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  • Trust, Value & What It Means To Be Digital in Banking
    2024/12/19
    In This Episode Regular listeners of Breaking Banks are likely familiar with the Killing It series, hosted by Jason Henrichs and Alex Johnson, where they explore candid stories of success, failure, and the pivotal and sometimes tough decisions that drive the journey from VCs to unicorns in the high stakes world of entrepreneurship. (If you’re not, check it out!) In this episode, Brett King shifts gears with a “Starting It” theme, sitting down with industry veteran Anthony Thomson —an entrepreneur, marketer, speaker, author, and founder of Metro Bank, Atom, and 86 400. Metro Bank challenged traditional banking in the UK, while Atom and 86 400 brought innovation as neo-banks in different markets, with 86 400 later acquired by NAB (National Australia Bank) and then merged into UBank. Join this enlightening discussion as Brett and Anthony dive into the unique missions and lessons behind each of these groundbreaking ventures. And who knows? You might even get a sneak peek at the next big breakthrough in the industry!
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    1 時間 7 分
  • Reimagining Digital Banking: Varo Bank’s Vision for Financial Inclusion
    2024/12/12
    This week, host Brett King sits down with Colin Walsh, Founder and CEO of Varo Bank, to explore the journey of building the first all-digital, FDIC-insured de novo bank in U.S. history. Designed to improve financial health and serve a diverse range of customers—from those with financial abundance to those facing economic hardship—Varo Bank is on a mission to create a banking experience that truly works for everyone. With the unique distinction of being the first consumer fintech to be granted a bank charter in US history, Varo is redefining banking with innovative products tailored to modern consumers' needs. From managing fraud and credit risk to building trust and leveraging a cutting-edge tech stack, they delve into the strategies that power Varo’s ability to stay agile and customer-focused. Whether it’s delivering accessible savings and lending solutions or tackling the challenges of financial inclusion, Varo Bank’s story is one of innovation and impact. Tune in for a wide-ranging discussion on how Varo is using digital banking to create financial inclusion by addressing the real financial challenges that Americans face every day.
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    40 分
  • A Digital Banking Revolution in SEA: GXBank and Mastercard
    2024/12/07
    In This Episode Southeast Asia’s fintech revolution is here, and GXBank is leading the charge. From its roots as a ride-hailing service to becoming Malaysia’s first digital bank, GXBank is transforming how Malaysians access and manage their money. This week on Breaking Banks, host Brett King sat down with GXBank’s Chief Commercial Officer, Kaushik Chowdhury, and Mastercard’s Senior Vice President & Country Manager for Malaysia and Brunei, Beena Pothen. They discuss the incredible journey of GXBank, the partnership with Mastercard, and how the bank is reshaping financial inclusion in Southeast Asia. GXBank, a subsidiary of GXS Bank Pte. Ltd. (a joint venture between Grab and Singtel), officially launched operations September 1, 2023, introducing its app two months later. In a year, the bank has amassed over 750,000 customers, offering innovative and personalized solutions to support financial resilience and inclusion. Learn how GXBank is making banking accessible to all Malaysians while setting a new standard for digital banking in the region. Discover how Mastercard’s cutting-edge technologies and deep fintech expertise are empowering GXBank to deliver smarter, more inclusive financial solutions. As fintechs look to build, launch, and grow their business, Mastercard is helping to drive smarter decisions for better outcomes through strong partnerships across the payments ecosystem. Resources:Learn more about GXBank: gxbank.myExplore how Mastercard supports fintech innovation: Mastercard Fintech Services Read the entire transcript here. Podcast Content: Chapter 1: 00:00 - Welcome and Introduction Brett King introduces the episode, focusing on digital banking trends in Southeast Asia with GXBank and Mastercard as key players. Chapter 2: 03:30 - GXBank: Building a Digital Bank from Scratch Kaushik Chowdhury