Fintech Focus

The U.K. has been “slow to the races” on stablecoins, “but that has its advantages,” observes Perry Scott, senior policy and government affairs manager at digital asset platform Kraken and chair of the UK Cryptoasset Business Council . “It's allowed us to take a look at the market as it's evolved.” Perry joins “Fintech Focus” host Joe Kamyar to explore the evolving stablecoins market, including th...

“Cash, compliance and customers.” Welcome to the three risks that keep Pippa Hammond up at night. Pippa, general counsel and COO of a U.K. fintech unicorn, explains how this “powerful trio” is often connected and “so hard to win and so easy to lose.” Tune in to this conversation with host Joseph Kamyar for insights into high-growth fintechs, examining how to balance compliance with innovation and...

With many fintechs taking the approach that it’s not if they will suffer a cyber attack but when , Skadden counsel Nicola Kerr-Shaw joins the latest “Fintech Focus episode to discuss how proper preparation can help significantly reduce regulatory scrutiny and sanctions, reputational impact and risk of resultant litigation. A member of the firm’s global Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice, Nico...

Alex Drylewski , co-head of Skadden's Web3 and Digital Assets Group, discusses the significant shift in U.S. crypto policy under the Trump administration with host Joseph Kamyar . Alex highlights recent regulatory developments, including the executive order on "Strengthening American Leadership and Digital Financial Technology" and the SEC's formation of a new crypto task force. He shares insight...

With regulators increasingly scrutinizing IT and security risks for fintechs, host Joseph Kamyar invites Skadden colleague Susanne Werry for a discussion about the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which becomes effective next month.  The act is expected to compel financial entities and relevant technology providers to reexamine  existing contracts, policies, procedures and...

When it comes to AI in the consumer financial services context, U.S. laws lag somewhat behind the technology. But as Darren Welch explains in this edition of “Fintech Focus,” regulators are indeed targeting AI.  Skadden consumer financial services partner, Darren Welch joins host Joseph Kamyar in this episode of “Fintech Focus” for a discussion on AI in the fintech sector, specifically fair l...

U.K. regulators, as well as regulators worldwide,  are taking a tough line on corporate crime. To guide fintechs on the current landscape, Jonathan Benson joins the latest episode of “Fintech Focus” to discuss trends and developments that we’re seeing for fintechs regarding sanctions compliance.  Tune in to this conversation led by host Joseph Kamyar as they discuss recent cases and offe...

Host Joseph Kamyar is joined for this episode of “Fintech Focus” by Susanne Chishti , founder of FINTECH Circle , for a look at the U.K. fintech investment landscape, in particular investment levels and trends and how they’re shaping deal terms in the U.K. They also look at the various fintech verticals and their increased use of AI, among other industry topics. 💡 Meet Your Host 💡 Name: Joseph K...

In this follow-up to episode three’s discussion about growth-stage fintechs navigating workforces in a regulated environment, host Joseph Kamyar is joined by Skadden colleagues Helena Derbyshire and Sebastian Barling for a conversation about how fintechs can manage the exits of senior employees and managers.  Helena and Sebastian cover topics including processes for dismissing employees, requ...

For growth-stage fintechs, managing a rapidly growing workforce within a structured regulatory environment can be a challenge. Sebastian Barling and Damian Babic join host Joseph Kamyar for this episode of “Fintech Focus” to guide fintech employers on this fluid regulatory environment. They share insight into necessary documentation to factor into the onboarding process of senior hires, key employ...

There have been big headlines in the world of AI over the past few weeks.  In this episode of Skadden’s “Fintech Focus” podcast, host Joseph Kamyar is joined by Nicola Kerr-Shaw to discuss AI safety within the fintech sector. They delve into recent developments, including the EU AI Act and the U.K.-U.S. landmark agreement on AI safety. The episode also covers key takeaways for financial servi...

On this inaugural episode of the “Fintech Focus” podcast — which will examine trends and developments throughout the fintech space  — Skadden attorneys Joseph Kamyar and Azad Ali kick off a series that will look at the extent to which regulators are dictating fintech investment terms. To begin the series, Joseph and Azad take a look at neobanks —  which have been garnering much attention...

From Skadden, Fintech Focus is a podcast exploring the latest global legal and regulatory issues in the fintech space, from dealmaking and finance trends, to advancements in AI and digital currencies, to the implications of regulatory and enforcement priorities. Whether you’re an investor, CEO or in-house counsel, we’ll help you get up to speed quickly on developments impacting the fintech industr...