What the FinTech? | S.6 Episode 9 | How digital assets can enable global payments interoperability
In this episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, we’re joined by Nick Kerigan, Managing Director and Head of Innovation at Swift, to discuss the topic of digital assets and how the evolution of the payments landscape driven by innovations such as tokenisation and stablecoins could help enable global payments interoperability.
Nick and FinTech Futures editor Paul Hindle explore the latest developments around the use of digital assets in the payments space, the biggest challenges facing the industry as we move towards a more tokenised future, and how Swift is helping to solve the interoperability challenge, with a deeper dive into the company’s live digital asset trials launched this year.
And finally, we find out what fintech buzzword Nick wants to free from our Fintech Jail!
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What the FinTech? | S.6 Episode 8 | How fintech innovation can empower financial wellness
In this episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, we’re joined by Kristen Castell, Managing Director of the Centre for Accelerating Financial Equity (CAFE), to discuss the topic of financial health and wellness and what the financial services industry can be doing more of to support customers amid ongoing economic uncertainty and the tough macroeconomic climate globally.
Kristen and FinTech Futures editor Paul Hindle explore how new technologies and fintech innovations are helping companies to boost their financial wellness initiatives, as well as the work CAFE is doing in the space, including a deep dive into the organisation’s fintech accelerator programme, which helps support financial wellness-focused fintech start-ups with their growth.
And finally, we find out what fintech buzzword Kristen wants to throw into our Fintech Jail!
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What the FinTech? | S.6 Episode 7 | Real-time payments, tokenisation, and the future of cards
In the latest episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, we’re joined by Clare Pearson, Head of Technology Operations & Delivery Management at Fnality, for a deep dive into digital payment trends.
Clare and FinTech Futures reporter Cameron Emanuel-Burns explore the outlook for cross-border real-time payments, tokenisation, digital wallets, and the evolving role of cards in a shifting payments landscape.
The discussion also delves into Clare’s experience at the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR), her views on its integration into the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and her reflections on serving as a judge for this year’s PayTech Awards.
And finally, we find out which fintech buzzword Clare wants to throw into or rescue from our Fintech Jail!
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What the FinTech? | S.6 Episode 6 | The growth of digital banking in the Nordics with Lunar
In this episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, we’re joined by Mats Persson Bergius, Chief Commercial Officer at Danish digital bank Lunar, to discuss the Nordic digital banking landscape and how Lunar has been looking to scale its own offering across the region as the bank approaches its 10th birthday this year.
Mats and FinTech Futures editor Paul Hindle explore digital banking trends in the Nordics and what customers expect from their banking relationships, how Lunar has looked to approach its digital product strategy to stand out from the crowd and take on the established institutions in the region, the bank’s plans for expansion moving forward, and what’s next for its recently spun-out BaaS division Moonrise.
And finally, we find out what fintech buzzword Mats wants to break out of our Fintech Jail!
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What the FinTech? | S.6 Episode 5 | Fintech trends, emerging risks, and the awards scene
In the latest episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, we’re joined by Subramanian (Subbu) Naraynaswamy, Executive Director at Wells Fargo, to discuss the emerging banking and fintech trends. We explore the upcoming risks and opportunities, and Subbu shares insights into his role as a judge for this year’s Banking Technology Awards USA.
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