Podcasts about embedded finance

Kaushal Verma, Head of Global Banking CoE, Newgen SoftwareTechnology has revolutionised lending and the loan origination process. Increasing speed of approval is a huge advantage. SMEs may now access the funds they need almost instantly. Modern digital lending platforms are more flexible, lending practices are more transparent – as examples of this, Kaushal Verma, Head of Global Banking CoE for Newgen Software cites the changing lending market in the UAE. In conversation with Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence, he also highlights how the use of AI in lending decision-making may help narrow the SME funding gap. 

Gäste:Prof. Dr. Silke Finken | International School of ManagementPatrick Henrich | CommerzbankJoris Hensen | Deutsche BankKai Wirthwein | First Financial Angesichts des hohen Aufwands, der für die Umsetzung von FIDA (Financial Data Access) zu erwarten ist, fragen sich viele – vor allem kleinere und mittlere – Kreditinstitute, worauf sie sich vorbereiten müssen. Die Standardisierung von Daten sowie die Bewertung und entsprechende Priorisierung von Use Cases sind sicherlich Aufgaben, mit denen man sich schon jetzt beschäftigen sollte. Die aktuelle Stammtischrunde mit Professor Dr. Silke Finken, Patrick Henrich, Joris Hensen, Dr. Christoph Huck, Ute Kolck und Kai Wirthwein gibt weitere wichtige Denkanstöße.

Welcome to The Chrisman Commentary, your go-to daily mortgage news podcast, where industry insights meet expert analysis. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, this podcast delivers the latest updates on mortgage rates, capital markets, and the forces shaping the housing finance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to stay informed, you'll get clear, concise breakdowns of market trends and economic shifts that impact the mortgage world.In today's episode, we look at ways to parse through recent economic data. Plus, Robbie sits down with Realfinity's Kipper Bush to discuss how embedded finance can empower real estate professionals with seamless mortgage solutions at the point of sale. And we close with the figures from the April payrolls report.Today's episode is sponsored by CreditXpert—the credit optimization platform that helps today's top mortgage originators and more than 60,000 mortgage professionals qualify more applicants, make more competitive offers, reduce LLPA premiums and close more loans. Download your free copy of the credit optimization playbook today at creditxpert.com/chrisman. 

In the final episode recorded live from Money 20/20 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Eyal sits down with leaders from the the three major U.S. core banking providers: Hashim Toussaint, General Manager of Digital & Open Banking at FIS; Chad Killingsworth, Head of Engineering at Jack Henry; and Sunil Sachdev, SVP, Head of Embedded Finance at Fiserv. Among them, these three providers serve not dozens or even hundreds of banks, but thousands, as they enable the long tail of a richly diverse and populous American banking ecosystem. Given their reach, for open banking to succeed in the U.S. the cores will have to embrace it, and throughout this discussion our guests break down exactly how their firms intend to do so. The conversation covers the latest regulatory developments, including the new compliance timeline, the exclusion of smaller banks from regulatory requirements, and how the U.S. cores are ultimately being driven by the real demands of digitally-savvy consumers more than by regulatory mandates. Specifically they discuss:The role of core banking providersThe CFPB rule and compliance timelines Security frameworks and API strategies Smaller banks' exclusion from regulationThe choice to build vs. buy vs. partner

In this episode of TechMagic, hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler unpack the cutting-edge innovations transforming finance and commerce in 2025. Along with special guest Nabil Manji, SVP of Fintech Growth at Worldpay, the trio discusses the rise of digital wallets and embedded finance, as well as the power of AI agents and real-time payments. They explore how technology is redefining money movement on a global scale and tackle the impact of quantum computing on payment security. They look at the challenges of AI safety and what companies like Shopify are doing to lead the charge. A must-listen for anyone curious about the future of fintech.What you will learn:How digital wallets are transforming global commerceWhy embedded finance is revolutionizing delivery of financial services to customersThe evolution of real-time payments across different global markets How AI agents are reshaping commerce through automated purchasing Why stablecoins are emerging as a crucial tool for cross-border payments The impact of quantum computing on payment security The challenges facing traditional retail experiences Current concerns around AI chatbots and the need for stronger safety measuresThe growing pains of emerging tech trends, from Nintendo's preorder challenges to Meta's AI controversiesCome for the tech, stay for the magic!Nabil Manji BioNabil Manji is the Senior Vice President and Head of Fintech Growth and Financial Partnerships at Worldpay, where he leads strategic initiatives in emerging payment technologies and financial partnerships. With extensive experience in the payments industry, he oversees how Worldpay collaborates with banks, fintech companies, and card networks to shape the future of money movement. His expertise in payment infrastructure and involvement in Worldpay's Global Payments Report make him uniquely qualified to discuss how technological innovations are transforming the way we think about and handle transactions in an increasingly digital world. His strategic vision for the intersection of technology and finance provides valuable insights for businesses and professionals interested in the future of payments and financial technology.Nabil Manji on LinkedInKey Discussion Topics:00:00 Welcome to Tech Magic with Cathy Hackl & Lee Kebler02:44 AI & Mental Health: The Rise of Digital Therapy Solutions09:51 Nintendo Switch 2: When Preorders Go Wrong18:06 Slate Auto: Reimagining the Electric Truck25:44 The Three Pillars of AI in Payments with Nabil Manji39:37 Digital Wallets: The Evolution of Modern Payment Methods46:20 Cryptocurrency as Payment Infrastructure49:20 Understanding Embedded Commerce & Finance53:57 Quantum Computing's Impact on Payment Security01:03:47 Meta AI Controversy: Safety Concerns & Celebrity Voices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Embedded finance responds to consumer demands for speed and simplicity, transforming everyday platforms into financial ecosystems. Startups reshape business models and create new revenue streams through this approach. Convenience drives adoption, allowing consumers to manage transactions within preferred applications, shifting the transaction benchmark to a simple screen tap. Revenue from embedded finance platforms projects to increase from $21 billion in 2021 to $51 billion by 2026, with transaction volume reaching $7 trillion, representing 10% of U.S. financial transactions. Technological advancements like Open APIs facilitate efficient integration, lowering costs and complexity for startups. Embedded finance enables companies to monetize transactions, enhancing customer loyalty through financial services like payments and loans. Traditional banks face challenges with legacy systems that hinder modernization and competitiveness against agile fintech companies. While some banks invest in Open API technology, others struggle due to outdated leadership and regulations. Customers now expect integrated platforms with various financial services seamlessly delivered in a user-friendly environment. Partnerships with technology providers can aid banks, but achieving a seamless user experience remains essential for competitive advantage. Learn more on this news visit us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nach dem Hin und Her um FIDA haben die Verhandlungen im Europäischen Rat inzwischen begonnen. Während auf politischer Ebene unter anderem noch über den Anwendungsbereich und die Umsetzungsfrist diskutiert wird, haben die Arbeiten zur Gestaltung der Schemes längst begonnen. BiPRO, das Brancheninstitut für Prozessoptimierung, welches die FiDA-Scheme Policy Commission leitet, hat hier schon viel Vorarbeit geleistet – nicht nur für die Versicherungsbranche. Im aktuellen Open-Banking-Stammtisch diskutieren wir mit Prof. Dr. Silke Finken (International School of Management), Patrick Henrich (Commerzbank), Dzmitry Permiakou und Torsten Jäger (BiPRO), wie die Bankbranche hiervon profitieren und Aufwände reduzieren kann.

