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At this year’s Web Summit Lisbon, Matteo Rizzi took the mic to host two riveting live interviews on Breaking Banks Europe, bringing fresh insights from two of the brightest minds in fintech. First, he sat down with Ali Niknam, the visionary CEO and founder of bunq, a digital banking disruptor on a mission to offer transparency and a customer-first …

In this episode of Breaking Banks Europe, host Don Ginsel is joined by Geert Van Kerckhoven, CEO and Co-Founder of Oper, to discuss the transformation of mortgage lending through digitalization. They explore the evolving housing market, the challenges of making homeownership more accessible, and the role of technology in revolutionizing mortgage pr…

In this episode of The Banker’s Bookshelf, host Paolo Sironi and guest Khrystyna Kushnir discuss insights from the IBM report, Banking for Small and Medium Enterprises: Serving the World Economy. The report highlights the evolving needs of SMEs, including access to finance, market entry, and business support, with a notable focus on technology inte…

In Episode 252 of News From the Fintech Front, host Roberto Capodieci is joined by fintech expert Devie Mohan, co-founder and CEO of Burnmark, known for her influential research and advocacy for bank-startup collaboration. Together, they explore the UK’s dominance in European fintech, capturing 65% of deals despite reduced funding, with highlights …

In this episode, host Elizabeth Kleinveld speaks with John Lombela, founder and CEO of Axalio, about how fintech innovations are transforming the mining industry in Africa. John explains how Axalio empowers small-scale miners by providing access to modern equipment, financial education, and direct global markets, helping them increase safety, impro…

In this special 250th episode of Breaking Banks Europe, titled “Fintech in a Word,” Matteo Rizzi celebrates 500 unique guests and 5 years of the show, by leading an insightful conversation with the six hosts, each reflecting on the one word that represents the last 15 years in fintech. Matthias Kroener emphasizes the importance of culture in shapin…

In this installment of The Bankers’ Bookshelf – guest and host roles mix in a discussion exploring the transformation of banking in the platform economy, focusing on embedded finance and conscious banking. Banks are shifting from traditional product-centric models to value-added services, leveraging data to offer personalized, outcome-driven soluti…

In this month’s News From The Fintech Front, host Don Ginsel is joined by guests Alex Johnson and Gabriella Orille, marking a major milestone for the show: 500 unique guests! Key topics include the increasing role of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in transforming financial systems and how neobanks are strengthening ties with traditional ba…

In this episode of The Bankers’ Bookshelf, Paolo Sironi hosts Richard Turrin, author of “Cashless,” as part of the Bankers’ Bookshelf series. They discuss the shift towards a cashless society driven by Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and fintech innovations. Turrin explains how CBDCs could reduce reliance on credit cards, lower transaction …

This episode of Breaking Banks Europe explores the rise of embedded finance, its impact on businesses, and why today is the best time to be a fintech entrepreneur. Experts Nicolas Benady and Paolo Zaccardi discuss how companies of all sizes are integrating financial services through APIs, simplifying operations in a conversation with host Matteo Ri…

In this episode of Breaking Banks Europe, Matteo Rizzi interviews Chiara Padua, Deputy CEO of the Fintech District and Head of the Milan Fintech Summit (MFS). They discuss the upcoming 2024 Milan Fintech Summit, its theme, “Smells Like Fintech Spirit,” inspired by music, reflecting the evolving, dynamic nature of fintech. Chiara highlights how MFS …

In the latest episode of “The Bankers’ Bookshelf,” host Paolo Sironi converses with Brett King, the originator of the Breaking Banks brand, about King’s upcoming book “Branch Today, Gone Tomorrow.” This book, a refreshed edition of his 2011 release, examines the dramatic reduction in physical bank branches over the past decade, driven by the rise o…

In this month’s “News From The Fintech Front” host Elizabeth Kleinveld discusses recent fintech developments with guests Bruno Diniz and Ritesh Jain. They explore major fintech news, focusing on topics like the expansion of payment company Adyen into India, investments by Japan’s Credit Saison in Latin American startups, and HSBC’s involvement in o…

In this first episode of Breaking Banks Europe, part of the Milan Fintech Summit Special 3 episode-series, host Matteo Rizzi talks with Stefania Di Bartolomeo, CEO of Physis Investment. Stefania discusses her company’s mission to empower sustainable investing through data-driven tools, enabling investors to support companies with positive societal …

In this episode of The Bankers’ Bookshel, host Paolo Sironi speaks with Dr. Jobst Landgrebe and Professor Barry Smith about their book, “Why Machines Will Never Rule the World: Artificial Intelligence without Fear”. The guests argue that artificial intelligence (AI) cannot achieve true intelligence or consciousness due to fundamental mathematical a…

