Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era

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Finstep Asia Edge: Unveiling Fintech Trends in the Web 3.0 Era

Finstep Asia founder Syed Musheer Ahmed, in conversation with industry pioneers, dissecting the latest fintech advancements and exploring the transformative potential of Web 3.0 technologies. Join us on Finstep Asia Edge as we delve deep into the dynamic world of fintech and cryptocurrency, uncovering the latest trends and innovations shaping the landscape of finance in the era of Web 3.0. Each episode features insightful discussions and expert analysis, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of the evolving intersection between technology and finance.

  1. NOV 22

    Driving Innovation in the Middle Corridor: Varlam Ebanoidze on Georgia’s Fintech Strategy

    Join Varlam Ebanoidze, Head of Fintech Development at the National Bank of Georgia, as he shares insights on the country’s fintech strategy, innovation efforts, and its pivotal role in the Middle Corridor ecosystem on the Finstep Asia Edge Podcast with Musheer Ahmed. Key Highlights: 💡Georgia’s Fintech Strategy: Focused on policy, infrastructure, and experimentation, Georgia is paving the way for fintech innovation. 🛣️The Digital Silk Road: Extending regulatory sandbox borders to create a regional hub for testing fintech ideas in the Middle Corridor. 🚀 Regional Collaboration Expanding the regulatory sandbox to foster cross-border fintech projects in the Middle Corridor. 👉 Subscribe for more insights on global fintech innovation and regional development! #fintechinnovation #globalfinance #fintechinnovation intechdevelopment

    12 min

  2. NOV 14

    Navigating Design & Innovation: Insights from Tayseer on Business, Growth & Resilience

    Join Tayseer, CEO of TforDesigns, as he shares his journey from unexpected entrepreneur to building an enterprise in Hong Kong’s design and innovation space. Dive into insights on building a business, digital pivots, and fostering innovation & design. Key Highlights: 🚀💡The Entrepreneurial Journey:
Tayseer shares about his entrepreneurship journey and building a startup in Hong Kong after initially pursuing mechanical engineering. 💵📊Financial Discipline for Entrepreneurs:
Tayseer emphasizes the importance of cash flow management for both personal and business sustainability. 🔄🌐
Pivoting During Covid: How TforDesign adapted by expanding into digital learning and online course offerings.💡🏦
The Role of Innovation in Fintech: Tayseer highlights the growing importance of dedicated innovation teams in financial services. 👉 Don’t forget to hit subscribe for the latest on virtual assets, regulations, and industry insights! #startup #fintechinnovation #entrepreneur #innovation

    55 min

  3. NOV 13

    In discussion with Nicholas McNicholas Head of Regulatory Affairs and Enforcement at VARA

    Join us for an insightful discussion with Nicholas McNicholas, head of regulatory affaire and enforcement at the Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) on how VARA oversees and enforces regulations within the fast-evolving virtual assets space. Key Highlights: ⚖️Agility in Regulation: VARA is designed to adapt quickly to the rapidly evolving virtual assets landscape in Dubai. ✅💼Enforcing Compliance: Focused on cracking down on unlicensed activity to ensure consumer protection, VARA’s enforcement takes a pragmatic approach to enforcing and works actively with other local law enforcement agencies and regulators. 🌐🤝Global Partnerships for Safety: Collaborating with international law enforcement to address risks such as money laundering, terrorist financing, and to enhance regulatory standards. 🚀📈Compliance readiness of VASPs: Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) face unique challenges in a fast paced industry and need to have compliance as a key priority to ensure they can scale securely and avoid regulatory breaches. 🛠️💡Compliance Essentials for Startups: VARA outlines a balanced approach, highlighting the importance of strong compliance structures for emerging businesses. 👉 Don’t forget to hit subscribe for the latest on virtual assets, regulations, and industry insights! #regulation #virtualassets

    32 min

  4. NOV 9

    Episode 3: Democratizing Financial Services Through Open Finance

    Join us as Mr. B.G. Mahesh, CEO of Sahamati, dives deep into the world of Open Finance and Account Aggregators, unpacking how these innovations are transforming financial accessibility and inclusion in India. Hear expert insights on key developments, challenges, and the future of fintech in emerging markets. Key Highlights: 🏦Open Finance Unpacked - Explore how Open Finance aggregates financial services data, like browsing a multi-branded store. 📉Boosting Small Businesses - How Open Finance supports SMEs with flexible, small-ticket loans. 🌐Power of Standardization - Digital standardization enables efficient, secure data sharing. 🌍India as a Global Fintech Leader - India’s growth sets a model for emerging markets 🤝Pathways to Inclusion - Using Open Finance to expand access to financial services. 🔐Financial Education & Data Security- Addressing challenges in data protection and consumer awareness. 👉 Don’t forget to hit subscribe for the latest on virtual assets, regulations, and industry insights! #openfinance #fintechinnovation #fintech #sme

    54 min

  5. NOV 7

    Singapore’s Fintech Landscape : Innovation, Adoption & the Future with Varun Mittal

