This Week in Fintech

In today's quick 10-minute dive into "This Week in Fintech News Briefing," we're cutting straight to the chase with the most pivotal fintech developments from Q1 2024. Here's your espresso shot of fintech trends, innovations, and regulatory updates: Spotlight on Innovation:  Visa's Prism is setting new benchmarks in payment solutions. OpenYield and Neverless are redef...

In episode number four of the Fintech OG series, we talk with Frank Rotman and Nigel Morris, the founders of QED Investors and two of the architects of what became Capital One. These two dove into how they got into fintech, their personal ups and downs, advice to founders, and what they expect the biggest innovations to be over the next decade.  Also, huge thanks to our sponsors at FS Vector and E...

In our next 10-minute episode of the This Week in Fintech (TWIF) podcast, we're diving into a concise but comprehensive overview of the fintech sector's most compelling developments. Here's how we'll line up the episode: News Roundup: We'll start with a sprint through the latest fintech headlines. From JP Morgan's groundbreaking introduction of biometric payments to t...

This week’s episode of "This Week in Fintech" is a triple threat, covering the latest in fintech news, deep dives into the personal banking habits of fintech professionals, and an educational segment on cutting-edge payment technology. Here's what we've got lined up: News Roundup: We start with a look at some of the most impactful stories in fintech, including BBVA's compr...

In episode number three of the Fintech OG series, we talk with Matthew Burton, former Co-Founder and CEO of Orchard and Partner at QED (now working on something new), and Jon Zanoff, the founder of Empire Startups in NYC. These two dove into how they got into fintech, their personal ups and downs (when each of them thought they were going to fail), and what they expect the biggest innovations to b...

In this week’s “This Week in Fintech” podcast episode, we zipped through a mix of the latest news, deep dives, and essential insights into the fintech world. Here’s your quick summary: News: We kicked off with a spotlight on Deutsche Börse’s crypto platform launch, navigated through global financial updates including regulatory changes and market strategies, and wrapped up with groundbreaking prod...

We're back with our fourth installment of  Building The Best , our podcast hosted by the fantastic  Jillian Williams  of  Cowboy Ventures . In this podcast, we dive deep into the fundamentals of creating and scaling transformative fintech products by interviewing the founders themselves. In this episode, Jillian is joined by  Karim Atiyeh , the Co-Founder and CEO of  Ramp , a corporate expens...

In just 10 minutes host Helen Femi Williams provided a concise overview of the dynamic fintech sector, reflecting on an insightful conversation between Benjamin Verschuere, Co-Founder and CIO of Treasure, and interviewer Dez. The dialogue, which spanned topics such as the challenges of distinguishing oneself in the crowded fintech landscape of 2024, modernising the CFO tech stack, and navigating t...

In episode number 2 of the Fintech OG series, we talk with Max Levchin, Co-Founder and CEO of PayPal, Affirm, and a number of other companies (Yelp, for instance) and Jackie Reses, best known for her time at Square helping Jack Dorsey's payments company get a banking license. Currently, she's the CEO of Lead Bank and sits on a number of company boards, including NuBank. These two dove in...

In this week's episode of our fintech news briefing, hosted by Helen Femi Williams, we delve into the latest and most impactful developments across the fintech landscape in a concise 10-minute format. We kick off with a roundup of notable product launches, highlighting Visa's significant enhancement of its B2B digital wallet capabilities and an array of innovative fintech offerings, incl...

The Fintech OG series is finally here! In our first episode, we sit down with Matt Harris of Bain Capital Ventures and Steve McLaughlin of FT Partners. Having worked in fintech since the 90s, Matt and Steve offer valuable insights on where the space has created the most value, where there's room to grow, and if fintech is still a good place to build. Also, huge thanks to our sponsors at FS Ve...

In this week’s 10 min briefing, we dive deep into the dynamic world of fintech, bringing you a curated mix of the latest news, insightful events, and groundbreaking developments. From the forefront of innovation, we explore significant product launches by giants like Banorte and Citi, and delve into Mastercard's AI-driven approach to fraud detection. The competitive landscape is further anima...

