Episode Title: FMK Hot Takes on the Regulatory Wild WestGuests: Dara Tarkowski (Tech on Reg), Alex Johnson (Fintech Takes)Hosts: Brett King, Jason Henricks, J.P. NicholsEvent: Live from the American Bankers Digital Banking Conference, Boca Raton What’s With the FMK Format? JASON (Host):Remember that game from high school or college—FMK? You’d pick three people and decide…
Read MoreHosts: Featured Guests: HOST (Brett King): Welcome back to Breaking Banks. In this episode, we revisit Cape Town, South Africa, where we catch up with TymeBank, now with 18 million customers and rapid growth in the Philippines, Indonesia, and soon, Hong Kong. Why Asia Over Africa? CARL WESTVIG: QUOTE: “Asia has scale… and we already…
Read MoreThis week we bring you more insights from Cape Town South Africa as we continue to explore some great startups on the African continent and beyond from Crossfin’s Circle of Fintech event. In our first segment, Brett speaks with Karl Westvig, CEO of TymeBank South Africa. Since receiving its banking license in South Africa in…
Read MoreTopic 1: What Is SoftPOS and Why Is It Transforming Mobile Payments? HOST (Brett King):We kick off this episode from Cape Town, South Africa, diving into the future of payment infrastructure. Our first guest is Barry Levett, CEO of MyPinPad, who walks us through how SoftPOS (Software Point of Sale) is redefining what it means…
Read MoreWhat’s the Current State of Fintech and Banking? Hosts & Guest Speakers: What’s the Current State of Fintech and Banking? J.P. Nichols opens the discussion with a juxtaposition: Where Are We With AI Adoption in Banking? Theo Lau offers a grounded perspective: QUOTE: “I think everyone is either trying to figure out what to do,…
Read MoreThe UK Investment Hubs That Create The Rise of Collaborative Fintech Segment 1: How Is London Positioning Itself as a Global Fintech and Investment Hub? HOST (Brett King):Welcome back to Breaking Banks. Joining us this week is Chris Hayward, Policy Chairman and Political Leader of the City of London Corporation. GUEST (Chris Hayward):Fintech is thriving…
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Decentralized AI, a transformative concept combining distributed computing and intelligent systems, is emerging as a solution to some of the most pressing challenges in the financial sector.
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In Southeast Asia, where over 700 million people navigate a rapidly digitalizing economy, the rise of digital banks like GXBank signals a new era. GXBank is setting benchmarks for digital banking, leveraging technology to create accessible, efficient, and inclusive financial systems.
Read MoreWelcome to Breaking Banks, the number one global fintech radio show and podcast. I’m Brett King. And I’m Jason Henricks. Every week since 2013, we explore the personalities, startups, innovators, and industry players driving disruption in financial services. From incumbents to unicorns, and from cutting edge technology to the people using it to help create…
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With climate change disrupting economies and ecosystems, investors are beginning to look more closely at how they can drive meaningful change. This shift involves recognizing the importance of sustainable investment practices that can contribute to a resilient and inclusive future. Let’s explore the significance of climate-aware investing, the role of venture capital in clean technology,…
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Banking as a Service (BaaS) is quickly becoming a fundamental part of the financial ecosystem. However, as this model grows in popularity, so do the regulatory challenges that banks and fintech must navigate.
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Financial technology, commonly known as “Fintech,” has become a cornerstone of the modern financial landscape. But what exactly is fintech, and how is it reshaping the financial services industry?
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