Fintech Finance Podcasts: The FF Salon

Fintech Finance Podcasts: The FF Salon at Money20/20 Europe 2023 with Roisin Levine, Wise

Step into the FF Salon at Money20/20, where engaging conversations unfold. Host Emily Redding and guest Roisin Levine, Head of UK and Europe at Wise Platform, introduce the captivating world of cross border payments. Discover how Wise’s seamless money movement network transforms cross-border payments, making them quicker and cost-effective. Dive into the transformative power of technology and hear Roisin’s journey in shaping the financial landscape

Fintech Finance Podcasts: The FF Salon at Money20/20 Europe 2023 with Louise O’Shea, Yulife

Over at our FF Salon at the RAI in Amsterdam for Money 20/20 Europe, we had the opportunity to meet Louise O’Shea, Non Executive Director at YuLife, to learn more about her field of work.
YuLife is a pioneering firm specialising in life insurance solutions that integrate wellness incentives, fostering healthier lifestyles alongside comprehensive financial protection.
“I do a lot in insurance. As a little girl, I never thought ‘oh yeah, I really want to grow up and work in insurance.’ That’s certainly not something that one would aspire to generally. So I definitely fell into it, and I think that’s not an uncommon thing for people to find with their careers. I’ve always looked for things that challenge me, things that push me outside of my comfort zone.”
“The key is understanding what drives you – your inner purpose. If you can understand that and tap into it, then nothing will stop you. It takes a while to work it out and to also work it out with the people around you as well.”
“I know what makes me happy, and that’s working with great companies, working with great people and making a difference.”

Fintech Finance Podcasts: The FF Salon at Money20/20 Europe 2023 with Frank Hock, Lunadis

Fintech Finance Podcasts: The FF Salon at Money20/20 Europe 2023 with Gabrielle Inzirillo, ADGM

At Money20/20 Europe, held in the RAI in Amsterdam, FF News spoke with Gabrielle Inzirillo, Head of Ecosystem Development, Financial Services Regulatory Authority at Abu Dhabi Global Market, to touch upon her role and responsibilities within the organisation.
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is a leading international financial centre based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, providing a platform for businesses and financial institutions to operate, innovate, and thrive in a dynamic ecosystem. It offers a wide range of services, including financial regulation, registration of companies, and support for fintech and innovation initiatives.
“As a regulator, we are evidently civil servants. Our goal is to ensure that we have a business friendly environment that still upholds robust rules and regulations, so that business can work, business can function, and people trust the businesses that they work with and entrust money to.”
“One of our key pain points is that, as a government body, we have to decide our risk appetite – firms that we want to regulate and that we think are good for the business environment, and others that may potentially pose more of a risk to society or to the business environment, and that are maybe too difficult to provide appropriate oversight over.”

Fintech Finance Podcasts: The FF Salon at Money20/20 Europe 2023 with Mark Slade, Money20/20

In this interview from our FF Salon at Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam, we spoke to one of the minds behind the conference itself!
Mark Slade is Global VP of Creative at Money20/20 and helps to make the event what it is, bringing the venue to life, with exciting visuals, showstopping design, memorable experiences and a playful ethos that really makes Money 20/20 stand out from the rest.  He spoke to us about how they’re trying to “make the show a genuinely memorable experience as well as a fantastic place to do business.”
The team have taken their core proposition “Now and Next” and built on that to create an event that had a band in a booth, DJs and cool places to hang out, alongside industry leading conversations and networking.
“You want to appeal to as many people as possible but that’s not always a good thing. The question is how do you tailor special one off moments in a show this big? But it’s a fun challenge.”
Mark goes into a bit of his background, showing us why he was the man for the job and whilst remaining tight lipped on details, assures us that plans for next year are well underway and will be revealed after Vegas in October. We can’t wait!

Fintech Finance Podcasts: The FF Salon at Money20/20 Europe 2023 with Jim Marous (general Legend in Fintech!)

At the RAI in Amsterdam for the Money20/20 Europe event, we caught up with Jim Marous, Banking Influencer, Owner and Host of ‘Banking Transformed’, at our FF Salon to learn more about what he does.
The Banking Transform Podcast, hosted by Jim Marous, offers in-depth exploration of the latest trends and innovations in the banking and financial services industry. Through insightful interviews and discussions with industry experts and thought leaders, it provides valuable insights into the ever-evolving landscape of the financial sector.
“Three years ago, I started a podcast, and that’s been the most fun initiative I’ve had. Every week, twice a week, I’m doing an interview with somebody who I’ve not met before, in many cases, and get to dig deep into what makes them special, what makes their company special and what challenges they’re facing.”
“Whilst it’s extraordinarily challenging and harder to be a good bank now than it ever has been, there’s more opportunity than ever to be that good bank.”
“The thing to avoid is trying to build something too big, too fast. If you’re in content as I am, how are you going to be able to deliver on a consistent basis so that people know when to find you without looking? For me, they know they’re usually going to see me on a Monday morning in my webinar.”