George Toumbev, Chief Commercial Officer, NatWest Boxed BaaS provider NatWest Boxed has gone live with its first customer, the AA, which will use Boxed's embedded finance platform to offer financial products to millions of personal breakdown members and insurance customers as well as the broader market. The venture marks the first time 2 leading UK brands have agreed a strategic partnership to embed financial services into the customer journey. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence discusses the new offering with NatWest Boxed's CCO George Toumbev.

Citizens Bank is advancing its digital payments strategy in 2025, with a focus on embedded finance and omnichannel capabilities. For example, Citizens is moving from screen scraping to an API-enabled environment, allowing it to use insights from its private banking segment in other segments, such as SMB, mid-market and commercial, Taira Hall, executive vice president and head of enterprise payments at the $217.5 billion Citizens, tells Bank Automation News in this episode of “The Buzz” podcast. “One of the benefits of having an enterprise payments function is … we can look at all of our core payment rails and understand at scale … It's sort of bringing this intertwined aspect to it … making sure that anything we build in one place has connectivity tissue into the rest of the bank,” she says. The bank, she says, is moving forward with its multiyear digital transformation, focusing on: Fintech partnerships; Data and analytics investment; AI deployment; and  Expanded capabilities for existing tools, such as the bank's SMB-focused Cash Flow Essentials payments platform. Learn more from Hall about how Citizens is looking to balance relationship banking with digital innovation in this episode of “The Buzz.” Subscribe to The Buzz Podcast on iTunes or Spotify, or download the episode.

Episode Topic Embedded finance is revolutionizing the way businesses and consumers interact with financial services. In this episode of PayPod, we dive into this transformative trend with Renata Caine, General Manager of Banking as a Service (BaaS) at Green Dot Corporation. Renata shares her insights on how embedded finance seamlessly integrates banking solutions into non-financial platforms, allowing brands to enhance customer engagement and drive business growth. With digital banking becoming a core component of many industries, businesses are increasingly adopting embedded finance solutions to create more streamlined, user-friendly financial experiences. Tune in as we explore why embedded finance is not just a trend but the future of fintech. Lessons You'll Learn What makes embedded finance a game-changer in fintech? In this episode, you'll learn how businesses are leveraging banking-as-a-service (BaaS) to offer integrated financial solutions. Renata highlights how companies are using embedded finance to increase customer loyalty and streamline payment processes. You'll also gain insights into the role of trust and security in financial technology, as well as the regulatory landscape shaping this evolving space. Whether you're a fintech enthusiast or a business leader exploring financial integration, this episode will help you understand why embedded finance is here to stay. About Our Guest  Renata Cain is a seasoned fintech leader with nearly two decades of experience in payments and embedded finance. As General Manager of BaaS at Green Dot Corporation, she oversees the company's embedded finance brand, Arc, which helps businesses integrate seamless banking and payment solutions. With a background in psychology and a passion for financial technology, Renata brings a unique perspective to the industry. She has played a key role in developing embedded finance solutions that empower businesses and enhance customer experiences.    Topics Covered Embedded finance is reshaping how businesses integrate financial services, with BaaS playing a critical role in this transformation. In this episode,  Renata Cain discusses how companies are embedding digital banking into their platforms to increase user retention and improve payment processing. We explore how trust and compliance influence fintech adoption and why businesses are prioritizing seamless financial solutions. Other topics include consumer behavior, security concerns, and the future outlook of embedded finance in an evolving regulatory landscape.  

Brazil is an important and large market. It therefore makes sense to adapt global services to serve and accommodate specific markets, especially those as large and financially active as Brazil. Bettr, an AI-driven lending business under Ant International, announced its official launch in Brazil to expand small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) lending to support local and regional economic development by working with local partners. It formed a strategic partnership with AliExpress to bring a new financing solution, Bettr Working Capital, to local merchants operating on AliExpress. Bettr Finance Service for Brazilian E-Commerce launched Bettr Working Capital will gradually roll out, with the first batch of disbursements starting on March 17. As Latin America's largest digital economy, Brazil continues to experience rapid e-commerce growth, with millions of SMEs and micro-business owners thriving in this dynamic sector. However, access to financing remains a challenge for many, as SMEs' limited collateral, lack of standardized financial documentation, and other constraints make it difficult to secure funding. Bettr integrates AI-powered lending technology into the AliExpress platform to offer smarter and more accessible financing solutions. By analysing merchants' sales record and other unstructured business information from AliExpress, Bettr Working Capital provides affordable and tailored loan options, helping sellers access funds more easily to manage cash flow, grow their business, and expand into new categories. Leveraging AI, Bettr makes credit more inclusive. With alternative data-based modelling, it can conduct credit assessments quickly and accurately. Bettr is also enhancing its lending capabilities in compliance with Brazil's regulatory framework. AliExpress's deep e-commerce ecosystem enables seamless integration of financing solutions for sellers, allowing them to access the tailored credit product within its operational workflow through its merchant portal. Sellers can apply for flexible Bettr Working Capital via the "Financial Services" section in the AliExpress Seller Centre, with a simple digital application process featuring intuitive page interactions, real-time approval tracking, rapid fund disbursement and responsive customer service. With loan amounts starting from as small as BRL1,000, competitive interest rates, flexible instalment options and no collateral requirements, Bettr Working Capital is designed to reduce financing costs and ease the financial burden on SME borrowers. Merchants can access Bettr Working Capital on AliExpress Seller Centre, selecting loan amount and repayment options (*Actual credit line and interest rates are subject to the rates displayed in the system at the time of loan application.) "We are thrilled to launch Bettr's lending service in Brazil, a market with vibrant economy landscape and strong entrepreneurial spirit," said Quan Yu, General Manager of Ant International's Global Credit Tech, who also oversees Bettr's expansion in select markets. "Our partnership with AliExpress marks a meaningful first step in broadening financial access for local businesses, and Bettr looks forward to expanding this impact to more regions. SMEs make up the vast majority of businesses globally, yet many still struggle to secure the funding they need to grow. By harnessing the power of AI and collaborating with diverse local partners, we are dedicated to turning cutting-edge technologies into real and practical solutions with offerings like Bettr Working Capital, empowering SMEs to unlock new growth opportunities, drive innovation, and contribute to the real economy. This commitment lies at the heart of our mission to bring small and beautiful changes to the world." "We are very excited about this partnership with Bettr, which will further enhance the support offered to local sellers in Brazil. This collaboration reinforces our commitment to helping small and medium-sized businesses thrive by...

