Episodes

  • Episode 041 - TripActions and Embedded Fintech - Robin Gandhi - TripActions

    Episode 041 - TripActions and Embedded Fintech - Robin Gandhi - TripActions
    Jun 18 2021
    Welcome fintech listeners a brilliant episode to listen to this week. Our special guest is Robin Gandhi the Vice President of Product Management and Payments at TripActions. He leads the product, engineering, design, and operations efforts for TripActions' Liquid offering, the next-generation spend management solution. Prior to TripActions, Robin headed Adyen's global issuing offering as well as acquiring and partnerships for North America, working with the global card schemes, banks, financial institutions, and third-party partners that make omnichannel commerce possible for their merchants across the globe. He has a strong payments background, having come to Adyen from Digital River World Payments In addition, Robin has over 10 years in management consulting, having spent time at Accenture, Mitchell Madison Group, and also founding his own firm, Broadroots Consulting, which was acquired by the New York-based agency, Converseon. Robin holds an MBA from the top-ranked INSEAD business school in Fontainebleau, France. Follow our socials for the latest updates: Twitter: @Fintech_Mag LinkedIn: @FinTech Magazine Facebook: @FinTechMag Instagram: @Fintechmagazine Read more at https: www.fintechmagazine.com
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    38 mins
  • Episode 040 - Financial crime risks and Fraud - Richard Wood - Synectics Solutions

    Episode 040 - Financial crime risks and Fraud - Richard Wood - Synectics Solutions
    May 28 2021
    Today we mark our 40th episode of the Fintech Magazine Podcast! Richard Wood, CEO of Synectics Solutions is our guest on the show today to offer insights on fraud and financial crime with mention to like after a post-pandemic world. As the CEO of Synectics Solutions, Richard is committed to the prevention, detection and deterrence of financial crime, identifying those who commit fraud, figuring out how to reduce organisational risks, and prioritising the experience and journey of honest customers. He is accountable for directing and overseeing the company’s operations and giving strategic guidance and direction to the board. Synectics Solutions works with data, and lots of it. 1/3 billion records to be precise. That data is used as a force for good by partnering with public and private sector organisations to build data sharing syndicates that provide meaningful insights and help contributors solve common problems around organised financial crime, money laundering, customer identification and financial inclusion. Follow our socials for the latest updates: Twitter: @Fintech_Mag LinkedIn: @FinTech Magazine Facebook: @FinTechMag Instagram: @Fintechmagazine Read more at https: www.fintechmagazine.com
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    36 mins
  • Episode 039 - How to retire comfortably and save effectively - John O'Rourke III - First American Bank

    Episode 039 - How to retire comfortably and save effectively - John O'Rourke III - First American Bank
    May 21 2021
    Welcome back to the FinTech Podcast. Today we are joined by John O'Rourke III, the Vice President of Private Banking and Wealth Advisor at First American Bank.  Our topic for this week's podcast is retirement and savings. John discusses how to save effectively to allow for a comfortable retirement as well as sharing some top tips to help you budget your income. Follow our socials for the latest updates: Twitter: @Fintech_Mag LinkedIn: @FinTech Magazine Facebook: @FinTechMag Instagram: @Fintechmagazine Read more at https: www.fintechmagazine.com
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    32 mins
  • Episode 038 - Data science, AI initiatives & Algorithms - Charlie Burgoyne - Valkyrie

    Episode 038 - Data science, AI initiatives & Algorithms - Charlie Burgoyne - Valkyrie
    May 14 2021
    Welcome to an exciting edition of The Fintech Podcast. Will Girling Editor in Chief of The Fintech Magazine had the opportunity to sit down with Charlie Burgoyne, Founder and CEO of AI Consulting Firm Valkyrie. Founded in Austin, Texas in 2017, Valkyrie is a services company that applies science to data to solve challenges, drive impact and create value. During the conversation Charlie offers his insights into what he would do if he were the CEO of a bank/ private equity fund and what AI initiatives he would be investing in right now - plus more!  Follow our socials for the latest updates: Twitter: @Fintech_Mag LinkedIn: @FinTech Magazine Facebook: @FinTechMag Instagram: @Fintechmagazine Read more at https: www.fintechmagazine.com
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    26 mins
  • Episode 037 - Data driven lending, Open Banking & SME - Simon Cureton - Funding Options

