FinTech Futures
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FinTech Futures is the #1 provider of global fintech news and intelligence.You can find worldwide fintech news, intelligence & analysis at https://fintechfutures.com.
Episodes
- What the FinTech? | S.7 Episode 9 | What’s next for Europe’s payments ecosystem? – Tech trends, evolving regulations, and the sovereignty debate
In this episode, Simone Löfgen of Commerzbank discusses key trends, challenges, and innovations in Europe's payments industry for 2026. Topics include regulatory impacts, cross-border transactions, stablecoins, CBDCs, AI applications in fr…
- What the FinTech? | S.7 Episode 8 | Beyond the hype – what’s next for stablecoins?
This episode of What the FinTech? discusses the growing impact and future of stablecoins in financial services. Host Paul Hindle and René Michau of Standard Chartered Bank explore stablecoin adoption in banking, their use in cross-border p…
- What the FinTech? | S.7 Episode 7 | Exploring the Greek neobank landscape with Snappi
Snappi CEO Gabriella Kindert joins FinTech Futures to discuss the Greek neobanking ecosystem, comparing it to European counterparts and exploring challenges to adoption. The episode covers Snappi's technology, origins, and growth strategy,…
- What the FinTech? | S.7 Episode 6 | Quantum computing and its impact on financial services
This episode discusses the current state and future potential of quantum computing in financial services, including integration strategies and the UK's quantum innovation strategy. Guests Dr Subodh Kulkarni and Dr Simon Plant also touch on…
- Exploring the rise of digital wallets and super-apps | What the FinTech? | S7 Ep5
In this episode of What the FinTech?, Paul Hindle and Irina Chuchkina explore the rise of digital wallets and super-apps. They discuss Wallet in Telegram's role in transforming financial interactions, enabling peer-to-peer transactions, an…
- Unlocking the embedded finance opportunity with Starling | Ruwani Hewa | What the FinTech? S.7 Ep 4
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 hu…
- What the FinTech? | S.7 Episode 3 | Breaking down fintech lending and investment trends with Fasanara Capital
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. Frances…
- What the FinTech? | S.7 Episode 2 | From digital transformation to the reimagination of banking
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 rei…
- What the FinTech? | S.7 Episode 1 | Exploring the relationship between AI and CX in banking with TD Bank
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 embracin…
- What the FinTech? | S.6 Episode 25 | 2025 in review and predictions for 2026
In the final episode of season six of the What the FinTech? podcast, host Paul Hindle is joined by FinTech Futures columnists and fellow podcast hosts Dave Wallace and Dharmesh Mistry to take a look back at some of the biggest trends to co…
- What the FinTech? | S.6 Episode 24 | How AI is transforming traditional banking
In the latest episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, we’re joined by Natasha Sarin, Senior Product Owner, Data and AI at Lloyds Banking Group, to discuss the evolving relationship between traditional banking and artificial intelligence.…
- What the FinTech? | S.6 Episode 23 | How behavioural science shapes financial decisions
In the latest episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, we're joined by two of BeHive Consulting's co-founders, CEO Rachel Altmann and Chief Behavioural Scientist Noemi Molnar, to delve into how behavioural science influences financial dec…
- What the FinTech? | S.6 Episode 22 | How Visa Direct is helping to unlock the future of global payments – live at Money20/20 USA
In this episode of the What the FinTech? podcast recorded live at Money20/20 USA in Las Vegas, FinTech Futures' US correspondent Heather Sugg is joined by Justin Zhao, Head of Global Partnerships at Visa Direct, to explore how Visa Direct…
- What the FinTech? | S.6 Episode 21 | The future of cross-border payments
In this episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, host and FinTech Futures editor Paul Hindle is joined by Will Marwick, CEO of IFX Payments, to explore the rapidly evolving UK payments landscape and the future of cross-border transactions…
- What the FinTech? | S.6 Episode 20 | How the Georgia Fintech Academy is shaping the next generation of financial technology – live at Money20/20 USA
In this episode of the What the FinTech? podcast recorded live at Money20/20 USA in Las Vegas, FinTech Futures' US correspondent Heather Sugg is joined by Laura Gibson-Lamothe, executive director of the Georgia Fintech Academy, to explore…
- What the FinTech? | S.6 Episode 19 | The defining trends shaping Europe’s fintech scene
In this episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, host and FinTech Futures editor Paul Hindle is joined by Marie-Gwenhaelle Geffroy, Head of Growth Capital at BNP Paribas, to explore the key start-up and funding trends in the European fint…
- What the FinTech? | S.6 Episode 18 | How AI is revolutionising financial crime compliance
In this episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, host and FinTech Futures editor Paul Hindle is joined by David Caruso, Vice President of Financial Crime Compliance at WorkFusion, to explore the topic of financial crime compliance and how…