O cooperativismo financeiro tem um papel importante na sociedade brasileira, oferecendo uma alternativa ao modelo tradicional de instituições financeiras e promovendo uma relação mais próxima com seus associados. No contexto atual, em que empresas ampliam suas plataformas e estruturam ecossistemas para oferecer soluções integradas, as cooperativas também estão adotando novas abordagens e explorando oportunidades de inovação organicamente e via parcerias.No quarto episódio da série Orquestradores de Ecossistemas, produzida pelo Fintech Talks em parceria com a 180 Seguros, os hosts Bruno Diniz e Mauro D'Ancona, CEO da 180 Seguros, recebem Moacir Niehues, Diretor Executivo da Sicredi Vale do Piquiri ABCD, para discutir como o Sicredi tem se adaptado a esse cenário.A conversa aborda a evolução do cooperativismo no Brasil, a transição do Sicredi para os grandes centros urbanos e sua estratégia para integrar novas soluções financeiras, inclusive seguros, assim como não financeiras. Também exploramos o papel da intercooperação entre as cooperativas, os desafios da competição com bancos e fintechs e as inovações adotadas pelo Sicredi, incluindo Embedded Finance, Open Finance e novas interfaces digitais baseadas em IA.Assista agora e entenda como o cooperativismo está se posicionando no atual mercado financeiro e quais estratégias o Sicredi tem adotado para ampliar seu impacto!***Esse programa é um oferecimento da 180 Seguros, a primeira seguradora tech do Brasil. Ofereça seguros de forma customizada e integrada à jornada de compra dos seus clientes para gerar mais valor para seus clientes e resultados para o seu negócio.

Bindesh Pandey, Group VP, Digital Financial Solutions, Comviva TechnologiesBanks have historically viewed FinTechs as disruptors – a view that many FinTechs would themselves take. However, times change, and technology evolves. Now the bank/FinTech relationship is more complex and nuanced. Competition is fierce in some areas while mutually beneficial collaboration is the order of the day elsewhere. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Bindesh Pandey, Group Vice President of Digital Financial Solutions at Comviva about the factors dictating the shape of relations between banks and FinTechs.

Pat Bermingham, CEO, Adflex The end is in sight for direct debits and card on file payments with the coming of VRPs, allowing flexible, automated payments between bank accounts… also in focus, virtual cards, slower payments (!) tokenisation and embedded payments, including the grow of B2B BNPL. Pat Bermingham, CEO of B2B digital payment processor Adflex, speaks to Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence

Embedded finance, AI, and digital transformation aren't just buzzwords—they're reshaping how financial products are built, delivered, and scaled. But with the rapid pace of change, how can fintechs, lenders, and financial institutions stay ahead?On this episode of The Lending Link, Matt Tepper, VP of Global Marketing at GDS Link, sits down with Angi Milano, CEO of Maven Advisory, to unpack the trends and challenges defining fintech's future. With over a decade of experience in digital marketing, sales, and enterprise fintech partnerships, Angi has been on the frontlines of major acquisitions and scaling efforts. Now, through Maven Advisory, she helps fintechs refine their go-to-market strategies, pinpoint their ideal customers, and drive sustainable growth.

A infraestrutura financeira tem um papel essencial na construção de ecossistemas cada vez mais integrados e eficientes. Empresas que oferecem Banking as a Service (BaaS) estão viabilizando novas oportunidades para diferentes setores, permitindo que companhias sem licença bancária ofereçam produtos financeiros de forma fluida e integrada. Esse movimento tem sido fundamental para a expansão do Embedded Finance, possibilitando a criação de experiências mais completas para os consumidores.Para explorar esse tema em profundidade, o Fintech Talks, em parceria com a 180 Seguros, apresenta o terceiro episódio da série "Orquestradores de Ecossistemas", conduzida por Bruno Diniz e Mauro D'Ancona, Co-founder e CEO da 180 Seguros.Neste episódio, recebemos Pedro Mac Dowell, CEO e Co-fundador da QI Tech, para discutir como players de infraestrutura financeira estão habilitando ecossistemas e transformando a dinâmica do mercado atual. Pedro compartilha sua visão sobre a evolução do BaaS, os desafios regulatórios e a importância de uma tecnologia proprietária para garantir escalabilidade e eficiência.Assista agora e descubra por que a infraestrutura financeira é uma peça fundamental para o futuro dos ecossistemas digitais!***Esse programa é um oferecimento da 180 Seguros, a primeira seguradora tech do Brasil. Ofereça seguros de forma customizada e integrada à jornada de compra dos seus clientes para gerar mais valor para seus clientes e resultados para o seu negócio.

Yaacov Martin, CEO, The Jifiti GroupEmbedded finance solutions allow banks to extend their reach and potentially offer more personalised services. BNPL is still growing but also still in need of a regulatory framework. The Jifiti Group is a US-based global technology company. One of its main products is a white-labelled embedded lending platform for banks, lenders and merchants. Yaacov Martin, the company's CEO speaks to Robin Amlôl of IBS Intelligence about the consumer lending ecosystem. 

In this episode of the Leaders in Payments podcast, host Greg Myers speaks with Jo Phillips and Will Corbera, co-CEOs of Payabli, about how modern payment infrastructure is transforming vertical SaaS platforms.Jo and Will highlight the growing shift from legacy payment systems to embedded payments, allowing software companies to seamlessly integrate payment acceptance while unlocking new revenue streams. Payabli's approach is built around the three Ps: Pay In, Pay Out, and Pay Ops, offering a unified API infrastructure that simplifies payments and enhances user experiences.The conversation dives into the challenges SaaS companies face when monetizing payments—ranging from fragmented solutions to a lack of control over user experiences. Payabli solves these problems by providing a developer-friendly API and no-code solutions that allow businesses to customize their payment offerings effortlessly.Additionally, they discuss the importance of pricing flexibility, interchange optimization, and split funding, catering to the unique needs of different industries. With a strong focus on innovation, Payabli is expanding into AI-powered solutions, real-time payments, and digital lockbox technology to further streamline payments.This episode underscores why embedded payments are no longer optional for SaaS platforms—they are a strategic necessity.

Matiss Ansviesulis, Entrepreneur & Angel InvestorMatiss Ansviesulis co-founded Creamfinance (rebranded to AvaFin.com) in 2012 in Latvia. The firm was taken over by Capitec in 2024. Ansviesulis has not been idle, co-founding a string of FinTechs including Spanda Capital, NewSchool, Esketit, FU Capital, and Money.jo. Here, he talks to Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence about the challenges of helping the unbanked in emerging markets, and how Latvia and the other Baltic states have developed a thriving FinTech ecosystem.

In this episode of PayFAQ: The Embedded Payments Podcast, host Ian Hillis welcomes Matt Downs, President of Worldpay for Platforms, to discuss software-led payments predictions for 2025 and beyond. With decades of experience in payments, Matt provided invaluable insights on emerging trends, regulatory changes, and the future of Embedded Finance. 

