News and Views by the Fintech Times

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  Mark Rothwell Brooks: How UAE Banks Are Cutting Innovation Cycles from 12 Months to 90 Days 04.10.2026 12min

  Mark Rothwell-Brooks from VerityX discusses the program that connects the fintech community with banks to solve innovation challenges. The program aims to streamline the process and drive innovation in the banking community.TakeawaysFintech-Bank CollaborationAccelerating InnovationChapters00:00 Introduction to VerityX and the Program01:18 History and Experience of VerityX03:01 Connecting Fintech with Banks04:28 Involvement of Banks and Fintechs05:31 Process of Addressing Challenges06:29 Engagement and Registration for Fintechs08:59 Hopes for Outcomes and Program Continuity
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  Gada Elkenani: The Dangerous Myth That Technology Alone Can Fix a Bank 27.09.2026 15min

  Gada ElKenani, a former banker with over 30 years of experience, discusses her journey in banking, the restructuring of distressed banks, cost savings, regulatory alignment, digital transformation, and the Bridge Build Offload model. She emphasizes the importance of balancing automation with human oversight and the impact of her model on the US financial ecosystem.TakeawaysBanking restructuring requires a disciplined approachBalancing automation and human oversight is crucial for efficiencyChapters00:00 Gada's Journey in Banking01:31 Restructuring Distressed Banks03:22 Cost Savings and Profitability04:44 Regulatory Alignment and Valuation06:29 Handling Regulatory Concerns08:15 Capital Deployment and Objectives09:41 Digital Transformation and Technology12:34 Balancing Automation and Human Oversight14:39 Bridge Build Offload Model
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  Vugar Usi: Stablecoins Are Solving a Bigger Problem Than Crypto Ever Did 20.09.2026 26min

  The conversation covers the introduction of MEXC and its vision, the evolution of tokens and digital assets, the impact of stablecoins on global financial systems, the economic impact of stablecoins, the regulatory environment and taxation, the convergence of traditional and crypto finance, and the future of stablecoin adoption.TakeawaysTokenization of assetsStablecoins and their impact on global financial systemsChapters00:00 Introduction to MEXC and Vision01:00 Evolution of Tokens and Digital Assets03:04 Stablecoins and Global Financial Systems05:06 Stablecoins and Economic Impact10:04 Regulatory Environment and Taxation19:36 Traditional and Crypto Convergence24:38 Future of Stablecoin Adoption
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  Oliver Hughes: How Uzbekistan Built Open Banking Before the West 13.09.2026 26min

  The conversation with Oliver Hughes provides valuable insights into the market of Uzbekistan, highlighting its remarkable reform path and the evolution of its fintech landscape. The unique payments ecosystem, regulatory environment, and TBC's role in the market are also discussed, offering a comprehensive view of the opportunities and challenges in Uzbekistan's financial sector.TakeawaysUzbekistan's Remarkable Reform PathSophisticated Payments EcosystemChapters00:00 Introduction to Uzbekistan and Its Market03:03 The Evolution of Uzbekistan's Fintech Landscape05:57 The Unique Payments Ecosystem of Uzbekistan13:03 Regulatory Environment and Data Access in Uzbekistan26:08 TBC's Role and Future in the Uzbekistan Market
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  Marc Boiron: The next stablecoin explosion will come from enterprises not fintechs 06.09.2026 29min

  The conversation with Marc Boiron from Polygon Labs delves into the role of stablecoins in payments and their impact on consumer adoption. It explores the potential of stablecoins in cross-border transactions, marketplace transactions, and the role of MasterCard and Visa. Additionally, it discusses the adoption of stablecoins by banks, government regulation, and the future of stablecoins in the next six months.TakeawaysStablecoins in PaymentsConsumer AdoptionChapters00:00 Introduction to Polygon Labs01:08 Stablecoins in Payments02:14 Consumer Adoption of Stablecoins03:09 Impact on Cross-Border Transactions05:14 Stablecoins in Marketplace Transactions08:39 Role of MasterCard and Visa15:28 Banks and Stablecoin Adoption25:37 Government Regulation and Stablecoins28:16 Future of Stablecoins
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  Artur Kononov: AI Can Help Banking - But Customers Still Want a Person 25.08.2026 11min

