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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/

  1. 4d ago

    Oliver Hughes: How Uzbekistan Built Open Banking Before the West

    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 PathSophisticated Payments Ecosystem Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Uzbekistan and Its Market03:03 The Evolution of Uzbekistan's Fintech Landscape05:57 The Unique Payments Ecosystem of Uzbekistan13:03 Regulatory Environment and Data Access in Uzbekistan26:08 TBC's Role and Future in the Uzbekistan Market

  2. Sep 6

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

    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 PaymentsConsumer Adoption Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Polygon Labs01:08 Stablecoins in Payments02:14 Consumer Adoption of Stablecoins03:09 Impact on Cross-Border Transactions05:14 Stablecoins in Marketplace Transactions08:39 Role of MasterCard and Visa15:28 Banks and Stablecoin Adoption25:37 Government Regulation and Stablecoins28:16 Future of Stablecoins

  3. Aug 25

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

    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 Focus02:14 Challenges in Onboarding and AI05:18 Modern Fintech Banking Solutions06:23 Subscription Businesses and Payment Flow07:17 Geographical Focus and Future of Banking08:19 Combining AI and Human Approach11:12 Priorities for the Future

  4. Apr 25

    Milan Radia: Liquid Cooling and the Future of AI Data Centres

    The Density Shift: Why Nvidia GB300 chips are pushing rack power requirements to 150kW, necessitating a move to liquid cooling. Regional Hub Status: How the Middle East is leveraging subsea cable connectivity and reliable power to become a global data hub. Infrastructure Obsolescence: The risks facing investors in legacy "powered shell" data centres as technology requirements leap forward. Data Sovereignty: The growing demand for "on-soil" data centres to protect confidential government and enterprise information. Inferencing vs Training: Why the next wave of data centres must be distributed and low-latency to support real-time AI applications. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to The FinTech Times News and Views. 00:41 - Milan Radia on his background in data centres and Taranis Capital. 01:32 - The transition from "glorified real estate" to high-complexity compute hubs. 05:15 - Subsea cables and the Middle East as a strategic information highway. 07:30 - Why the UAE and Saudi Arabia are winning the data centre race. 10:45 - The impact of Nvidia Blackwell architecture on data centre design. 13:20 - Moving from AI training to real-time inferencing and the latency challenge. 15:44 - Conclusion and closing remarks. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry leaders and innovators. Discover more coverage, interviews, research, and partnership opportunities at thefintechtimes.com and follow The Fintech Times across all major social platforms.

  5. Apr 18

    Kimberly Waldron: Internationalising FinTech and the Application of AI

    Key Topics Covered: Regional Growth: Comparing the energy and investment landscapes of Web Summit events in Lisbon, Rio, and Qatar. Scaling Success: How Started PR evolved alongside its clients from pre-seed stages through to international expansion. Market Trends: The current industry focus on AI applications and the role of stablecoins in modern finance. Globalisation Hurdles: Strategies for internationalising regulated fintech solutions across different jurisdictions. Impact Measurement: Moving beyond hype to identify where AI is delivering tangible results in onboarding and credit. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction to TFT News and Views 00:41 – Kimberly Waldron on the energy of Web Summit Qatar 01:50 – Transitioning PR strategies from startups to larger brands 03:00 – Key trends: AI, stablecoins, and capital efficiency 05:10 – 2026 Outlook: Moving from talking points to case studies 06:40 – Conclusion The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry leaders and innovators. Discover more coverage, interviews, research, and partnership opportunities at thefintechtimes.com and follow The Fintech Times across all major social platforms.