How can product leaders scale enterprise businesses in the highly regulated financial industry? In this episode hosted by Sid Shaik, Treasuer Financial CPO Julia Stefani shares insights on leveraging personalization powered by AI and the potential of embedded finance to drive innovation and accessibility in FinTech. Tune in to learn Julia's strategies for preparing teams, identifying growth engines, and sustaining success in a rapidly evolving market.

Episode Topic In this episode of Pay Pod, Kevin Rosenquist engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Rohit Jayachandran, Senior Vice President at Mphasis, a global leader in digital transformation. With over 21 years of experience at the forefront of innovation, Rohit delves into critical topics like modernizing legacy systems, the transformative power of artificial intelligence, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. The discussion highlights how businesses can navigate the challenges of digital transformation while maintaining a balance between technological ambition and human-centric leadership. Lessons You'll Learn This episode offers invaluable insights into the core principles driving successful leadership in today's rapidly evolving world. Rohit emphasizes the importance of being high-tech, high-touch, and high-trust in building meaningful connections with employees and clients alike. He also sheds light on the role of AI in accelerating product development, streamlining operations, and enabling businesses to stay agile in a competitive market. Additionally, the rise of embedded finance and its implications for traditional financial institutions are explored, along with how co-innovation can deliver groundbreaking solutions tailored to client needs. About Our Guest Rohit Jayachandran, Senior Vice President at Mphasis, is a visionary leader with over two decades of experience in fintech and digital transformation. Throughout his tenure, he has been instrumental in leading initiatives that modernize legacy systems, adopt AI-driven innovations, and foster collaborative approaches to problem-solving. Known for his deep commitment to ambition, touch, and trust, Rohit's leadership style is a testament to his belief in delivering exceptional value to both employees and clients. His work at Infosys includes pioneering projects such as the Sparkle Innovation Lab, which focuses on contextual, client-specific innovation. Topics Covered The episode explores a wide range of critical themes, including how businesses are adapting their leadership strategies in a post-COVID world to foster stronger employee and customer engagement. Rohit also discusses the challenges of legacy systems and the revolutionary role of AI in enhancing operational efficiency and product velocity. The conversation delves into the rise of embedded finance, examining its impact on customer experience and traditional financial services. Lastly, the episode highlights Infosys' Sparkle Innovation Lab and its unique co-innovation approach, which has led to significant breakthroughs in contextual and scalable solutions for clients.  

Embedded financial products and flexible payment solutions are reshaping how consumers interact with banking services. As commerce increasingly shifts toward integrated experiences, the ability to seamlessly embed financial services — from buy-now-pay-later options to comprehensive lending solutions — directly into the purchase journey has become critical for merchants and financial institutions. Terry O'Neil, Head of Connected Commerce for Citi Retail Services and Head of Strategic Partnerships for Citi U.S. Personal Banking, joins the Banking Transformed podcast to discuss how the convergence of traditional banking capabilities with modern digital experiences creates new growth opportunities while challenging established business models. The discussion explores the impact on consumers, merchants, and financial institutions as we move toward an increasingly integrated financial ecosystem.

Alipay+ continues to develop and grow it's payment solutions, and recently announced some new options for it's digital wallets. This work has focussed on the WorldFirst and Antom, fintech offerings. Strategically they have identified 11 million possible users and also SMEs in Asian market who could benefit from these improved services. Initially Southeast Asia and South Asia have been targeted for the first wave of potential users for these fintech products. Ant International aims to continue to grow by leveraging AI aided business solutions in these areas, as well as across the three prime businesses in their portfolio. Ant International expands WorldFirst and Antom Payment Ecosystems With a series of organisational and strategic upgrades in 2024, Ant International, a leading global digital payment and financial technology provider, reported robust growth over the past year among all its four pillar businesses, Alipay+, Antom, WorldFirst and Embedded Finance. Alipay+ expanded its vibrant wallet-based payment and digtalisation space that further strengthens WorldFirst and Antom, the two business fintech services. The new Embedded Finance segment deepens Ant International's ecosystem by offering a rich array of FX, treasury management, inclusive lending and other AI-powered fintech solutions to clients and partners across the other three main businesses. "2024 has been a transformative year for Ant International," said Peng Yang, Chief Executive Officer of Ant International. "We are committed to advance inclusive growth through AI-powered innovation and collaboration on cross-border travel, trade, commerce and inclusive finance." Based in Singapore, Ant International provides partners across industries and markets a comprehensive range of digital payment and financial technology solutions. It is committed to driving inclusive growth through open collaboration and continuous innovation. Among Ant International's notable progresses in 2024 so far: Alipay+: Ant International's cross-border mobile payment and digitalisation technology solutions. Alipay+ leads the industry in collaboration with 35 leading mobile payment partners, including e-wallets, banking apps and BNPL apps, etc., connecting over 90 million merchants in 66 markets to 1.6 billion user accounts. It has also formed strategic partnerships with national standardised QR schemes, such as Singapore's SGQR, Malaysia's PayNet, South Korea's ZeroPay, Cambodia's KHQR, Nepal's NepalPay QR and Sri Lanka's LankaPay. Among the global merchants accepting QR code payments via Alipay+, over 90% are SMEs, reflecting Ant International's focus on inclusive digital transformation. Cross-border transactions of global payment partners together (excluding Alipay) via Alipay+ registered three times year-on-year increase in 2024, where Alipay maintains the leadership. Alipay+ builds a broader digital payment and digitalisation ecosystem for other pillar businesses of Ant International. Antom: a leading merchant payment and digitisation services provider, offering one-stop, vertical-specific digital payment solutions to merchants of all sizes. Total payment volume (TPV) of Antom's direct acquiring services nearly doubled between January and November 2024 over same period of 2023. Antom continues to strengthen its payment processing capabilities across all payment channels. Antom's card processing volume grew over 10 times from that of previous year, while delivering top notch authorization rates to its global enterprise merchants. Antom continues to launch tech-driven innovative solutions to provide more secure and efficient services at lower cost to its customers. Antom Copilot helped enhance operational efficiency for merchants by reducing the payment channel integration time from 5 to 10 days to only a few minutes. Antom EasySafePay streamlined digital wallet payments procedures, eliminating the need to redirect from merchant checkout page to the user's wallet app, and offers full acco...

