News and Views by the Fintech Times

News & Views is a weekly podcast centred around all things fintech and financial services. Representing the voice of the industry, The Fintech Times editorial team and their guests discuss the latest news and hottest new developments within the rapidly transforming financial and tech sectors from around the globe. Whether you’re a fintech aficionado, work in the industry or just eager to learn more, then News and Views has got you covered. What are you waiting for? Listen now! If you enjoyed News & Views, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review. 🔗Help us improve our podcast content, take the 1-min survey here: https://bit.ly/3ZTqne5 🔗View our show website: https://thefintechtimes.com/news-views-podcast/

News and Views by the Fintech Times is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 228 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 84.

Unknown Host hosts News and Views by the Fintech Times, a business show with 228 episodes published.

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  Episode #230

  Gada Elkenani: The Dangerous Myth That Technology Alone Can Fix a Bank

  Sep 27, 202616 min

  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. Takeaways Banking restructuring requires a disciplined approach Balancing automation and human oversight is crucial for efficiency Chapters 00:00 Gada's Journey in Banking 01:31 Restructuring Distressed Banks 03:22 Cost Savings and Profitability 04:44 Regulatory Alignment and Valuation 06:29 Handling Regulatory Concerns 08:15 Capital Deployment and Objectives 09:41 Digital Transformation and Technology 12:34 Balancing Automation and Human Oversight 14:39 Bridge Build Offload Model

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  Episode #229

  Vugar Usi: Stablecoins Are Solving a Bigger Problem Than Crypto Ever Did

  Sep 20, 202627 min

  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. Takeaways Tokenization of assets Stablecoins and their impact on global financial systems Chapters 00:00 Introduction to MEXC and Vision 01:00 Evolution of Tokens and Digital Assets 03:04 Stablecoins and Global Financial Systems 05:06 Stablecoins and Economic Impact 10:04 Regulatory Environment and Taxation 19:36 Traditional and Crypto Convergence 24:38 Future of Stablecoin Adoption

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  Episode #228

  Oliver Hughes: How Uzbekistan Built Open Banking Before the West

  Sep 13, 202626 min

  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. Takeaways Uzbekistan's Remarkable Reform Path Sophisticated Payments Ecosystem Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Uzbekistan and Its Market 03:03 The Evolution of Uzbekistan's Fintech Landscape 05:57 The Unique Payments Ecosystem of Uzbekistan 13:03 Regulatory Environment and Data Access in Uzbekistan 26:08 TBC's Role and Future in the Uzbekistan Market

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  Episode #227

  Marc Boiron: The next stablecoin explosion will come from enterprises not fintechs

  Sep 6, 202630 min

  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. Takeaways Stablecoins in Payments Consumer Adoption Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Polygon Labs 01:08 Stablecoins in Payments 02:14 Consumer Adoption of Stablecoins 03:09 Impact on Cross-Border Transactions 05:14 Stablecoins in Marketplace Transactions 08:39 Role of MasterCard and Visa 15:28 Banks and Stablecoin Adoption 25:37 Government Regulation and Stablecoins 28:16 Future of Stablecoins

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  Episode #226

  Artur Kononov: AI Can Help Banking - But Customers Still Want a Person

  Aug 25, 202612 min

  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. Takeaways Fintech 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. Chapters 00:00 Company Overview and Focus 02:14 Challenges in Onboarding and AI 05:18 Modern Fintech Banking Solutions 06:23 Subscription Businesses and Payment Flow 07:17 Geographical Focus and Future of Banking 08:19 Combining AI and Human Approach 11:12 Priorities for the Future

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