Category: Interviews
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The Currency of the Future: Interview with Kirit Bhatia
What is the currency of the future? Is it a world where transactions are quick, borderless, and secure, largely enabled by digital or cryptocurrencies? This new form of currency could be built on decentralized blockchain technology. It would make it resilient to single points of failure and resistant to traditional forms of financial fraud. It’s…
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Privacy-friendly AI to detect fraud & more in banking: Interview with Ittai Dayan
Cyber threats and data breaches are becoming increasingly prevalent, particularly in financial services. The banking sector is constantly on the lookout for innovative solutions to protect both institutional assets and customer information. One of the most promising avenues of exploration is the integration of Artificial Intelligence to enhance security measures, specifically in fraud detection. Fintech…
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Driving strategic business outcomes: Interview with Stephanie Covert
Harnessing the power and potential of data is crucial for businesses right now. Effectively utilising data means that you can can develop stronger connections with customers. It means understanding their needs and preferences in more profound ways. Additionally, it empowers businesses to make informed decisions, driving growth and fostering innovation tailored to market demands. How…
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Cutting-edge Banking Technology stacks: Interview with Jamie Burink
Cutting-edge banking technology stacks are revolutionising financial services. These modern infrastructures offer scalable solutions that ensure efficiency, enhanced security, and personalised user experiences. As these technologies evolve, financial institutions position themselves to deliver more innovative, responsive, and transparent services to their customers. But what is really going on? Fintech Review asked a few questions on…
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How important is corporate culture in fintech: Interview with Thomas Jul
How to maintain sustainable, but record-breaking growth: building a passionate culture and the Nordic concept friluftsliv. Corporate culture generally plays a crucial role in fuelling innovation. It encourages openness to new ideas and risk-taking. These are vital for staying ahead of the competition, and fintech is no exception. A strong and cohesive culture fosters employee…
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The explosive potential of digital banking in Sub-Saharan Africa: Interview with Timothy Nuy
Digital banking holds significant potential in Sub-Saharan Africa, where traditional banking services are often limited in reach. By leveraging mobile technology and new platforms, digital banking can provide access to financial services for the unbanked and underbanked populations. Whilst fostering financial inclusion and economic empowerment. Additionally, it can drive efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer…
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Is Cash still King? Interview with Simon James
Cash is king. Or so we have been told for many years. It has been the king of assets for many years. Covid-19 tried to kill it. But the king is still right here, alive and well… Or is it? Is it still king? Fintech Review asked a few questions to Simon James, Co-President of…
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The Future of Banking as a Service: Interview with Sankaet Pathak
Everybody is familiar with Software-as-a-Service or SaaS. It is the prevalent way to sell software these days. The days of the purchase of a CD to install a software are long gone. Everything can be “as-a-service”. What about Banking-as-a-Service or BaaS? Is it the same as SaaS? Fintech Review asked a few questions to Sankaet…
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ESG stocks investing is recession proof: interview with Victor Basta
We live in a tumultuous world. You could even say that we live in a twilight world, for all the Tenet’s fans out there. After years of relative calm in the investment realm, across virtually all asset classes, things are changing. By calm we mean steady growth and small bumps on the road. Even the…
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Mobile app security, hype or necessity? Interview with Victor Tuson Palau
Mobile devices are becoming the way consumers access banking services. It is not anymore complementary to internet, desktop banking, but rather replacing it. That means that mobile app security is often undersestimated. It’s great that it can fit in our pockets but it also means that it can be accessed over untrusted networks or worse.…