Breaking Banks Europe

Episode 248: News From the Fintech Front (September 2024)

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…

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Episode 246: Milan Fintech Summit Special: Let’s Talk Embedded Finance!

This episode of Breaking Banks Europe explores the rise of embedded finance, its impact on businesses, and why today is the best time to be a fintech entrepreneur. Experts Nicolas Benady and Paolo Zaccardi discuss how companies of all sizes are integrating financial services through APIs, simplifying operations in a conversation with host Matteo Rizzi. Later on…

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Episode 245: Milan Fintech Summit 2024 – Exclusive Sneak Peek

In this episode of Breaking Banks Europe, Matteo Rizzi interviews Chiara Padua, Deputy CEO of the Fintech District and Head of the Milan Fintech Summit (MFS). They discuss the upcoming 2024 Milan Fintech Summit, its theme, “Smells Like Fintech Spirit,” inspired by music, reflecting the evolving, dynamic nature of fintech. Chiara highlights how MFS has grown…

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Episode 243: News From The FinTech Front (August 2024)

In this month’s “News From The Fintech Front” host Elizabeth Kleinveld discusses recent fintech developments with guests Bruno Diniz and Ritesh Jain. They explore major fintech news, focusing on topics like the expansion of payment company Adyen into India, investments by Japan’s Credit Saison in Latin American startups, and HSBC’s involvement in open property data…

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Episode 242: Milan Fintech Summit Special: Let’s Talk Inclusion!

In this first episode of Breaking Banks Europe, part of the Milan Fintech Summit Special 3 episode-series, host Matteo Rizzi talks with Stefania Di Bartolomeo, CEO of Physis Investment. Stefania discusses her company’s mission to empower sustainable investing through data-driven tools, enabling investors to support companies with positive societal impacts. She contrasts the U.S.’s supportive…

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Episode 240: Ecosystem Zoom-In: The Congolese Case

In this episode of Breaking Banks Europe, part of the Ecosystem Zoom-In series, host Matteo Rizzi explores the dynamic fintech landscape of the Democratic Republic of Congo with guest Joel Tshilumba (Co-Founder, Ultimate Corporation). For the first time in #BBE, this special episode is presented in two languages, with the first section in English and…

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Episode 239: News From The FinTech Front (July 2024)

In this month’s episode of News From The FinTech Front, host and industry extraordinaire Don Ginsel unmutes Micky Tesfaye, and Grant Easterbrook discuss the latest fintech headlines from July 2024. They explore the upcoming integration of ChatGPT into Apple devices and its potential to revolutionize personal finance by serving as a voice-based advisor. This development could…

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Episode 237: Fintech4Good – How Banks Collaborating with Startups can Improve the Lives of Farmers

In the latest episode of Breaking Banks Europe, host Elizabeth Kleinfeld delves into the intersection of fintech and agriculture, focusing on how innovations are transforming the lives of farmers. Joining her are Trevor Sieck from Rabobank’s FoodBytes and Jake Joraanstad, CEO of Bushel. Jake explains how Bushel’s software digitizes the grain supply chain, enabling seamless…

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Episode 236: Point Zero Forum – Revolutionizing Digital Assets: The Role of Chainlink in Financial Innovation

Dive into our latest episode, “Revolutionizing Digital Assets: The Role of Chainlink in Financial Innovation,” where we explore how Chainlink is transforming the financial landscape! Join us as we unpack Chain.link’s innovative approach to tokenization, smart contracts, and cross-chain connectivity. Discover how their groundbreaking technology is creating new opportunities for financial institutions and reshaping the future of…

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Episode 234: Money2020 Take Over – Empowering Africans Globally

Tune in for this live episode of Breaking Banks Europe at the MoneyPot stage at Money2020 Europe, where Benjamin Fernandes, Founder and CEO of NALA, joins the show’s executive producer Matteo Rizzi, the OG fintech rebel, in a discussion on groundbreaking mobile money transfers and empowering Africans globally. Together, they envision safe, affordable, and dependable…

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Special Episode: Point Zero Forum: 130 million refugees worldwide in 2024 | How can Blockchain and Fintech help?

This week on #BBE, we highlight the Point Zero Forum conference, an organizational endeavor between Elevandi and the State Secretariat for International Finance SIF. As a media partner for the Zurich event from July 1-3, in this episode we discuss the status of displaced people and refugees, emphasizing their importance post-EU elections. Explore how fintech…

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Episode 230: News From The Fintech Front – Live at Money2020 Europe

Our monthly edition of “News From The FinTech Front” puts the most recognizable thought leaders discussing the latest news for the industry and gives them space to comment, or often explain what exactly happened to our audience. This month, the Simon Taylor and Rita Martins join Elizabeth Kleinveld live at the MoneyPot podcast booth and…

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