In the ever-evolving world of fintech and open banking, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Few understand this better than Peter Renton. He is the CEO and founder of Renton Co., a fintech consulting firm specializing in media, thought leadership, and event support. Renton is the former chairman and co-founder of Fintech Nexus (formerly LendIt Fintech). He has led fintech innovation for over a decade. His work has shaped the industry during this time. In today's episode of the Tearsheet podcast, Renton shared his insights on the current state of fintech. He shares his insights on where he sees the industry heading. Renton has a keen understanding of the fintech sector. His insights provide valuable guidance for established companies and newcomers in the industry. "Without doubt, the most interesting space in fintech in 2024 is the banking as a service space," Renton states. "Because of the way the banking system in this country is structured, we need banking as a service. And it's not going away." The evolution of fintech events Renton's journey in the fintech world was punctuated with the creation of LendIt. It is a conference that grew from a small gathering of 350 people to a major industry event attracting 5,000 attendees. As the fintech landscape evolved, so did the event. It expanded its focus from peer-to-peer lending to encompass broader fintech topics. "We expanded beyond lending and started it in 2017 and got going in like 2018, 2019 where we became a real fintech event," Renton explains. This evolution mirrors the broader changes in the fintech industry. These include specialized lending platforms to comprehensive financial services providers. The changing face of fintech conferences Large-scale events like Money 2020 and Fintech Meetup still attract many attendees. Renton observes a rising trend of smaller, more specialized events organized by fintech companies. "What you're seeing in the event space is more and more companies doing their small events," he observes. These specialized gatherings allow companies to showcase thought leadership. They help to engage with their target audience. Opportunities in Banking-as-a-Service and Embedded Finance Renton sees significant potential in the banking-as-a-service (BaaS) sector, despite recent challenges. He believes that new regulations will provide clarity and stability. This will create opportunities for community banks. As a result, they will be able to expand their reach through BaaS offerings. "If you want to grow your community bank, it's hard to do that geographically now," Renton explains. "But if you open up a BaaS line of business, there are ways you can grow your bank." Embedded finance is closely related to BaaS. It is another area Renton highlights as ripe for innovation. He points to companies like Pipe. They are bringing fintech solutions to non-financial businesses. Particularly in the vertical SaaS space. The promise of Open Banking Looking ahead, Renton is particularly excited about the potential of open banking. With the anticipated release of new CFPB rules on open banking, he foresees a wave of innovation. "Open banking... is going to be a moment in time, but then that's going to be in place and people are going to understand the rules of the road," Renton predicts. "I think there's a massive opportunity once that gets going. And when all the data, when your data becomes yours and it becomes more portable. There's going to be a wave of new fintech companies that are going to kind of use that and take advantage of that."

In der heutigen Folge plaudern wir über Embedded Finance und wie APIs das Finanzökosystem neu definieren können. Speziell sprechen wir über die Gründung des API-Programms der Deutschen Bank. Neben der Entwicklung und Einführung konkreter Embedded-Finance-Produkte, sorgte das API-Programm auch für Veränderung im Herzen des Unternehmens. „Zum ersten Mal in der Geschichte der Bank wurde die IT weniger als interner Dienstleister betrachtet, sondern als Motor eines neuen Geschäftsmodells.“ Zu Gast haben wir den Gründer des API Programms, Joris Hensen. Freut Euch auf Diskussionen rund um: Wie ist es dem API-Team gelungen, traditionelle Strukturen aufzubrechen und Neues zu schaffen? Welche Schritte waren notwendig, um eine solche Transformation innerhalb der Bank zu erreichen? Welche Rolle spielen Partnerschaften mit FinTechs für den Erfolg der dbAPI? FIDA: Was müssen wir für Weichen stellen? In wie weit werden datenbasierte Geschäftsmodelle die Herangehensweise verändern, Produkte zu entwickeln? Welche Veränderungen wirken auf regionale Banken ein? Viel Spaß beim Hören! Fragen, Anregungen und Feedback sehr gerne an mail@plaudertaschen-podcast.de Euer Plaudertaschen-Team Dieser Podcast wird präsentiert von: => GuideCom AG - Unsere Heimat ist die Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, denn seit mehr als 20 Jahren dürfen wir nahezu alle Sparkassen und Verbundpartner als Digitalisierungsexperte begleiten. Mit der GuideCom Sales & Service Cloud bieten wir den Finanzinstituten eine integrierte, datengetriebene Plattform für den Firmenkundenvertrieb. Durch einen starken Fokus auf Kundenzentrierung, Kollaboration und Automatisierung ist sie die Grundlage für eine zukunftsorientierte, erfolgreiche Zusammenarbeit. => S Broker AG & Co. KG - Innovative und bedarfsorientierte Lösungen „as a Service“ für das Wertpapiergeschäft der Sparkassen. => Sparkassen Consulting GmbH - Wir. Beraten. Sparkassen. Folge direkt herunterladen

In this rebirth of the FinTech Files podcast, George Aliferis speaks to Lars Markull about embedded finance, discussing its progression, challenges, and potential future developments. The conversation covers notable examples such as Shopify and Starbucks which show successful integration of financial services to enhance customer value. Lars touches on the importance of selecting the right partners, the nuances of different financial products, and the potential for embedded finance in sectors like B2B, B2C, and beyond. The discussion also explores the idea of 'fantasy fintech' and how non-financial companies can creatively integrate financial services to drive revenue and customer value. More about Lars Markull & Embedded Finance Review Follow Lars on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larsmarkull/ Subscribe to Embedded Finance Review (newsletter, podcast, events): https://www.embeddedfinancereview.com/ Watch his YouTube channel  @LarsMarkull  The slides are from this presentation: https://www.embeddedfinancereview.com/p/how-to-win-in-embedded-finance-my-29-slide-intro-guide TO GO FURTHER Challenge the status quo, cut through the hype, and debunk misleading marketing claims.

Come behind the scenes of one of the largest NeoBanks in Southeast Asia! Zubin Rada Krishnan, CEO at BigPay, shares BigPay's mission of leveling up people's lives through accessible and simple financial services and explains how BigPay aims to promote financial well-being by shaping positive spending habits and providing innovative financial products.We discuss the unique challenges and opportunities in the Southeast Asian fintech market, the importance of empathy in product development and leadership, BigPay's exciting developments like their expansion into Thailand, their partnership with AirAsia MOVE, their innovative stashes solutions and much more!BigPay is committed to providing the financial services that Southeast Asians need to live better lives, by providing accessible, transparent, simple and secure digital financial services. From cross-border and domestic payments to international transfers, credit, micro-insurance, personal loans, and smart budgeting, BigPay continues to innovate to level-up Southeast Asian lives - one transaction at a time.

Send us a textJust about every credit union wants - indeed needs - new members and that's exactly what Union Credit focuses on by providing embedded finance tools to deliver a steady stream of new members to participating credit unions.And get this: credit unions sign month to month deals with Union Credit.  So it has to perform to keep credit unions. And a credit union can tell Union Credit how many new, approved and funded loans it wants to get this month.On the show today is CRO and co-founder Barry Kirby and you know him because he was SVP at CuneNexus which in 2020 was bought by CUNA Mutual. The basic CuneXus idea was to provide tools that let a credit union show members loans and credit cards they already were pre-approved for.  Union Credit, which has TruStage, formerly CUNA Mutual, as a key investor  is taking the kernel of that idea and helping credit unions extend pre approved loans to current non members who - and this is key - can easily be memberized. How does Union Credit work that magic? Kirby gives the details in this show.How many credit unions have in effect created an obstacle course for prospective new members to complete before they are accepted as a member and that also means before they are offered a loan?  And how many of those prospects drop out before they complete the obstacle course?Union Credit offers a better, easier path, both for the prospective member and the credit union.Listen up.Like what you are hearing? Find out how you can help sponsor this podcast here. Very affordable sponsorship packages are available. Email rjmcgarvey@gmail.com  And like this podcast on whatever service you use to stream it. That matters.  Find out more about CU2.0 and the digital transformation of credit unions here. It's a journey every credit union needs to take. Pronto