Building the Best, with Jillian Williams feat. Peter of Synctera

In this week's captivating episode by Helen Femi Williams, we dove deep into the intricacies of the fintech world, with a thought-provoking discussion on the phenomenon of idea recycling within the fintech industry, highlighted by insights from Nik Milanović's latest piece. We followed up with our educational "Fintechionary" segment, demystifying 'C' for Cryptocurrenc...

In this episode, Julie interviews Daniel Yubi, a fintech entrepreneur from Cancun, Mexico and the founder & CEO of  Payable . He started his career as a practicing lawyer, but eventually pivoted to follow his passion in product management. Since then he has spent over a decade developing fintech products in the US and UK, most recently leading product at  checkout.com . He was building platfor...

In this week's episode of the Weekly Briefing, we delve into the latest developments in the fintech world, highlighting key product launches and partnerships that are shaping the industry. We explore significant news such as JP Morgan's record-breaking profitability, the speculation around an ETH ETF, and the innovative strides companies are making in areas like wealth management for cou...

Welcome to our 10-minute Fintech News Briefing, where we delve into the latest happenings in the fintech world. This week, we explore key events shaping the industry, keeping you informed and ahead of the curve. Dive into the 'Hottest Fintech Jobs' segment for insights into career opportunities that are making waves. Our 'Signals' feature examines the trends of 2024 – what&apos...

In this episode, Jillian is joined by the co-founders of Cognito , an ID verification and KYC provider to the fintech world, which was acquired by Plaid in 2021 . Alain Meier , Co-Founder and CEO of Cognito ( acquired by Plaid ) John Backus , Co-Founder and CTO of Cognito ( acquired by Plaid ) Building The Best dives deep into the fundamentals of creating and scaling transformative products throug...

FinTech news, scams, and fraud with a special guest. 0:00 Helen discusses changes to Hey Fintech Friends podcast now the TWIF podcast, News, and fintechtionary: with a focus on the difference between scams and fraud. Fraud prevention and scams in the digital age. 4:47 Sardine prevents fraud and identity theft by detecting and preventing unauthorized transactions. Sardine's API helps financial...

We're excited to kick off a new series for The TWIF Podcast, Building the Best , hosted by the fantastic Jillian Williams of Cowboy Ventures . In this series, we'll dive deep into the fundamentals of building transformative products, by interviewing the best founders in fintech.

Dive into the thrilling world of FinTech with the latest episode of "This Week in FinTech," a must-listen for anyone keen on the intersection of finance and technology. Discover inspiring stories of innovation and partnerships, like Paymentology's collaboration with Visa, and explore the transformative impact of financial inclusion, particularly through prepaid card solutions for un...

In a riveting dialogue that takes you on a journey through technology, personal evolution, and societal shifts, Simon and Helen delve deep into the transformative power of gamification. From its impact on modern-day dating apps to finance and healthcare, they unpack the pros and cons of this motivational tool. Simon opens up about his personal tribulations, shedding light on how hardships can shap...

Intro to the podcast.   0:00 What is Minerva AI and how does it work?   5:19 The future of anti-money laundering compliance.   10:18 Regulation and regulation of crypto.   15:33 Why do we do what we do?   21:16 Bringing the human side of compliance to the forefront.   27:28 Quick Fire?   33:31

Intro to the show.   0:00 Welcome to one of the best news and fintech podcasts out there. Fintechionary: mpesa, a mobile banking service that allows users to store and transfer money through their mobile phones. News Benjamin's background.   5:05 Benjamin Fernandez, founder and CEO of Nala, and how he got involved in the payments industry in the first place. Why Africa is the most expensive r...

Welcome to this week’s episode.  0:00 Welcome to the fintech podcast. Fintechionary News Karta and their mission.  4:41 Introducing Karta and his mission. The pain point of gift cards. The need for gift cards in the UK. Bringing gift cards into the 21st century in a new way for younger people. What does the big plan look like for Karta?  11:26 Partnering with retailers in Australia. Gift card sale...