Fintech Finance Podcasts: The FF Salon at Money20/20 Europe 2023 with Stuart Keen, Fintech Australia

In Amsterdam at the RAI for the Money20/20 Europe event, we met with Stuart Keen, Head of Community and Global Engagement at Fintech Australia, to delve into the organisation’s core activities and operations.
Fintech Australia is a leading industry association representing and advocating for the Australian fintech ecosystem. Their mission is to support and foster the growth of fintech innovation in the country through collaboration, education, and policy advocacy.
“We support about 450 businesses, fintech companies large and small. They’re our members, and we support them in the domestic fintech ecosystem.”
“Early on, it was really an education piece for the companies, and then looking at how we can help those companies access the market, educate themselves and then scale from there. So, for me really, it’s about, now that they’re educated, the businesses know a lot, they’re capable of doing really well back home in Australia: How can we help them to succeed in new markets?”
“I like connecting with the companies that are doing really innovative things, because they’re the ones who are the most unique, cutting-edge and exciting. It’s not about me, it’s not about us, it’s about those companies and how they’re really doing.”

Fintech Finance Podcasts: The FF Salon at Money20/20 Europe 2023 with Ben Ford, Frollo

Over in our FF Salon at the RAI in Amsterdam for Money 20/20 Europe, we caught up with Ben Ford, Head of Growth at Frollo, to learn about his field of work.
Frollo is a fintech company specialising in personal finance management solutions and budgeting tools, providing users with the means to take charge of their finances and make informed financial decisions.
“I’ve worked around data and around the industry for 15 or 20 years, even before fintech was a thing.”
“You’ve got to have a real belief in what fintech can do and the power it has to help people change lives, transform lives, improve society and things like that.”
“The feedback that we get on our app, where people do say that it’s made a difference to their life, it works for them. Those are the things that mean a lot.”
“The best thing is getting out and about and getting the word out there, having conversations like this, conversations with other businesses, and just pumping the Frollo brand and building awareness.

Fintech Finance Podcasts: The FF Salon at Money20/20 Europe 2023 with Rebecca Wright, LHV

At Money 20/20 Europe, in the RAI in Amsterdam, Rebecca Wright, Chief People Officer at LHV Bank, joined us in our FF Salon to discuss her crucial role within the organisation.
LHV Bank is a fully licensed UK bank that specialises in offering comprehensive banking services to global fintechs and personalised SME lending solutions to UK businesses. LHV Bank gained its UK banking license in May 2023 and plans to expand its banking services offering to e-commerce businesses and start accepting retail deposits later this year.
“LHV is still quite new to the UK market as an employer. When I joined in August 2021, there were 4 or 5 of us in the business, and we’re now at about 130 people.”
“We like to experiment and iterate our thinking, so it’s a very agile, entrepreneurial business.”
“I’ve got a good team, so I definitely get to do all the really nice parts of the job rather than some of the less glamorous parts.”

Fintech Finance Podcasts: The FF Salon at Money20/20 Europe 2023 with Anita Paju, LHV

Over at the RAI in Amsterdam for the Money20/20 Europe event, Anita Paju, Head of Customer Success at LHV Bank, joined us in our FF Salon to discuss her role within the company.
LHV Bank is a fully licensed UK bank that specialises in offering comprehensive banking services to global fintechs and personalised SME lending solutions to UK businesses. LHV Bank gained its UK banking license in May 2023 and plans to expand its banking services offering to e-commerce businesses and start accepting retail deposits later this year.
“I run customer success. We oversee customers, everything from onboarding till throughout the entire relationship. I’ve been with LHV for almost 10 years.”
“I’ve always been lucky enough to have managers that really value my opinion and what I want to do. I also think that we have really great customers, and I genuinely believe in what we do.”
“Within our company, whoever wants to get things done has the opportunity. It doesn’t matter what your position is or where you are in the organisation structure. Everyone has the opportunity. If you see something that isn’t right, you can just do it.”