The 2024 NEXT Forum, hosted by Travillian and Newcleus LLC at the Borgata Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. Day of Education – Session #5 Go Back Three Spaces: Reflecting on the State of Embedded Finance - A discussion covering the risks, rewards and current opportunities for community banks pursuing an embedded finance strategy. This conversation is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Panelists: Robert Keil, Chief Fintech Officer, FinWise Bank Stanley Orszula, Partner, Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP Emily Reisig, SVP, Emprise Embedded Strategic Relationship Leader, Emprise Bank Moderators: Jeff Nowicki, Chief Banking Officer, Treasury Prime Keith Daly, Principal, Travillian

Lex is interviewing Sankaet Pathak, the former CEO and founder of Synapse, and CEO and current founder of Foundation, to explore what happened with Synapse, the banking as a service industry, and key lessons learned. The discussion covers Synapse's origins, the reliance on bank partners like Evolve, the discovery of reconciliation issues and missing payments, and the eventual sale of Synapse to TabaPay. Pathak shares details on the various categories of "breaks" they uncovered, including debits from customer accounts, undisclosed fees, and the challenges around the Mercury migration. The episode also touches on potential regulatory oversights, the role of blockchain technology, and Pathak's perspective on his critics. The summary provides a comprehensive overview of the issues faced by Synapse and the broader implications for the banking infrastructure space. MENTIONED IN THE CONVERSATION Topics: BaaS, API, Open Banking, payments, banking, Fintech, Embedded Finance, regulation Tags: Synapse, Foundation, Evolve Bank, Mercury Bank, TabaPay, Yotta, FDIC ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT 

Listen to the story of Deep Singh and Kaia Parv from CrediLinq.AICrediLinq is on a mission to drive financial inclusion for SMEs through their API tech infrastructure that integrates into any online platform (like Amazon and TikTok) to provide B2B buyers and sellers financing based on their digital footprint. Unlike traditional players, CrediLinq is not just a financing solution, but rather the technology layer.With CrediLinq's API tech infrastructure, any platform business can tap into this opportunity and leverage CrediLinq's proprietary AI credit underwriting engine to provide credit to their SMEs and drive stickiness. At publication of this episode, CrediLinq.AI is actively raising funds.Angel investors Tasneen Padiath and Shalini Khatwani join the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast (36:20).Hosted by Hester Spiegel and Maaike Doyer, founders of Epic Angels.

Deeptech startups build their business models on high-tech innovations in AI, engineering, quantum computing, and more. While they demand significant upfront capital and longer development cycles, their disruptive solutions have the potential to generate high returns. In this episode of EY FinTech and bEYond, we present the second installment of our Startup Academy series, where we focus on understanding venture capital and explore the key criteria for investing in startups, with a particular emphasis on deeptech. Together with industry experts, Andreas Fischer, Founding Partner of First Momentum Ventures, and Thomas Youmans, Co-Founder & CEO of Rhoman Aerospace—who is also a former participant of the EY Startup Academy 2022 and winner of our Audience Award—we discuss why startups should consider venture capital, which types of startups benefit most from it, and how venture capital compares to other financing options. The EY Startup Academy is a six-week program which provides selected startups with the opportunity to advance their business models, participate in a series of workshops and fireside chats as well to access a partner network of investors, companies and other relevant actors in the startup ecosystem. The international program aims to prepare startups to become investor ready and provide them with support and expertise on their journey from idea to exit. The 8th batch of the EY Startup Academy specifically focused on FinTech and Tech startups active in AI, Open & Embedded Finance, ESG, and Anti-Money Laundering & FinCrime.  Hosts: Anna Caroline Gran, Senior Consultant Strategy & Transactions, and Caroline Peters, Senior Consultant Business Consulting. For feedback, suggestions for topics and guests or if you have questions, please contact us via email: eyfintechandbeyond@de.ey.com.

In this month's News From The Fintech Front, host Don Ginsel is joined by guests Alex Johnson and Gabriella Orille, marking a major milestone for the show: 500 unique guests! Key topics include the increasing role of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in transforming financial systems and how neobanks are strengthening ties with traditional banks to diversify their services. They also dive into the growth of Embedded Finance, reshaping consumer experiences by integrating financial services into everyday platforms, and innovations in RegTech and compliance technology to address regulatory challenges in fintech. The episode closes with the last Fintech Groove segment, promoting the upcoming Milan Fintech Summit, where Matteo Castelnuovo interviews Alberta Pelino. Pelino, herself a summit speaker, discusses gender equality in fintech, her experience founding We Are Fibi, and her mission to close the gender gap in finance through education and empowerment. Stay tuned as Breaking Banks Europe gears up to celebrate five years in two weeks! ‌ Connect with our guests: Alex Johnson - Founder, Fintech Takes https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexhjohnson Website: https://fintechtakes.com/ Subcribe now: https://newsletter.fintechtakes.com/ ‌ Gabriela Orille - Independent Board Member, Denarius https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielaorille Website: https://gabrielaorille.com/acerca-de/ ‌ Alberta Pelino - President, Young Ambassadors Society and CEO & Founder Fibi https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertapelino ‌

Firmen sollen künftig Konten und Kredite anbieten, obwohl sie selbst nichts damit am Hut haben. Wie das gehen soll und wo noch Hürden liegen, besprechen Lars Markull (Berater), Miriam Wohlfarth (Banxware), Christian Steiger (Lexware) und Anne Fromme-Schoen (Tide) im Podcast.

Strategic partnerships – those relationships between traditional financial institutions and fintechs – have become really integral as banks seek to modernize their offerings and fintechs aim to scale their operations and get distribution. KeyBank and Qolo have teamed up on an embedded finance offering. On today's episode, we sit with Jon Briggs, Head of Product and Innovation at KeyBank, and Patricia Montesi, Co-founder and CEO of Qolo. Their collaboration story begins two years ago when a single slide in Qolo's pitch deck caught KeyBank's attention. "We still talk about it today," Montesi recalls. "It was the ‘Series A: Winter Slide', which was all about how fintech had created this spiderweb ecosystem of suppliers. And sort of put the burden back on banks and corporates to bring it all together." Their shared goal of simplifying fintech sparked a partnership that's addressing how treasurer think about and use banking. As Briggs explains, "We enter partnerships because they need a lot of mind share, a lot of sweat equity." What set Qolo apart was their deep understanding of banking-grade compliance and operational risk. This makes the integration process less painful. The result of their collaboration? KeyVAM, a virtual account management system that simplifies money movement by consolidating balances and transactions in a virtual platform, reducing the need for organizations to manage multiple accounts or complex account structures. KeyBank's Jon Briggs and Qolo's Patricia Montesi are my guests today on the Tearsheet Podcast.