    Episode 037 - Data driven lending, Open Banking & SME - Simon Cureton - Funding Options
    May 7 2021
    Exciting guest on the show this week! Simon Cureton, CEO of Funding Options. We had a lot to cover in this episode which includes the importance of data driven lending, open banking, how the company has coped during the pandemic as well as new projects which are taking place for 2021. Our conversation took place in March this year which was a year to the date of when lockdown first began. Funding Options is one of the winners in Nesta’s Open Up Challenge for Open Banking, and has been designated by HM Treasury for the bank referral scheme, to help UK SMEs find alternative finance when they're unsuccessful with the major banks. Follow our socials for the latest updates: Twitter: @Fintech_Mag LinkedIn: @FinTech Magazine Facebook: @FinTechMag Instagram: @Fintechmagazine Read more at https: www.fintechmagazine.com
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    40 mins
  • Episode 036 - Law, Fraud and Cryptocurrency - Sam Roberts and Stephen Elam - Cooke, Young and Keidan LLP

    Episode 036 - Law, Fraud and Cryptocurrency - Sam Roberts and Stephen Elam - Cooke, Young and Keidan LLP
    Apr 30 2021
    Welcome to the final chapter for the Fintech Podcast for April 2021. The two guests appearing on the show today are Sam Roberts and Stephen Elam, both are partners at Cooke, Young and Keidan LLP. Cooke, Young & Keidan is a leading boutique firm of commercial disputes lawyers, based in the City of London and working for international and UK businesses and high-net-worth individuals. Follow our socials for the latest updates: Twitter: @Fintech_Mag LinkedIn: @FinTech Magazine Facebook: @FinTechMag Instagram: @Fintechmagazine Read more at https: www.fintechmagazine.com
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    42 mins
  • Episode 035 - Bitcoin and digital payments - Marwan Forzley - VEEM

    Episode 035 - Bitcoin and digital payments - Marwan Forzley - VEEM
    Apr 23 2021
    Welcome to another edition of the Fintech Podcast this week. Marwan Forzley, CEO of Veem based in San Francisco, California is our guest on the show today. We sat down with Marwan back in March this year to discuss how his company and competitors are finding success one year later after the pandemic first hit. We also discuss the hot topic that is Bitcoin and gain Marwan's thoughts on the role Bitcoin will pay in the payments industry. Veem's next-generation payment tools enable businesses to streamline their processes and build business relationships with suppliers and partners all over the world. Through seamless integrations with popular business applications, Veem provides a revolutionary payment experience. Follow our socials for the latest updates: Twitter: @Fintech_Mag LinkedIn: @FinTech Magazine Facebook: @FinTechMag Instagram: @Fintechmagazine Read more at https: www.fintechmagazine.com
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    26 mins
  • Episode 034 - Compliance, consumer finance and blockchain - Hossein Azari, PhD, MBA - CMORQ

    Episode 034 - Compliance, consumer finance and blockchain - Hossein Azari, PhD, MBA - CMORQ
    Apr 16 2021
    Welcome back! Hossein Azari, Founder and CEO of CMORQ is our guest this week who will be discussing blockchain, compliance and consumer finance. At CMORQ, their mission is to organise blockchain data into standard products that empower institutions and individuals. They provide the perfect synergy of technological and scientific expertise with tools that empower innovators to access, analyze, and build with blockchain data. Follow our socials for the latest updates: Twitter: @Fintech_Mag LinkedIn: @FinTech Magazine Facebook: @FinTechMag Instagram: @Fintechmagazine Read more at https: www.fintechmagazine.com
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    32 mins