discusses GXBank’s journey, from user research to creating a mobile-first digital bank in Malaysia. Chapter 3: 10:15 - The Evolution of Banking in Southeast Asia Bina Pothan highlights the rapid adoption of digital banking in Southeast Asia, driven by smartphones, internet access, and changing consumer expectations. Chapter 4: 18:00 - Financial Inclusion through Digital Innovation Exploring how GXBank and Mastercard aim to serve underserved and financially vulnerable populations across Malaysia and the region. Chapter 5: 26:30 - Leveraging Partnerships for Success Insights into GXBank’s partnership with Mastercard, enabling rapid launches and delivering impactful financial products to consumers. Chapter 6: 34:45 - Payments Innovation and Embedded Finance Examining GXBank’s focus on payment solutions, including QR systems, debit cards, and embedded banking experiences with Grab. Chapter 7: 42:00 - Overcoming Challenges in Digital Banking Kaushik discusses the challenges of building a digital bank, including hiring, partnerships, and balancing innovation with trust and security. Chapter 8: 50:15 - Future Plans and Scaling Ambitions GXBank outlines its roadmap, aiming for profitability and becoming a top bank in Malaysia by leveraging its ecosystem and customer-centric strategies. Chapter 9: 57:30 - Key Takeaways and Final Reflections Bina and Kaushik emphasize trust, utility, and collaboration as essential elements for succeeding in the digital banking revolution. Related Content: Fintech Visionaries and Revolutionaries & What's Up With Bitcoin? Bank-Fintech Partnerships, Open Banking and AI...oh my! Huawei Does Gen-Fi Shopify Finance: Fueling Merchant and Small Business Growth Episode 558: Fintech Visionaries Reimagining the Future of Finance: Start Path Recorded end of September
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    35 分
  • Decentralized AI & Financial Inclusion
    2024/11/27
    In This Episode Good leaders drive day-to-day results. Great leaders share visionary ideas and then inspire organizations and stakeholders to find a way to get there. In today's second segment, Jennifer Tescher, host of sister podcast Emerge Everywhere, introduces this year’s Financial Health Visionary Award honoree, Brian Moynihan, Chair and CEO of Bank of America. The Visionary award recognizes those who have shown unparalleled leadership in building a more inclusive financial system and empowering the next generation of leaders to innovate solutions that improve financial health for all. Listen to hear about Brian's commitment to financial health and the upcoming headwinds and tailwinds impacting customers’ financial health. But first, bestselling author Michael J Casey, the chairman of DAIS (Decentralized AI Society), senior advisor on MIT Media Lab’s Digital Currency initiative, and previous Chair of Consensus at CoinDesk, joins Brett to talk about the reality of decentralized and open source AI. The intersection of DeFi and DeAI appears to be a logical path if not for the hundreds of billions being invested in big tech efforts to create AGI. Is it possible to really make AI less centralized and still deliver the promise of a highly automated world? You’ll need to tune in to find out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QSByxCEUbA
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    52 分
  • Huawei Does Gen-Fi
    2024/11/21
    This week on Breaking Banks, host Brett King takes us to Shanghai for a riveting discussion with Jason Cao, CEO of Huawei's Global Financial Services competency. In this eye-opening episode, they uncover how China is shaping the future with AI—not as a mere tool for profit, but as core infrastructure driving the world's fastest-growing economy. Discover why GenFi LLMs (Generational Financial Language Models) don’t exist yet—and what’s holding AI like ChatGPT back from transforming banking as we know it. Explore how China’s unique approach to technology infrastructure is setting them apart from the rest, helping them to create a Smart Economy of the Future. Tune in for a conversation that could redefine the future of global finance and AI! Read the entire transcript here. Podcast Content: Chapter 1: 00:00 - Welcome and Introduction Brett King and Jason Henricks introduce the episode, recorded in Shanghai, featuring Huawei's Jason Tsao discussing fintech innovations. Chapter 2: 03:30 - Global Fintech Highlights: NewBank and Beyond