With a mission to empower the financial technology community, we bring you the latest updates and thought leadership from across the industry. From startups to established players, we cover the entire fintech ecosystem.

Stay Connected with FinTech Futures: Visit our website: https://www.fintechfutures.com
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In this episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, host and FinTech Futures editor Paul Hindle is joined by Ruwani Hewa, Director of Payments at Starling Bank, to explore the world of embedded finance and how Starling is tapping into the huge potential of the sector through its Starling Banking Services unit.

The conversation explores how Starling Banking Services fits into the broader embedded finance ecosystem, how the company has approached developing and maintaining its in-house tech infrastructure, and the key priorities for the unit over the next year as it looks to scale.

Paul and Ruwani also dive into the trends shaping the future of Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) and embedded finance, and the technologies having the biggest impact on the industry right now.

And finally, we find out what fintech buzzword Ruwani wants to throw into our Fintech Jail!

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ABOUT FINTECH FUTURES

FinTech Futures is a leading global platform for fintech news, analysis, and insights. With a mission to empower the financial technology community, we bring you the latest updates and thought leadership from across the industry. From startups to established players, we cover the entire fintech ecosystem.

Stay Connected with FinTech Futures: Visit our website: https://www.fintechfutures.com
Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fintechfutures/
Sign up to our newsletter: https://www.fintechfutures.com/newsletter
Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FinTechFutures

In the latest episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, we're joined by Francesco Filia, founder and CEO of Fasanara Capital, to delve into emerging investment trends and strategies for identifying high-potential fintech companies.

Francesco sits down with FinTech Futures reporter Cameron Emanuel-Burns to explore how the UK fintech ecosystem stacks up against global counterparts. They also discuss the rise of fintech lending, its impact on the industry, and the current valuation landscape.

The conversation also touches on Francesco's career, how he came to found Fasanara, and tips he would give to entrepreneurs and investors looking to navigate the fintech sector.

And finally, we discover which fintech buzzword Francesco wants to throw into or rescue from our Fintech Jail!

In this episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, host and FinTech Futures editor Paul Hindle is joined by Richard Ullenius, Vice President of Global Banking and Financial Services at CSG, to explore why the next era of banking demands reimagination rather than incremental transformation, and the defining factors that will set leading banks apart over the next five years.

The conversation covers how trust, risk, and human judgment must evolve in the age of AI-driven banking models and real-time banking, how trust can become a competitive advantage for financial firms, and how risk and compliance can act as enablers of innovation rather than constraints.

Paul and Richard also dive into the critical balance between human judgment and AI automation in powering responsible banking, and how regulation can help spur innovation amid the rapid evolution of technology and shifting consumer demands.

And finally, we find out what fintech buzzword Richard wants to free from our Fintech Jail!

In the opening episode of season seven of the What the Fintech? podcast, we’re joined by Ted Paris, Head of Analytics, Intelligence, and AI at TD Bank, to discuss the evolving role of AI in financial services and how customers are embracing AI within banking.

Ted and FinTech Futures editor Paul Hindle discuss the findings of TD’s recent survey on how Americans perceive and interact with AI in finance, uncovering key insights about adoption barriers, trust, and the tools resonating most with consumers.

The discussion covers how TD Bank is leveraging AI to enhance accessibility, improve the customer experience, and innovate through initiatives like its Layer 6 office, while also touching on the future of agentic AI and its transformative potential for banking.

And finally, we find out what fintech buzzword Ted wants to lock away in our Fintech Jail!