- What the FinTech? | S.6 Episode 17 | Enhancing disability inclusion in financial services
In the latest episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, we’re joined by Joanne Dewar, Project Lead at Project Nemo, to discuss how to make financial services more accessible for people with disabilities. Joanne and FinTech Futures reporter…
- What the FinTech? | S.6 Episode 16 | “No nonsense” digital banking with Chetwood Bank CEO Paul Noble
In this episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, host and FinTech Futures editor Paul Hindle is joined by Paul Noble, CEO of Chetwood Bank, to explore how the Wrexham-based bank has set about its product and tech innovation strategy as it…
- What the FinTech? | S.6 Episode 15 | Driving digital transformation in asset management with Experion Technologies
In this episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, host and FinTech Futures editor Paul Hindle is joined by Binu Jacob, CEO and MD of Experion Technologies, and Experion Technologies advisor Markus Ruetimann, to discuss the imperative need…
- What the FinTech? | S.6 Episode 14 | Ethical business banking with Unity Trust Bank CEO Colin Fyfe
In this episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, host and FinTech Futures editor Paul Hindle is joined by Colin Fyfe, CEO of Unity Trust Bank, to discuss the current business banking landscape in the UK and how Unity Trust Bank has approa…
- What the FinTech? | S.6 Episode 13 | Exploring what’s next for RTP with The Clearing House CEO David Watson
In this episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, host and FinTech Futures editor Paul Hindle is joined by David Watson, CEO of The Clearing House, to discuss what’s next for real-time payments in the US as usage numbers and transaction vo…
- What the FinTech? | S.6 Episode 12 | Balancing rapid innovation with sustainable technology practices
In the latest episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, we’re joined by Suavek Zajac, chief technology officer at Tandem Bank, who discusses how the bank implements technology to support customers in adopting more environmentally sustainab…
- What the FinTech? | S.6 Episode 11 | Risk management trends and Banking Tech Awards submission tips
In the latest episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, we’re joined by Adam Ennamli, chief risk officer at General Bank of Canada (GBC), to discuss emerging risk management trends. Adam and FinTech Futures reporter Cameron Emanuel-Burns a…
- What the FinTech? | S.6 Episode 10 | A brief history of Tyme Group with founder and CEO Coen Jonker
In this episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, host and FinTech Futures editor Paul Hindle is joined by Coen Jonker, founder and CEO of Tyme Group, to discuss how Tyme has looked to approach its growth strategy amid the evolving digital…
- 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…
- 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 servi…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 opportunitie…
- What the FinTech? | S.6 Episode 4 | The future of banking – the rise of agentic AI in financial services
In the latest episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, we’re joined by Ronit Ghose, Head of Future of Finance for Citi Global Insights, to discuss the rise of agentic AI in financial services and how this new evolution of AI technology co…
- What the FinTech? | S.6 Episode 3 | ING’s digital transformation strategy with CTO Daniele Tonella
In the latest episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, we’re joined by Daniele Tonella, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at ING, to discuss ING’s technology strategy and how the bank has been approaching its digital transformation efforts a…
- What the FinTech? | S.6 Episode 2 | The evolving digital payments landscape in North America
In this episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, we’re joined by Lewis Turek, General Manager of North America at GoCardless, to explore the evolution of payments in North America amid the rise of a multitude of digital and alternative pa…
- What the FinTech? | S.6 Episode 1 | The VC outlook for 2025 and the latest fintech funding trends
In the opening episode of season six of the What the Fintech? podcast, we’re joined by Amias Gerety, partner at QED Investors, to discuss the ever-evolving fintech funding landscape and the outlook for venture capital funding in 2025. Amia…
- What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 24 | 2024 in review and predictions for 2025
In the final episode of season five of the What the FinTech? podcast, we're joined by FinTech Futures columnists and fellow podcast hosts Dave Wallace and Dharmesh Mistry to take a look back at some of the biggest trends to come out of 202…
- What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 23 | Simplifying core banking modernisation with SaaScada
In the latest episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, FinTech Futures editor Paul Hindle sits down with Nelson Wootton, CEO and co-founder of SaaScada, to explore the latest trends around core banking modernisation and the growing need f…