Exploring global fintech trends, including NewBank's growth and the technological strides of digital-first banks like WeBank. Chapter 3: 10:45 - Huawei’s Vision for Smarter Finance Jason Tsao shares insights into Huawei’s initiatives in digital finance, AI integration, and the transformation of customer experience in banking. Chapter 4: 20:00 - Resilience in Financial Infrastructure A discussion on the critical need for resilience in banking systems, addressing latency, zero downtime, and advanced fraud prevention technologies. Chapter 5: 30:15 - AI-Driven Banking and Generative Finance Exploring how Huawei collaborates with banks to leverage generative AI for efficiency, value creation, and customer-centric innovations. Chapter 6: 40:00 - Digital Infrastructure in China: A Global Example Highlighting China's advancements in digital payments, infrastructure, and regulatory approaches that drive a highly digital economy. Chapter 7: 50:30 - Cloud Strategies for Financial Institutions Examining the rise of hybrid cloud strategies and the pivotal role of cloud computing in transforming banking operations. Chapter 8: 59:00 - The Future of Autonomous Finance How AI and automation are shaping the next generation of financial services, inspired by China's digital transformation. Chapter 9: 65:00 - Invitation to Explore the Future in China Jason Tsao extends an invitation to global audiences to witness the rapid technological advancements in Shenzhen and across China. Related Content: Bank-Fintech Partnerships, Open Banking and AI...oh my! Shopify Finance: Fueling Merchant and Small Business Growth Fintech Visionaries and Revolutionaries & What's Up With Bitcoin? Episode 189: Disruption Stories: Generative AI for Investments Episode 405: Driving Change Through Talent and Infrastructure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCqmVDiKms4
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    52 分
  • Fintech Visionaries and Revolutionaries & What’s Up With Bitcoin?
    2024/11/14
    In This Episode Strong partnerships and value creation can make even solid companies better! Serving over 80% of the top digital payment and neobank fintechs on the CNBC Global Fintech list, Mastercard takes a collaborative approach to innovation. By viewing fintechs as true partners—and bringing data insights, market expertise, and solutions to the table—Mastercard helps fintechs scale by unlocking new opportunities and driving smarter decisions for better outcomes. In today’s episode, Brett King connects with Jenique McNaught, Mastercard’s Senior Principal, Advisors & Consulting Services, UK & Ireland, and Revolut’s Fiona Davies – Head of Growth UK, Ireland & Nordics. Together, they discuss important market dynamics and the trends they see in the regions they cover. One big takeaway is how customers want to have a meaningful relationship with their financial services provider. Trust is more than just a cool factor, it is earned through a solid track record of picking the right partner and interacting with customers in their preferred manner. Everywhere, customers are embracing innovative fintech solutions that embrace convenience and meet their changing needs, with many consumers multi-banked. The trio then dive into Mastercard and Revolut’s exciting partnership and spotlight Revolut’s incredible growth story.Marking a major milestone -- 50M customers in less than 10 years—Revolut is celebrating and sharing its success with “Revolutionaries,” a one-of-a-kind two-day experiential event for Revolut customers, highlighting revolutionary figures who have challenged norms and pushed boundaries. Then, the latest on bitcoin...Bitcoin has seen a 42% increase in price in just the past month, lots of crypto is up. Listen as Brett King and Henri Arslanian, author, industry expert and speaker, share thoughts on the election impact on #bitcoin and #crypto markets. Hear about this and more in this engaging and dynamic episode! ******************************************************************Interested in learning more about how Mastercard Services can help you innovate? Explore https://go.mastercardservices.com/fintech For more about Revolut and the Revolutionaries:https://www.wired.com/sponsored/story/the-revolutionaries/ Read the entire transcript here. Podcast Content: Chapter 1: 00:00 - Welcome and Introduction Brett King introduces the episode, focusing on fintech innovation and Bitcoin's evolving role