  Arturs Kononovs, Deputy Head of Sales at COLIBRIX ONE, discusses the company's focus on processing services, direct banking accounts, and the challenges faced by companies in the fintech industry. He emphasizes the importance of a human approach in onboarding and the need for a balance between AI and human interaction in the banking process.TakeawaysFintech companies face challenges in onboarding due to the lack of a human approach.The future of banking and payments requires a balance between AI and human interaction.Chapters00:00 Company Overview and Focus02:14 Challenges in Onboarding and AI05:18 Modern Fintech Banking Solutions06:23 Subscription Businesses and Payment Flow07:17 Geographical Focus and Future of Banking08:19 Combining AI and Human Approach11:12 Priorities for the Future
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  Episode 182: Fintech in Scotland & FV Bank Stablecoin Capabilities 12.01.2025 20min

  On this week's episode of News & Views, sponsored by Vanta, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about Fintech continuing to boom in Scotland & FV Bank users now being able to convert PayPal USD into USD in real time as the digital bank expands its stablecoin capabilities. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry leaders and innovators. Discover more coverage, interviews, research, and partnership opportunities at thefintechtimes.com and follow The Fintech Times across all major social platforms.
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  Episode 179: LGBTQ+ Inclusion & Ryanair TrueLayer Integration 15.12.2024 24min

  On this week's episode of News & Views, sponsored by Vanta, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about some of the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ professionals in the workplace & Ryanair integrating TrueLayer to offer customers Pay By Bank at checkout. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry leaders and innovators. Discover more coverage, interviews, research, and partnership opportunities at thefintechtimes.com and follow The Fintech Times across all major social platforms.
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  Episode 172: Financial Wellbeing & UK Financial Literacy 13.10.2024 23min

  On this week's episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about how Loqbox has set out to provide people with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to reach their financial goals and feel better about money & the gap between how much people think they understand about money and the reality of UK financial literacy levels. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry leaders and innovators. Discover more coverage, interviews, research, and partnership opportunities at thefintechtimes.com and follow The Fintech Times across all major social platforms.
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  Episode 155: NFT Revivals & RentalBot 26.05.2024 18min

  On this weeks episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about what it would take to see an NFT revival & INZMO launching a new AI chatbot, RentalBot to help tenants and landlords get the legal info they need to resolve disputes. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry leaders and innovators. Discover more coverage, interviews, research, and partnership opportunities at thefintechtimes.com and follow The Fintech Times across all major social platforms.
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  Episode 150: Digital Banks, False Declines & Balancing Security and Customer Experience 14.04.2024 31min

  On this weeks episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about Digital Banks continuing to capture users, how false declines are harming retailers' reputation on social media & why 40% of businesses are struggling to balance security and customer experience. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry leaders and innovators. Discover more coverage, interviews, research, and partnership opportunities at thefintechtimes.com and follow The Fintech Times across all major social platforms.
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  Episode 149: Embedded Finance, Curves Referral Programme & Gen Z Loyalty 07.04.2024 33min

  On this weeks episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about what we should expect to see from Embedded Finance this year, Curve launching a new referral programme to enable consumers to double-dip on cashback & Finotta uncovering the secrets to securing Gen-Z loyalty. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry leaders and innovators. Discover more coverage, interviews, research, and partnership opportunities at thefintechtimes.com and follow The Fintech Times across all major social platforms.
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  Episode 144: Generative AI Capabilities & Regulated Lending Market 03.03.2024 25min

  On this weeks episode of News & Views, The fintech Times Podcast team speak about Amazon Web Services launching a number of generative AI capabilities, as it looks to bolster customer experiences across industries & ClearScore urging the UK government to support and broaden access to the regulated lending market. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry leaders and innovators. Discover more coverage, interviews, research, and partnership opportunities at thefintechtimes.com and follow The Fintech Times across all major social platforms.
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  Episode 136: The Perfect Payment, Pension Pot Problem & PEP Diligence Drops 26.11.2023 34min