In this episode of the Fintech Chatter Podcast, Dexter sits down with Robert Kassis, a visionary leader and co-founder of DigiZoo, a digital consultancy supporting some of Australia's most innovative Fintech including 86 400, Volt Bank, Afterpay Money, Constantinople and Great Northern Bank.DigiZoo is at the forefront of transforming businesses through innovative digital solutions, helping organizations navigate the complexities of the digital landscape with confidence and agility.Robert shares his insights on the complexities of digital transformation in today's banks, how DigiZoo helps incumbents stay ahead of the curve, and the critical role that technology plays in driving business success. We also delve into the unique approach DigiZoo is developing by productising their service offering.Whether you're a founder/executive looking to enhance your product capability or someone interested in the latest trends in digital innovation, this episode offers valuable perspectives on how to thrive in the Fintech 2.0 era.Key Takeaways:The complexities of digital transformation in banks and legacy systems.BaaS? Embedded Finance? - What is the BIG opportunity in Fintech?Moving from a consultancy operating model to a product operating model.Bootstrapping and building sustainably.Attracting and retaining the best talent.The secret to successful partnerships.The future of digital consultancies and emerging trends in the industry.About Our Guest:Robert Kassis is the co-founder of DigiZoo, bringing years of experience in digital strategy and innovation. With a passion for helping businesses leverage technology to achieve their goals, Robert has been instrumental in positioning DigiZoo as a leading consultancy in the digital space.Show Notes:[01:35] Robert Kassis introduces DigiZoo and its core mission.[08:00] From service to product operating model.[12:39] Fixing problems - Avoiding hype. DigiZoo's unique approach to digital consultancy.[21:14] Case studies: The complexity of fixing bank legacy technology.[25:59] AI - The impacts and opportunities.[29:29] Finding the right tech talent.[36:15] Aligning purpose and values for sustainable growth.[40:29] What the future holds for Digizoo and their partners.Links & Resources:Visit DigiZoo's website: https://digizoo.com.au/Connect with Robert Kassis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-kassis-2238972/Subscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on [Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Your Preferred Platform]. Your feedback helps us bring more engaging content and insightful conversations to you.Join the Conversation:Got questions or thoughts on this episoSend us a textSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

O Nubank foi, por anos, um case de UX e crescimento no mercado financeiro, sobretudo no varejo pessoa física. De 2019 para cá, a instituição desenvolveu uma série de soluções voltadas para a realidade PJ, chegando até o portfólio de produtos de pagamento atual. Neste episódio conversamos com João Banzato, Gerente Geral do NuPay & e de Adquirência para PMEs no Nubank, que nos falou mais sobre as soluções disponibilizadas para as pequenas e médias empresas pela maior fintech do Brasil, tais como o link de pagamento e o Tap to Pay, bem como o próprio NuPay (para players maiores). Entenda mais sobre o desenvolvimento destes produtos, seus resultados e as expectativas em relação ao futuro deste nicho! ***** Esse programa é um oferecimento da Zoop, que traz ao mercado soluções de Fintech as a Service que habilitam serviços financeiros embarcados (Embedded Finance) em diferentes negócios. Além disso, a Zoop disponibiliza soluções de pagamento inovadoras como Tap to Pay, Split de pagamentos, ITP as a Service, dentre outras!

Sandeep Patil of QED Investors joins Nick to discuss From India to IPO: Cracking the Code of Cross-Border FinTech Investments, Regulation, and Market Dynamics. In this episode we cover: Investment Strategies in Asia and Australia, with a Focus on FinTech Companies Challenges of Starting a Successful Tech Company in India FinTech in India, Market Differences and Data Privacy Concerns FinTech Trends, Embedded Finance, Digital Infrastructure, and Open Banking Benefits of Regulation in Fintech, Importance of Understanding Regulatory Agenda, and IPO Considerations for Indian Companies Indian Tech Companies' Listing Preferences and NASDAQ vs. Indian exchanges India's Startup Ecosystem, Growth Potential, Tailwinds, and Challenges Guest Links: Sandeep's LinkedIn Sandeep's Twitter/X QED's LinkedIn QED's Website The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter. Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and we'll send a list of potential investors right to your inbox!

Imagine a world where financial services are no longer separate, daunting entities but seamlessly integrated into the digital experiences you know and love. A world where buying a car, booking a trip, or even grabbing a coffee means having instant access to personalized financing options, secure payments, and innovative insurance solutions. This is Embedded Finance: an omnipresent, invisible hand guiding your financial decisions with unprecedented ease and intelligence, so that financial services are always there when you need them, and fade into the background when you don't. In this episode, Eyal sits down with Simon Torrance, CEO and Founder of Embedded Finance & Insurance Strategies, to discuss how open banking, paired with real-time payments and agentic A.I., will help fill the gap between financial needs and financial services.Specifically they discuss: Why Embedded Finance is about collaborationAdvantages to banks and non-banks alikeMoving from Embedded Finance 1.0 to 2.0The Embedded Finance operating systemReal-time payments and agentic A.I.

In today's episode of Equity Podcast, Mary Ann Azevedo talked to Flourish Ventures co-founders Tilman Ehrbeck, Emmalyn Shaw and Arjuna Costa about a variety of topics, including how their investment themes have evolved in the past 5 years and what trends they're most excited about today. We also got their opinion on M&A deals in fintech, AI and founder wellness, among other things.The trio founded Flourish Ventures in 2019 and now the evergreen firm has $850 million under management, last raising a $350 million fund in October of 2023. Flourish invests all over the world, backing fintech startups in the U.S., and across Africa, Asia and Latin America. Notable investments include digital bank Chime, Brazilian neobank Neon, which was last priced at $1.6 billion; embedded finance startup Unit, and African payments infrastructure company Flutterwave.Equity is TechCrunch's flagship podcast, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and posts every Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts.You also can follow Equity on X and Threads, at @EquityPod. For the full episode transcript, for those who prefer reading over listening, check out our full archive of episodes over at Simplecast. Credits: Equity is produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. Bryce Durbin is our Illustrator. We'd also like to thank the audience development team and Henry Pickavet, who manages TechCrunch audio products.