in financial markets. Chapter 2: 02:45 - Mastercard and Revolut: Driving Fintech Growth Exploration of Mastercard's partnership with Revolut, emphasizing their efforts in enabling fintech innovation and customer trust. Chapter 3: 12:30 - Revolut’s Journey to 50 Million Customers Fiona Davies shares Revolut's milestones, including the UK banking license and expansion into new markets. Chapter 4: 20:15 - The Trust Equation in Fintech Discussion on how fintechs like Revolut and Mastercard redefine trust in the digital financial ecosystem. Chapter 5: 30:45 - Bitcoin’s Market Surge and U.S. Crypto Policy Shift Analysis of Bitcoin's dramatic price increase and the implications of a new, crypto-friendly U.S. regulatory stance. Chapter 6: 38:00 - Crypto Market Trends with Henry Aslanian Henry Aslanian provides insights into the global crypto landscape, focusing on institutional adoption and M&A trends. Chapter 7: 45:30 - Future of Digital Money and Smart Contracts Speculations on the future of digital currencies, stablecoins, and AI's role in shaping autonomous financial marketplaces. [53:00] Closing Thoughts and Fintech’s Future Reflections on Revolut's impact, the role of partnerships like Mastercard, and the disruptive potential of fintech innovations. Related Content: Bank-Fintech Partnerships, Open Banking and AI...oh my! Shopify Finance: Fueling Merchant and Small Business Growth Episode 558: Fintech Visionaries Reimagining the Future of ...
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    33 分
  • Bank-Fintech Partnerships, Open Banking and AI…oh my!
    2024/11/07
    In This Episode We kick off with a crossover segment featuring Fintech Takes host and fintech insider Alex Johnson, who joins Jason to break down major themes from Money20/20 2024. Together, they explore the hot topics shaping fintech right now: bank-fintech partnerships, Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), open banking (1033), and the evolving role of AI. Alex shares highlights from his on-stage interview with CFPB Director Rohit Chopra, where they discussed the finalized 1033 rule, the ongoing legal pushback from big banks, third-party risk management, and new BaaS standards aimed at creating more balanced partnerships. The duo also dives into the rapid-fire world of AI. Is it all just hype, or are we approaching real innovation? With regulation on the rise, there’s a lot for the industry to figure out—standards, safeguards, and perhaps even a looming digital divide. Finally, Jason wraps things up with a lively chat with Mary Wisniewski, Editor-at-Large for Cornerstone Advisors. They discuss financial therapy, Mary’s perspective on the latest 1033 updates, and even squeeze in a bit of Texas Hill Country fun. Hit play and join us for a packed episode! Read the entire transcript here. Podcast Content: Chapter 1: 00:00 - Welcome and Overview of Money 2020 Brett King introduces the episode, discussing highlights from Money 2020, including insights into fintech trends and key partnerships. Chapter 2: 04:30 - Money 2020 Recap: Open Banking and 1033 Drama A reflection on the regulatory and industry conversations around open banking and the CFPB's finalized 1033 rule. Chapter 3: 12:15 - Bank-Fintech Partnerships: Collaboration and Challenges Insights into third-party risk management, standard-setting challenges, and the evolving dynamics of bank-fintech partnerships. Chapter 4: 20:45 - The AI Hype Cycle: Balancing Reality and Expectations Exploring the current state of AI in financial services, separating meaningful use cases from overhyped promises. Chapter 5: 29:00 - The Role of Regulators in Banking Innovation A deep dive into regulatory implications for open banking, AI, and fintech partnerships, featuring insights from Director Chopra of the CFPB. Chapter 6: 36:45 - The Digital Divide: Small vs. Large Banks Analyzing how smaller banks face challenges in adopting open banking and AI, and the competitive advantages of larger institutions. Chapter 7: 45:30 - Financial Therapy: Behavioral Insights and Spending Habits A discussion on the emerging field of financial therapy and its applications for understanding consumer behavior. Chapter 8: 52:00 - Platform vs. Point Solutions in AI Examining the pros and cons of platforms versus point solutions in banking, with examples from the Glia conference. Chapter 9: 59:30 - Looking Ahead: Open Banking as a Competitive Opportunity Final thoughts on how banks can leverage open banking proactively rather than just complying with regulations. Related Content: Shopify Finance: Fueling Merchant and Small Business Growth Banks and Fintechs: Tips for Partnership Episode 465: Balancing Friction and Fraud in the Global Economy Episode 517: Expectations vs. Reality: Latest Global Findings for Financial Services & Digital Identity Special Episode - Finovate: Financial Insights & Breaking Banks Anniversary Trailer https://youtu.be/ZPQWCMOHOWI