  6. Apr 11

    Philip Rathle: Unlocking the Trillion-Dollar Potential of Context Graphs

    Episode Notes: The Graph Advantage: Shifting from rigid data tables to mathematical nodes and relationships to mirror real-world systems. Financial Crime Prevention: How the ICIJ used graph databases to untangle the complex shell company webs of the Panama Papers. AI’s "Left Brain": Using knowledge graphs to provide deterministic logic, explainability, and access control for Large Language Models. Data Sovereignty: Managing the balance between on-premise security for regulated banks and managed cloud services like AWS, GCP, and Azure. The Context Revolution: Why venture capital identifies context graphs as a trillion-dollar opportunity for the next wave of AI deployment. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction to The Fintech Times News and Views. 00:41 – Meet Philip Rathle, CTO at Neo4j. 01:35 – Why networks fail when shoved into traditional tables. 03:32 – Case Study: Untangling the Panama Papers. 05:32 – Market nuances and expansion in the Middle East. 06:41 – AI agents and the transition to graph-based queries. 08:19 – Solving AI hallucinations and the need for explainability. 10:11 – Data sovereignty and cloud security options for banks. 11:32 – The future: From AI buzz to the "trillion-dollar" context graph. The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry leaders and innovators. Discover more coverage, interviews, research, and partnership opportunities at thefintechtimes.com and follow The Fintech Times across all major social platforms.

  7. Apr 3

    Open Finance in the Middle East and Africa: Future Trends and Insights with Nihala Buhattas

    Key Topics Covered: Leapfrogging Development: Why the Middle East and Africa are moving directly to open finance rather than following the incremental UK/Europe model. Inclusion over Competition: How regional frameworks are designed to foster collaboration between banks and fintechs to reach underserved segments. Infrastructure Foundations: The role of standardisation and quality APIs in building the "pipe work" necessary for market-wide connectivity. Modernising Legacy Payments: Utilising open finance to solve regional-specific challenges, such as transitioning away from physical rent checks. AI and Data Synergy: The potential for agentic AI to transform consented financial data into automated, high-value recommendations for users. Measuring Future Success: Why the industry focus will shift from technical connectivity to tangible social and economic impact by next year. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to News and Views 00:27 - Guest Introduction: Nihal Abughattas 01:32 - The State of Open Finance in the Middle East 03:05 - Use Cases: Inclusion, APIs, and the SME Gap 06:14 - Beyond Banking: Insurance and Rent Payment Innovation 08:45 - The Marriage of Open Finance and Agentic AI 10:43 - Predictions for the Coming Year The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry leaders and innovators. Discover more coverage, interviews, research, and partnership opportunities at thefintechtimes.com and follow The Fintech Times across all major social platforms.

  8. Mar 28

    Navigating FinTech Growth and Family Office Expansion in the UAE with Oscar Orellana-Hyder

    Key Topics Covered: The surge of new entrants in the Dubai and Abu Dhabi FinTech ecosystems, with a 20% increase in investment managers setting up shop annually. Trends in regional asset classes: Growth of private credit, hedge funds, and regulation of virtual assets and cryptocurrencies overseen by FATF and VARA. Challenges in attracting experienced talent for emerging asset classes, emphasizing the importance of local knowledge and the risks of international recruitment. The rise of family offices in the UAE, including generational shifts and increasing appetite for diversified and regulated investments like hedge funds, private credit, and virtual assets. The strategic role of regulatory frameworks in scaling family businesses and attracting global capital into the UAE's vibrant ecosystem. Oscar’s perspectives on the importance of infrastructure investments in virtual assets and the evolving gaming sector, highlighting the region's dynamic growth. Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome and podcast overview 00:17 - Introduction to Oscar Orellana-Hyder and his background 01:05 - Changes in the regional fintech landscape over recent years 01:28 - Increase in new entrants setting up investment management firms in the region 01:59 - Trends in asset classes: growth of private credit and hedge funds 02:25 - Regulatory developments in virtual assets and crypto funds 03:18 - Challenges in hiring experienced talent for emerging asset classes 03:44 - Strategies for talent acquisition and retention in nascent markets 05:34 - Oscar’s purpose at the Family Office Summit and regional ecosystem development 06:20 - The evolving role of family offices and generational wealth transfer in the UAE 07:01 - Regulating and legitimizing Emirati and global family businesses 07:54 - Cultural and lifestyle highlights in the region's ultra-luxury investments 08:13 - Key takeaways from the event: infrastructure investments in virtual assets and gaming Resources & Links: FATF - Financial Action Task Force VARA - Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority The Fintech Times News &Views Podcast delivers strategic insight into the trends redefining global financial services, with commentary from industry leaders and innovators. Discover more coverage, interviews, research, and partnership opportunities at thefintechtimes.com and follow The Fintech Times across all major social platforms.

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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/

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