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Back to payments and Forex this week. Patrick delves deep into the intricate fabric of Convera, a dominant player in the payment industry. We kick off our conversation with a retrospective, as Patrick provides a comprehensive overview of WU Business Solutions' 2021 activities. He shares the motivations and strategic intricacies behind Goldfinch Partners and BauPost Group's acquisition of WUBS. Shi...

This is an excerpt from the episode published on Sunday. Back to payments and Forex this week. Patrick delves deep into the intricate fabric of Convera, a dominant player in the payment industry. We kick off our conversation with a retrospective, as Patrick provides a comprehensive overview of WU Business Solutions' 2021 activities. He shares the motivations and strategic intricacies behind Goldfi...

During an insightful discussion, Ophelia explores the nuances of the rapidly growing crypto space, shedding light on the critical role her company, 21Shares, plays in its development. Our discussion also covers the Global Crypto Classification Standard (GCCS). She shares valuable insights on why the GCCS was formed, emphasising its potential to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the in...

Excerpt from the episode published on Sunday. During an insightful discussion, Ophelia explores the nuances of the rapidly growing crypto space, shedding light on the critical role her company, 21Shares, plays in its development. Our discussion also covers the Global Crypto Classification Standard (GCCS). She shares valuable insights on why the GCCS was formed, emphasising its potential to bridge...

A fantastic episode with one of the founders of Truelayer, the solution that drives almost 40% of the YoY growth in open banking payments in the UK. I loved this interview with Francesco as he shared insights about their experiences and achievements in the open banking sector over the past seven years, including their diverse range of solutions such as signup+, payments, payouts, and VRP, as well...

This is an excerpt from the episode published on Sunday. A fantastic episode with one of the founders of Truelayer, the solution that drives almost 40% of the YoY growth in open banking payments in the UK. I loved this interview with Francesco as he shared insights about their experiences and achievements in the open banking sector over the past seven years, including their diverse range of soluti...

This week, I invite you to explore a multitude of topics with my guest, the unmissable Simon Taylor. He generously shares insights on the future of the financial industry and emerging FinTech categories like embedded finance, which he believes are true game-changers for the finance world. We also discuss his journey, from his years in banking to founding 11:FS.  What intrigued me the most dur...

This is an excerpt from the episode published on Sunday.  This week, I invite you to explore a multitude of topics with my guest, the unmissable Simon Taylor. He generously shares insights on the future of the financial industry and emerging FinTech categories like embedded finance, which he believes are true game-changers for the finance world. We also discuss his journey, from his years in...

In a time when many are returning to work after summer holidays, it was an honour to interview Chris Skinner, the founder of The Finanser, who has been a preeminent voice in the finance and tech world for the past two decades. In this insightful episode, Chris sheds light on the intricacies of digital transformation in banking, reflecting on its imminent future amidst game-changers like blockchain...

This is an excerpt from the episode published on Sunday. In a time when many are returning to work after summer holidays, it was an honour to interview Chris Skinner, the founder of The Finanser, who has been a preeminent voice in the finance and tech world for the past two decades. In this insightful episode, Chris sheds light on the intricacies of digital transformation in banking, reflecting on...

Lending is one of the major pain points in finance, both from the perspective of lenders and borrowers. I have been following Teylor for a while, and it was high time for me to have a discussion with its CEO, Patrick. Starting as a solution to lending SMEs in Germany, Teylor cleverly diversified by developing a lending-as-a-service solution and a feature-rich SaaS platform for banks. Taylor aims t...

This is an excerpt from the episode published on Sunday. Lending is one of the major pain points in finance, both from the perspective of lenders and borrowers. I have been following Teylor for a while, and it was high time for me to have a discussion with its CEO, Patrick. Starting as a solution to lending SMEs in Germany, Teylor cleverly diversified by developing a lending-as-a-service solution...

It's been a long time since I had in mind to have Stripe on Finscale, but I wanted to cover a topic you wouldn't expect. We are indeed going to talk about carbon removal. To talk about this, I have Nan, who is the Head of Climate at Stripe and also the Head of Frontier. You are about to discover a woman truly dedicated to her mission. She tells us how Stripe has launched Frontier, aiming...

This is an excerpt from the episode published on Sunday. It's been a long time since I had in mind to have Stripe on Finscale, but I wanted to cover a topic you wouldn't expect. We are indeed going to talk about carbon removal. To talk about this, I have Nan, who is the Head of Climate at Stripe and also the Head of Frontier.   You are about to discover a woman truly dedicated to her mis...

Back to payments with Denise, where she shares her immense knowledge and expertise in card issuance.  In this episode, we start with a brief overview of the card payment transaction value chain, covering the key parties involved, from the cardholder to the issuer, and the role played by payment schemes on both a European Union and global scale. She discusses the challenges faced by card issue...

This is an excerpt from the episode published on Sunday. Back to payments with Denise, where she shares her immense knowledge and expertise in card issuance.  In this episode, we start with a brief overview of the card payment transaction value chain, covering the key parties involved, from the cardholder to the issuer, and the role played by payment schemes on both a European Union and globa...

In this episode, Yoni delves into the world of social trading platforms. He explores the concept of copytrading and its origins, shedding light on the associated risks and effective risk management strategies. We also discuss the impact of regulatory compliance on copytrading activities, highlighting key consumer protection regulations. Yoni provides insights on evaluating risk and making informed...

This is an excerpt from the episode published on Sunday. In this episode, Yoni delves into the world of social trading platforms. He explores the concept of copytrading and its origins, shedding light on the associated risks and effective risk management strategies. We also discuss the impact of regulatory compliance on copytrading activities, highlighting key consumer protection regulations. Yoni...

In this captivating episode featuring the Minister of Finance, we gain fascinating insights into Luxembourg's FinTech ecosystem and its role in the competitive landscape of European finance. We explore the government's initiatives and policies that support innovation and collaboration, which make Luxembourg an attractive destination for FinTech startups and investors. We delve into the present sta...

This is an excerpt from the episode published on Sunday. In this captivating episode featuring the Minister of Finance, we gain fascinating insights into Luxembourg's FinTech ecosystem and its role in the competitive landscape of European finance. We explore the government's initiatives and policies that support innovation and collaboration, which make Luxembourg an attractive destination for FinT...

As a media partner covering the Money 20/20 event, I teamed up with the Payments Association EU to bring you a series of captivating interviews.  Get ready to dive into the world of payments and discover remarkable companies across different separate episodes. Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, hosted by Audiomeans© . Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

As a media partner covering the Money 20/20 event, I teamed up with the Payments Association EU to bring you a series of captivating interviews.  Get ready to dive into the world of payments and discover remarkable companies across different separate episodes. Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, hosted by Audiomeans© . Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

As a media partner covering the Money 20/20 event, I teamed up with the Payments Association EU to bring you a series of captivating interviews.  Get ready to dive into the world of payments and discover remarkable companies across different separate episodes. Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, hosted by Audiomeans© . Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

As a media partner covering the Money 20/20 event, I teamed up with the Payments Association EU to bring you a series of captivating interviews.  Get ready to dive into the world of payments and discover remarkable companies across different separate episodes. Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, hosted by Audiomeans© . Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.

As a media partner covering the Money 20/20 event, I teamed up with the Payments Association EU to bring you a series of captivating interviews.  Get ready to dive into the world of payments and discover remarkable companies across different separate episodes. Produced by Gokyo Sàrl-S, hosted by Audiomeans© . Visit the Privacy Policy of Finscale and Audiomeans for more information.