  On this weeks episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team discuss whether we can ever find the perfect payment, talk about the 50% drop in the number of firms upholding strict screening procedures for new customers & review Moneyhubs vision of Commercial Dashboards as a solution to £26.6billion of lost pension pots. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry leaders and innovators. Discover more coverage, interviews, research, and partnership opportunities at thefintechtimes.com and follow The Fintech Times across all major social platforms.
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  Episode 131: Southeast Asian SMEs, Financial Inclusion & The Payments Association Manifesto 15.10.2023 31min

  On this weeks episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about Southeast Asian SMEs, financial inclusion & The Payments Associations manifesto advocating for enhanced innovation and collaboration in the industry. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry leaders and innovators. Discover more coverage, interviews, research, and partnership opportunities at thefintechtimes.com and follow The Fintech Times across all major social platforms.
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  Episode 129: UK Grant Schemes, ESG Assurance & Coinbase 01.10.2023 30min

  This week on the podcast, Polly, Tom and Francis discuss new research from KPMG that found firms worth under $5billion need more help in ESG assurance than larger ones, and how Coinbase has registered as a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian wallet provider with the Bank of Spain. Discussion points include: -Can fintech provide a solution to UK homes energy efficiency issues in the form of green grants? -Why is cryptocurrency so popular in Spain? -What steps do companies need to take to be ESG assurance ready? The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry leaders and innovators. Discover more coverage, interviews, research, and partnership opportunities at thefintechtimes.com and follow The Fintech Times across all major social platforms.
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  Episode 123: Poor Payment Experiences, Klarnas Money Adviser Network Partnership & Financial Tools 23.07.2023 34min

  On this weeks episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times Podcast team speak about financial management platform Solo launching two new financial tools in an effort to support independent contractors in the US, Klarna Preparing for FCA’s Consumer Duty with Money Adviser Network Partnership & how TrueLayer found over half of consumers are ready to abandon transactions after poor payment experience. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry leaders and innovators. Discover more coverage, interviews, research, and partnership opportunities at thefintechtimes.com and follow The Fintech Times across all major social platforms.
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  Episode 121: Open Banking, Mastercard's New Partnership & TikTok 09.07.2023 32min

  In this weeks episode, the podcast team delves into the world of tik tok and #finfluencing, and how the app is transforming financial education and consumer awareness. They also took a look at Open Banking and its future potential, as well as Mastercard's new partnership with Subaio. Discussion topics include: -Should we be wary of the information given over Tik Tok - is enough being done to keep people safe? -What challenges are holding Open Banking back? -Should consumers have the power to directly control their subscription payments? The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry leaders and innovators. Discover more coverage, interviews, research, and partnership opportunities at thefintechtimes.com and follow The Fintech Times across all major social platforms.
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  Episode 114: Annual Fraud Report, Tovie AI’s Report & Physical Cards 14.05.2023 32min

  This week on the News and Views podcast, Francis, Claire and Tom tackle the latest in the fintech industry, starting with a discussion surrounding UK Finance’s latest Annual Fraud Report which revealled £1.2billion stolen via financial fraud in 2022. The trio then turn to Tovie AI’s report, as they learn about how AI and automation can help remove awkward conversations for debt collectors while being empathetic to customers. Finally, they debate whether physical cards still have a place in the modern payment world. Discussion points this week include: -How will the industry response if we don’t see a drastic drop in fraud over the next year? -A lack of empathy from AI may just be what’s needed when it comes to debt collection -Are physical cards still worthwhile? The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry leaders and innovators. Discover more coverage, interviews, research, and partnership opportunities at thefintechtimes.com and follow The Fintech Times across all major social platforms.
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  Episode 111: Payments 23.04.2023 41min

  For their latest episode, the News and Views podcast team are joined by very special guest Dalbir Sahota, Senior Director of Product Management - Bankers Almanac Payments at Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions. The weeks discussion was all around payments, with Dal providing his valuable insight as a longstanding member of the industry, as well as leading the discussion on the latest report from Lexis Nexis: The True Impact of Failed Payments. Discussion points include: -What impact do failed payments have on businesses? -How are real-time payments redefining the APAC regions ecommerce? -How can payments affect your customer retention, and what can businesses do to help The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry leaders and innovators. Discover more coverage, interviews, research, and partnership opportunities at thefintechtimes.com and follow The Fintech Times across all major social platforms.