IBS Intelligence Global FinTech Interviews

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Go one-on-one with the innovators, disruptors, leaders, and decision-makers driving change in FinTech and financial services. IBS Intelligence delivers exclusive global interviews that uncover strategies, challenges, and the ideas powering the next wave of financial technology.

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EP967: Transformation in banking is inevitable and existential

Karthik Sethuraman, Chief Delivery & Risk Officer, audax Financial Technology Banks now view failure to modernise core systems as an existential risk. In APAC, 93% of banking leaders admitting the right platform is critical to future success – presumably the remaining 7% are contemplating career change! Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence talks banking transformation with Karthik Sethuraman, Chief Delivery & Risk Officer of Singapore-based digital banking solutions provider audax. Banks must address their core infrastructure to compete effectively while meeting customers’ increasing digital expectations.

11 min
3 GG FA

EP966: How incumbent banks can respond to the challenge of neobanks

Fernando Zandona, Chief Executive Officer, Mambu Securing the future of your bank means securing the next generation of customers. It is a fact that once people pick a bank, they very rarely switch. But how should incumbents square up to the challenges posed by the rush of neobanks coming to the market? How best to pivot without losing sight of core compliance, trust and scale? Fernando Zandona, CEO of cloud-native, software-as-a-service (SaaS) core banking platform Mambu speaks to Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence.

13 min
5 GG FA

EP965: The Digital Rupee & Beyond: Reimagining Money in a Tokenised Economy

Edul Patel, CEO & Co-founder, Mudrex As central banks globally explore digital currencies, India’s Digital Rupee pilot marks a significant step toward rethinking monetary infrastructure. Beyond faster payments, CBDCs have the potential to reshape settlement systems, enable programmability, and unlock new fintech innovation. In this episode, Vriti Gothi speaks with Edul Patel, CEO & Co-founder of Mudrex, to explore the role of CBDCs in addressing inefficiencies in the financial system, their impact on banks and payment ecosystems, and the emerging opportunities for fintechs. They also discuss the balance between privacy and control, the coexistence of CBDCs and cryptocurrencies, and what it will take for India’s Digital Rupee to scale meaningfully in the years ahead.

13 min
5 GG FA

EP964: Business at the Speed of Light

Masahisa Kawashima, IOWN Technology Director at NTT, discusses how IOWN (Innovative Optical and Wireless Network) technology will transform financial services. IOWN's photonic infrastructure enables high-speed, low-latency, and highly reliable data transfer, essential for financial institutions requiring seamless AI and data-driven operations. It allows for efficient, scalable, and sustainable data center operations by reducing power consumption through decentralized setups in suburban areas. IOWN’s infrastructure will also enhance security, operational resilience, and disaster recovery. The technology aims to provide banks with high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity for AI computing, improving business continuity and data management. While large-scale deployment may take a few years, IOWN is positioning itself as a key enabler for the next generation of digital financial services

14 min
26 MAR

EP963: The outlook for M&A in US financial services and the influence of technology

Mac Thompson, Founder & President, White Clay Consolidation in the banking and finance sector is set to continue. Around 180 bank deals were announced in 2025 and there are going to be more to come in 2026. The pressing need to take advantage of developing technologies is one notable cost factor that may drive smaller institutions into the arms of their larger counterparts. White Clay Founder and President Mac Thompson speaks to Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence.

12 min
26 MAR

EP962: How better understanding of risk leads to better decision making

Rajiv Bhat, CEO, martini.ai Describing itself as the world's broadest and fastest risk engine, martini.ai aims to redefine how financial professionals access and interpret credit risk data through a free, platform. CEO Rajiv Bhat is leading a movement toward open, transparent credit data as investors and lenders around the world seek real-time visibility into risk. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence discusses how transparency and better data are reshaping credit, lending, and portfolio management with Rajiv Bhat of martini.ai.

8 min
23 MAR

EP961: Rethinking Banking: The Future of AI in Financial Services

As artificial intelligence continues to make waves in the banking sector, this episode dives into how it’s reshaping working capital management. We discuss how AI, APIs, and automation are unlocking new efficiencies in liquidity, supply chain resilience, and sustainable finance. The conversation covers AI’s transformative role in improving credit scoring, fraud detection, and operational agility. With insights on AI-driven decision-making models, the episode also highlights the balance between speed and responsible risk management. As financial institutions scale globally, the need for innovation and regulatory adaptability becomes even more critical. Discover how AI is not just enhancing but revolutionizing banking and financial services for the future.

15 min
23 MAR

EP960: Unlocking the Power of AI in Working Capital Solutions

In this episode of The Big Interview, Raja Debnath, MD, and Chairperson of Veefin Group, discusses the evolving future of working capital management, where AI and automation are becoming central to financial stability. He highlights how Veefin is leading AI-driven risk control and multi-lender orchestration to transform liquidity management for MSMEs. He also shares key lessons from scaling Veefin across $30bn disbursements and 15+ diverse financial ecosystems, offering insights into legacy modernization, modular architecture, cloud adoption, and effective data strategies. With an eye on global expansion, Veefin is focused on deepening product innovation and forming strategic partnerships in emerging markets like Africa and Asia. Tune in to discover how AI is reshaping the landscape of working capital finance and driving growth across global financial ecosystems.

24 min

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Go one-on-one with the innovators, disruptors, leaders, and decision-makers driving change in FinTech and financial services. IBS Intelligence delivers exclusive global interviews that uncover strategies, challenges, and the ideas powering the next wave of financial technology.

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