Lex chats with  Luke Voiles, the CEO of Pipe - a modern capital platform built to connect business owners to fast, frictionless, dilution-free funding. Luke kicks off discussing his experience in the FinTech industry. He talks about his transition from being an investor to working in FinTech. Luke shares his background in distressed credit investing and how it led him to focus on lending money to other lenders. He then discusses his role at Intuit, where he helped build QuickBooks Capital and gained valuable experience in tech, leadership, and product development. Luke also talks about his time at Square and Square Banking, where he learned about being a true CEO and P&L owner. He then joined Pipe and discusses the stage at which the company was when he joined and the core concept of revenue-based financing. Luke explains the differences between revenue-based financing, invoice factoring, and other fixed income instruments. He also talks about the pivot that Pipe made and the focus on Pipe Capital as a service. Luke discusses the importance of platforms and embedded finance in reaching small businesses and explains how Pipe works with SaaS vertical software providers. He emphasizes the value of giving small businesses access to credit and criticizes other FinTechs that have made mistakes in scaling their businesses. Luke concludes by providing contact information for himself and Pipe. MENTIONED IN THE CONVERSATION Pipe's Website: https://bit.ly/3WGQrJNLuke's LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4dpDh9P Topics: Fintech, revenue-based finance, embedded finance, unicorn, SaaS, entrepreneur, lending, capital Tags: Pipe, Square, Stripe, PayPal, Intuit, OnDeck, Alloy, Increase ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT 

Lex chats with  Danielle Sesko about insurance and innovation in the fintech sector. They discuss the purpose of insurance and why it exists, the structure of insurance companies, the challenges of insurance innovation, and the integration of insurance into digital lending platforms. Sesko explains that insurance is necessary because most people cannot sustain a total loss of their assets, such as their homes or businesses. She also discusses the regulatory structure of insurance in the US, which is regulated on a state-by-state basis. Sesko describes the product she is working on at TruStage, which provides insurance coverage for loans in the digital lending space. The insurance is designed to protect both the borrower and the lender in case of unexpected events, such as job loss or disability. Sesko explains the technology integrations between insurance and digital lending platforms and the economics of the product. She also discusses the challenges and opportunities in the insurtech industry. MENTIONED IN THE CONVERSATION TruStage's Website: https://bit.ly/3WibyC1Danielle's LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3XUZNmp Topics: InsurTech, Insurance, Digital Lending, Lending, embedded finance, embedded insurance, API, fintech Tags: TruStage, Payment Guard, Lending Club, FDIC ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT 

Welcome to the Tearsheet Podcast, where we explore financial services together with an eye on technology, innovation, emerging models, and changing expectations. I'm Tearsheet's editor in chief, Zack Miller. Today I'm joined by Luke Voiles, CEO of Pipe, a high profile revenue-based lender that's evolving into a platform – we'll talk a lot about this evolution. Luke has had an extensive career journey that has prepared him for his role at Pipe. After starting in private equity, he joined Intuit where he helped build and lead the QuickBooks Capital team, providing capital to small businesses during the PPP loan program. He then went to Square to run their banking division before being recruited to join Pipe as CEO. I've actually interviewed Luke in each one of these roles and it's been fascinating for me to watch his own growth as a product-driven leader. In our conversation, Luke shares insights from his experience at companies like Intuit and Square that have shaped his leadership approach and methodology for building products. We discuss how he has applied lessons around having a clear mission, focusing on the customer experience, and balancing speed with compliance in regulated industries like fintech. Luke provides a look inside Pipe's evolution from its original vision to the newly launched "Capital as a Service" offering. He explains the strategic prioritization that enabled them to build a scalable product quickly. We also get a preview into Pipe's future plans, including AI-powered tools to streamline operations for small business owners. Whether you're an entrepreneur, operator at a startup, or just interested in financial technology and product development, I think you'll find Luke's perspectives insightful. So enjoy my conversation with Luke Voiles of Pipe.

Lex chats with Matt Watson, the founder and CEO of Origin, a comprehensive money management platform for the modern workforce. Watson discusses his background as an entrepreneur and his first fintech experience working on Wall Street. He also talks about his previous business in the commercial insurance space and the challenges of building out the go-to-market function for that company. Watson then explains the concept behind Origin and its focus on providing a mass-market private banking experience for the underserved segment of the population with investable assets below $500,000. He discusses the company's go-to-market strategy, its target market, and its monetization strategy. Watson also touches on the collapse of Mint and the opportunity it created for Origin, as well as the role of generative AI in financial planning and guidance. He concludes by discussing the ownership of data and the challenges of accessing and utilizing consumer financial data in the industry. MENTIONED IN THE CONVERSATION Origin's Website: https://bit.ly/4bJcMvcMatthew's LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3ym8mMa Topics: fintech, AI, artificial intelligence, PFM, personal financial management, embedded financeCompanies: Origin, Origin Finance, Mint, Mint.com, Plaid, LearnVest, Column Tax, Intuit, Yodlee, ChatGPT ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT 

Hana Rolles, CEO of Paynetics UK, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about B2B payments, embedded finance, and more.Here is what they covered in more detail: Hana's journey from an incumbent (VISA) to a start-up (Paynetics)Why are B2B payments special, and how do they fit into Embedded Finance worldWhat is Paynetics' solution, and what is unique about it? Where do they sit compared to the classic four-party card payment ecosystem?Key clientsTechnology angleWill we see digital payments and e-commerce on the rise in the coming years?Which supporting technologies do you see as most promising for the payments sector? Digital identity, blockchain, crypto, instant payments and moreKey milestones ahead of PayneticsWhat's your favorite business book? What Got You Here Won't GetWon'tThere: How Successful People Become Even More SuccessfulHow to reach out: check out Hana Rolles on LinkedIn.

Welcome back!Today on the episode we welcome Itai Damti, CEO of Unit. If you're in the know, you're probably aware of alllll the drama going on in BaaS, and if you're finding for more on what's happening. You've come to the right place. Enjoy! Remember, you can watch our beautiful faces doing the video show over on YouTube! Links:UnitItai on LinkedInSponsor:SkipifyTopics:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:01:53) - Itai's journey in embedded finance(00:04:56) - Learning experiences from past startups(00:08:29) - How Unit was built & inside the crazy world of banking regulations(0:35:15) - Embedded Finance theories(00:40:22) - Will embedded finance move in a RegTech direction?(00:44:51) - Has the conversation cadence between regulators and partners increased?(00:51:26) - What is the most exciting future for Fintech?(00:58:57) - What has it been like emotionally going through the ups and downs of running a business in embedded finance?(01:09:46) - How do you stay functional in such a complex industry?

The anti-fraud space has really heated up this past 12 months as fraud attempts have been on the rise and bad actors have become more sophisticated. Often, it can feel like an increasingly difficult battle to win, but there is reason for optimism.My next guest on the Fintech One-on-One podcast is Tommy Nicholas, the CEO and Co-Founder of Alloy. Tommy lays out in exceptional detail and with great passion why there is reason for optimism today. He also provides a blueprint for how banks and fintechs should be approaching their anti-fraud efforts. This is the third and final interview in the series I conducted at Fintech Meetup.In this podcast you will learn:The inspiration and motivation for the founding of Alloy.A description of their product offerings.Why it was so difficult to build their products.How fraud attacks have changed over the last 12-18 months.How new fintechs develop their fraud protocols.How to avoid the death spiral to zero good customers.The role social media has had in increasing first-party fraud.What is leading to an increase in fraud attempts recently.The types of fraud he is seeing today and how it is preventable.Details of the newly announced Alloy for Embedded Finance.How it will transform bank-fintech partnerships.The luck they have had in the timing of this launch.Connect with Tommy Nicholas on LinkedInConnect with Alloy on LinkedInConnect with Fintech One-on-One: Tweet me @PeterRenton Connect with me on LinkedIn Find previous Fintech One-on-One episodes