Fintech Finance Podcasts: The FF Salon

The Fintech Show #131: American Adventure – The US State Offering Unrivalled Benefits for Fintech with JobsOhio, Jumpstart, Akru and OakNorth Bank

In this episode of The Fintech Show we host CEO of Jumpstart, Ray Leach and JobsOhio Financial Services MD, Ron Rock, to find out why Ohio is the place to do business. We also speak to Rajesh Gupta, CFO at OakNorth Bank and Mohsin Masud, founder of Ohio based startup Akru, to find out why their companies have set up in the US.
The American Midwest is increasingly being seen as a hub for fintech and insurtech companies, so we travelled over to find out what’s happening. JobsOhio act as a catalyst for growth in the state and Ron Rock is well placed to tell us why companies are setting up or moving here. Our friend and Ohio native Jim Marous also speaks to Ray Leach to find out how companies can get investment in the current climate.
Rajesh Gupta lets us know what it takes to set up a new bank in the US and Mohsin Masud tells us why he built his startup in Ohio. We hope you enjoy learning more about this fascinating area.

Making international payments as seamless as domestic with iPiD | FF Salon at Sibos 2023

Damien Dugauquier, CEO and Co-Founder of iPiD visits the FF Salon to talk about their international payments solution and how they’re aiming to make international payments as safe and seamless as domestic payments.
There’s talk of combatting fraud with their API based offering and he discusses the challenges of being a smaller provider in a big pond. However they’re seeing real movement and increased opportunities in the last couple of years. The impact they’re seeing makes it all worth it.
 

Why componentisation is essential in a competitive market with MongoDB, Capgemini and Temenos | FF Virtual Arena #318

In this episode of FF Virtual Arena we host Temenos Global Head of Partners Paul Carr, Joerg Schmuecker from database dynamos MongoDB and Mark Ashton from CapGemini Financial Services, to find out why componentisation and tech partnerships are essential today.
Having worked with the best in banking to help them innovate, Carr points out that adding components is not just about upgrading legacy systems but also finding new revenue streams. In an increasingly competitive market, banks are increasingly looking at moving data around and leveraging rich data to deliver a better service.
Schmuecker and Ashton have a lot of expertise to offer in this area and talk about accessing data in real time, getting a more holistic view of customers and potentially making AI work for them. We hope you enjoy this fascinating discussion from three financial experts at the heart of innovation.

Community and connections in fintech with Barb MacLean | FF Salon at Sibos 2023

From the FF Salon at Sibos 2023 we caught up with Barb MacLean, Head of Technology, at Coastal Community Bank to find out what makes her tick and why she’s passionate about the field she’s in. We hear about her journey from computing to business and the way she’s able to go beyond what some of the bigger banks can do when working with smaller community banks.
MacLean talks about the importance of the fintech and finance community, which she is an active and visible part of. Somewhere like Sibos is a great opportunity to make connections and build relationships. Of course, she says, it’s also important as an introvert to take time for yourself.

Wise moves towards infrastructure powering banks | FF Salon at Sibos 2023

We’re joined at the FF Salon by Steve Naudé, MD of the Wise Platform at Wise, who gives us the news that they’ve recently partnered with Swift to bring their payments powering platform to more financial institutions around the world. Speaking at Sibos 2023 he gives us an overview of how Wise are continuing on their mission to make moving money ever easier and faster and are becoming an increasingly established player in the infrastructure layer.
Naude also talks about how innovation in the space is often defined more by incremental improvements than seismic changes. Many of the challenges are the same but the solutions are evolving and there are always more ways payments technology can be applied to fresh niches.
 

Learning from the best with Eric Fulwiler from Rival | FF Salon at Sibos 2023

Welcome back to the FF Salon where we’re joined by Eric Fulwiler, co-founder and CEO of growth marketing agency, Rival, who speaks about his experience in the fintech and marketing sectors.
Fulwiler, who (dare we say it) is a fan of the FF Salon format, shares some of his journey so far, with stops at VaynerMedia and 11:FS along the way, before starting his own company. He also talks about some of the things he’s learnt, including the importance of finding good mentors and sources of experience.

Payments evangelism with Mike Jackson from ACI Worldwide | FF Salon at Sibos 2023

Back at the FF Salon at Sibos 2023 we’re treated to the beaming smile of Mike Jackson, who heads up demand generation at ACI Worldwide. In a role that encompasses various aspects of marketing and sales he is in exactly the right place personally and talks about the satisfaction of sorting out people’s payments problems.
It’s actually not the first time he’s had his hair cut on camera and he talks about how he’s bringing his marketing experience from previous roles into the payments space. We also hear how earlier experiences have influenced where he is now and the importance of finding time to switch off.

Slowing down in the fast moving world of payments with Allevo | FF Salon at Sibos 2023

We’re talking to Ioana Guiman, partner at Allevo, from the FF Salon at Sibos 2023 all about her journey into software, and managing a business. We also hear how as a business partner of Swift, they help banks and institutions connect to the Swift network.
In the hairdressers chair, Guiman talks about the importance of flexible working and slowing down when working in a fast moving sector. There’s also comments about the differences between the European and American markets and what they’re hoping to see at this years conference.

The Fintech Show #129: Cash & Treasury Management Unveiled – Navigating Risks, Rewards, and Responsibilities in the Banking Industry with SmartStream, Bank of Ireland and Allica Bank

In this episode of The Fintech Show we host Henry Cleary, Bank of Ireland, SmartStream’s Peter Dehaan and Allica Bank’s Beata Lubinska to show us how the banks are weighing up the risks, rewards and responsibilities of cash management in an ever-changing economy.
We find out from Allica Bank how they are utilising AI technology in their treasury department to gain an agile tactical view while keeping a steady strategic one at the same time.
Bank of Ireland give us a comprehensive look at how they are helping their treasurer customers navigate the unforeseen impacts of recent events like the COVID pandemic and Brexit.
Over in Money20/20, SmartStream detail how they have been helping banks, with the power of technology through these troubled times.

Intix are creating a ‘Google search’ for banking transactions | FF Salon at Sibos 2023

From the FF Salon at Sibos 2023 we spoke to Antoine Cuypers from Intix about the very specific service they’re offering around transactional data. Cuypers, who heads up strategic alliances and key accounts for the company, told us about the journey to where he is now after many years of experience with Swift and the benefits of coming to Sibos as a veteran of the conference.
He makes some interesting points about digital transformation in the banking space and expands on how Intix have created what he calls a ‘Google search for banks’. Watch the interview from the barbers chair to find out more.