    Varun Mittal, Chief Innovation Officer at SingLife and co-founder of Founder Fintech Nation, for insights into Singapore's thriving fintech landscape with Syed Musheer Ahmed. From digital adoption to stablecoins and the future of innovation, we explore what makes Singapore a fintech leader. Key Highlights: 🇸🇬🔒 Singapore’s Unique Regulatory Landscape Singapore stands out with a single financial regulator, fostering a streamlined, growth-focused environment. 📈📲 Digital Adoption in Singapore Government initiatives have driven rapid adoption of digital finance in Singapore, paving the way for future growth. 🔮⚙️Fintech’s Future Challenges Varun highlights a "trinity challenge" for the next generation: longevity, inflation, and rising healthcare costs. 📖🙏Gratitude in Business Varun’s upcoming book with Tawishi Singh, Superhuman Supreme, shares real stories of gratitude from 20 founders to inspire a culture of giving back. 💸🌱Angel Investing Insights Varun discusses his journey as an angel investor in Indian startups and tips for those interested in entering the space. 👉 Don’t forget to hit subscribe for the latest on virtual assets, regulations, and industry insights! #fintech #startup #entrepreneurship #innovation

    25 min

  6. NOV 4

    Finstep Edge Podcast with Brad Jones on his Journey in Revolutionising Payments Across Asia

    Brad Jones, CEO of PayMe, talks fintech innovation, startup growth, and the future of Hong Kong's digital economy on the Asia Edge podcast with Syed Musheer Ahmed Key Highlights: 🏙️ Hong Kong’s Growth: Brad’s perspective on the city’s evolution over 2 years 💼 Startup Journey: From the army to banking to becoming a fintech founder in Cambodia & Myanmar 💸 Wave's Money Growth: How Wave rapidly reached profitability in Myanmar with a robust agent network 🚀 Fintech Success: The role of women in fintech adoption in Myanmar 🌐 PayMe’s Future: PayMe's impact and growth in Hong Kong’s retail marketDon't Forget to subcribe! #payments #fintech #startup

    39 min

  7. OCT 29

    Transforming India's Insurance: Shilpa Arora on Insurtech, Misselling and Automated Claims

    Join Shilpa Arora, Co-founder & CEO of Insurance Samadhan, as she shares her journey in tackling misselling in India's insurance sector. Learn about the growth of insurtech, fake vs. real claims, and her experience on Shark Tank India. Key Highlights: 🚨 Misselling in Insurance: A staggering 50% of insurance policies in India are mis-sold, often due to high commissions and lack of transparency 🛡️ Claims & Automation: Insurance Samadhan is automating 33% of life insurance, 60% of health insurance, and 10% of general insurance claims, making the process faster and more reliable 🦈 Shark Tank Experience: Shilpa shares how pitching on Shark Tank was a great marketing opportunity, even when they didn’t secure funding, helping the brand gain massive exposure 💪 Women in Fintech: As a woman co-founder, Shilpa discusses the challenges of networking in the fintech space and the growing number of female entrepreneurs in India. 🌱 India’s Insurance Growth: The insurance industry is still in its early stages in India, but with innovations like these, Shilpa believes the country can achieve "Insurance for All" by 2034 👉 Subscribe for more startup insights & fintech breakthroughs! #insurtech #insurance

    39 min

  8. OCT 14

    Unlocking Hong Kong's Fintech Future: Insights with Lareina Wang

    Join Lareina Wang, Head of Digital & Innovation, HK and GBA, Institutional Banking group at at DBS Bank Hong Kong and chairperson of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong, as she explores the dynamic world of Digital Banking and Innovation in Hong Kong with Syed Musheer Ahmed. Discover how banking in Hong Kong has transformed over the last decade and what the drivers are for development of vibrant communities in this evolving landscape. Key Highlights: 🌟 Innovative Leadership: Lareina discusses her role at DBS Hong Kong and her vision for driving digital innovation in Institutional Banking. 🌐 Career Journeys: Lareina shares her journey and the transition from traditional banking to Digital Banking & Innovation 🏙️ HK vs. London:Gain insights into the differences and similarities between the two global finance & fintech hub. 🤝 Community Building: Discover the importance of collaboration in the fintech ecosystem and how Lareina is taking FTAHK forward into the next phase while working to drive inclusivity within the industry. 🔮 Future Trends: Learn about predictions for fintech's next phase, including emerging technologies and the pivotal role of data in shaping future banking solutions Subscribe for More: If you enjoyed this video, hit that subscribe button for more insights on the fintech, Web3 and more! 🔔 #DigitalBanking #fintech #Community

    46 min
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Finstep Asia founder Syed Musheer Ahmed, in conversation with industry pioneers, dissecting the latest fintech advancements and exploring the transformative potential of Web 3.0 technologies. Join us on Finstep Asia Edge as we delve deep into the dynamic world of fintech and cryptocurrency, uncovering the latest trends and innovations shaping the landscape of finance in the era of Web 3.0. Each episode features insightful discussions and expert analysis, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of the evolving intersection between technology and finance.

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