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    43 分
  • Shopify Finance: Fueling Merchant and Small Business Growth
    2024/10/31
    In This Episode How can merchants take control of their finances and fuel growth directly through their commerce platform? This week, Shopify unveils Shopify Finance, a powerful new hub that unifies financial tools for merchants directly within the Shopify admin and mobile app. In this episode of Breaking Banks, Brett King sits down with Vikram Anreddy, Head of Product, Financial Services for Shopify, to break down how Shopify Finance empowers merchants to manage their business, cash flow, and make strategic decisions on-the-go. From Shopify Capital, offering flexible growth loans for merchants and lower costs for faster repayment, to Shopify Balance and Bill Pay for better cash management, Shopify Finance brings a comprehensive suite of tools to merchants. With Shopify Credit—a Visa card with 3% cashback on business purchases—and Shopify Tax for simplified tax compliance, this hub offers a complete view of financial health anytime, anywhere. Good things in store! ********Define your career in fintech with a Masters of Science in Fintech, NYU SternTo learn more stern.nyu.edu/MSFT-BreakingBanks Read the entire transcript here. Podcast Content: Chapter 1: 00:00 - Welcome and Introduction Brett King and Jason Henricks introduce the episode, highlighting the intersection of fintech and e-commerce with Shopify as the centerpiece. Chapter 2: 03:15 - Meet Vikram Anredi: From Consulting to E-commerce Innovation Vikram Anredi, Head of Product for Financial Services at Shopify, shares his career journey from engineering to building products that empower entrepreneurs and small business owners. Chapter 3: 10:00 - Shopify’s Role in the Creator Economy Discussion on how Shopify supports creators and influencers with easy-to-use tools for setting up merchandising stores and monetizing their online presence. Chapter 4: 15:30 - Launch of Shopify Finance Vikram explains Shopify Finance, a suite of financial services integrated within the Shopify platform, designed to simplify money management for merchants. Chapter 5: 22:45 - Financial Barriers for SMBs and Shopify’s Solutions An exploration of the difficulties small businesses face in accessing banking services and how Shopify Finance is addressing these challenges through tailored offerings like Shopify Balance and Shopify Capital. Chapter 6: 30:20 - Embedded Finance: Credit and Risk Management How Shopify uses its data and technology to offer customized credit solutions and manage risk, with examples of merchants scaling their businesses with Shopify Capital. Chapter 7: 37:00 - Automating Complexity: Sales Tax and Bill Payments Details on Shopify’s tools for automating complex tasks like sales tax management and bill payments, making operations seamless for merchants. Chapter 8: 44:10 - AI and the Future of Shopify Finance Discussion about the potential of AI to enhance financial services and support for merchants, including current tools like Sidekick and future plans for more AI-driven insights. Chapter 9: 50:30 - The Platform Advantage in SME Banking A reflection on the growing importance of platforms like Shopify in the SME banking space, where embedded finance offers a seamless experience compared to traditional banks. Chapter 10: 58:00 - Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook Final reflections on Shopify’s mission to empower merchants and the broader implications for the fintech and e-commerce ecosystem. Related Content: Episode 451: AWS Bets Big on Black and Women Founders & Harmonizing Taxes Episode 555: Killing It... Again. With Bill Harris Bill Bynum: HOPE for All Tech Tools To Assist In Making Life's Big Purchases! FinTech tackling Investment Management https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap3B6S1m0Gs
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    37 分