- What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 22 | Green finance and how fintech can help tackle climate change
In the latest episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, FinTech Futures editor Paul Hindle sits down with George Sandilands, VP of Carbon Accounting at Sage, to explore the current state of play around green finance and how the financial s…
- What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 21 | Taking open banking payments mainstream
In the latest episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, FinTech Futures editor Paul Hindle sits down with Paul Foster, Director of Global Payment Partnerships at GoCardless, to explore the growing adoption of open banking payments with a s…
- What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 20 | The future of fraud prevention – live at Money20/20 USA
In this special episode of the What the FinTech? podcast recorded live at Money20/20 USA in Las Vegas, FinTech Futures’ US correspondent Heather Sugg is joined by Ricardo Amper, founder and CEO of Incode Technologies, to discuss the evolut…
- What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 19 | Driving growth and customer satisfaction in digital banking
In the latest episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, FinTech Futures editor Paul Hindle sits down with Clare Gambardella, Chief Customer Officer at Zopa Bank, to explore how Zopa has looked to approach its growth strategy amid the const…
- What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 18 | Tech innovation in business banking with Allica Bank
In the latest episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, we’re joined by Ravneet Shah, CTO of UK-based SME banking challenger Allica Bank, to explore the current business banking landscape and how Allica has looked to approach its technolog…
- What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 17 | The growth of BNPL and the future of credit reporting
Consumer adoption of buy now, pay later (BNPL) products is growing – but BNPL data is not included in credit reports… yet. With this shift finally on the horizon, what should lenders and consumers be thinking about and how can they prepare…
- What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 16 | The future of Web3 technology in financial services
In the latest episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, we’re joined by author and financial services executive Rita Martins to explore the growing role of Web3 technologies in the financial sector. Rita and FinTech Futures editor Paul Hin…
- What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 15 | FedNow one year on - the growth of RTP in the US
In the latest episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, we’re joined by Anu Somani, Head of Global Payables and Embedded Payments at US Bank, to explore the growing adoption of real-time payments (RTP) in the US following the one-year anni…
- What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 14 | Investment trends and the future of UK fintech
In the latest episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, we’re joined by Janine Hirt, CEO of UK-based independent industry body Innovate Finance, to discuss global fintech funding trends over 2024 and what the future might hold for the UK’s…
- What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 13 | Fintech start-ups and navigating the road to sustainable growth
In the latest episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, we’re joined by Sam Edge, Head of Industries and Emerging Technologies, Start-ups and VC at Amazon Web Services (AWS), to explore the current fintech start-up scene. Sam and FinTech F…
- What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 12 | The emerging technologies driving innovation in payments
In the latest episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, we’re joined by George Maddaloni, CTO of Operations at payments giant Mastercard, to discuss some of the key technology trends in the payments space and how Mastercard is looking to a…
- What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 11 | Banking Tech Awards 25th anniversary special with Monument
In the latest episode of the What the Fintech? podcast, we’re joined by Sudip Dasgupta, Chief Technology Officer at UK digital bank Monument, to discuss the upcoming Banking Tech Awards ceremony, taking place on Wednesday 4 December at the…
- What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 10 | Generative AI and cloud core modernisation
In the latest episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, we’re joined by Zac Maufe, Head of Regulated Industries at Google Cloud, to discuss cloud core modernisation and the challenges of migrating tech stacks to the cloud, as well as the i…
- What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 9 | Fintech innovation and collaboration
In the latest episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, we’re joined by Andy Lowe, EMEA Head of Business Development for Technology at Bank of America, to discuss the key digital innovation and technology trends in the financial services s…