In this episode of Breaking Banks Europe, part of the Ecosystem Zoom-In series, host Matteo Rizzi explores the dynamic fintech landscape of the Democratic Republic of Congo with guest Joel Tshilumba (Co-Founder, Ultimate Corporation). For the first time in #BBE, this special episode is presented in two languages, with the first section in English a…

In this month’s episode of News From The FinTech Front, host and industry extraordinaire Don Ginsel unmutes Micky Tesfaye, and Grant Easterbrook discuss the latest fintech headlines from July 2024. They explore the upcoming integration of ChatGPT into Apple devices and its potential to revolutionize personal finance by serving as a voice-based advi…

In the latest episode of Breaking Banks Europe’s “The Bankers’ Bookshelf,” host Paolo Sironi chats with renowned fintech author Chris Skinner about his book, Intelligent Money. Chris delves into the transformative impact of digital money and AI on financial services, predicting major changes by 2030. The conversation explores key themes like person…

In the latest episode of Breaking Banks Europe, host Elizabeth Kleinfeld delves into the intersection of fintech and agriculture, focusing on how innovations are transforming the lives of farmers. Joining her are Trevor Sieck from Rabobank’s FoodBytes and Jake Joraanstad, CEO of Bushel. Jake explains how Bushel’s software digitizes the grain supply…

Dive into our latest episode, “Revolutionizing Digital Assets: The Role of Chainlink in Financial Innovation,” where we explore how Chainlink is transforming the financial landscape! Join us as we unpack Chain.link’s innovative approach to tokenization, smart contracts, and cross-chain connectivity. Discover how their groundbreaking technology is c…

In this episode of “The Bankers’ Bookshelf,” Paolo Sironi interviews fintech expert Efi Pylarinou about her new book “The Fast Future Blur” and its chapter “Thinking Like An AI Native.” They discuss how AI can help businesses navigate complex, interconnected changes in technology and society. Pylarinou explains the transition from traditional to AI…

Tune in for this live episode of Breaking Banks Europe at the MoneyPot stage at Money2020 Europe, where Benjamin Fernandes, Founder and CEO of NALA, joins the show’s executive producer Matteo Rizzi, the OG fintech rebel, in a discussion on groundbreaking mobile money transfers and empowering Africans globally. Together, they envision safe, affordab…

In this episode of “The Bankers’ Bookshelf,” host Paolo Sironi discusses the paper “AI Revolution: Productivity Boom and Beyond” with Christian Keller, Head of Economics Research at Barclays Investment Bank. The paper examines AI’s potential to drive significant productivity gains across industries, addressing the “productivity puzzle” where digita…

This week on #BBE, we highlight the Point Zero Forum conference, an organizational endeavor between Elevandi and the State Secretariat for International Finance SIF. As a media partner for the Zurich event from July 1-3, in this episode we discuss the status of displaced people and refugees, emphasizing their importance post-EU elections. Explore h…

In the latest episode of The Bankers’ BookShelf, host Paolo Sironi engages in an insightful discussion with renowned economist Arnoud Boot. Boot, a professor of Corporate Finance and Financial Markets at the University of Amsterdam and a member of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, delves into the European Central Bank’s Working Pa…

Our monthly edition of “News From The FinTech Front” puts the most recognizable thought leaders discussing the latest news for the industry and gives them space to comment, or often explain what exactly happened to our audience. This month, the Simon Taylor and Rita Martins join Elizabeth Kleinveld live at the MoneyPot podcast booth and stage at Mo…

In episode 229 of Fintech4Good, titled “Solutions for Immigrants” on Breaking Banks Europe, host Elizabeth Kleinveld welcomes Terver Bendega and Ethien Salinas to discuss their startups addressing challenges faced by immigrants. Bendega, CMO of Arrivall, shares his personal journey as an immigrant and the genesis of Arrivall, a platform offering re…

In a dynamic conversation on the Bankers’ Bookshelf podcast, Paolo Sironi and Edwin Saliba from Economist Impact delve into the future of banking through qualitative scenarios and quantitative data. They explore Economist Impact’s report “Banking in 2035: Three Possible Futures,” outlining five Mega Trends shaping banking, including digital transfo…

In this episode of the Fintech4Good series on the Breaking Banks Europe podcast, host Matteo Rizzi is joined by Paula Bellizia, an influential leader in the tech industry. With over 29 years of experience, Paula has held top positions at companies like Google, Microsoft, and Apple. Currently, she is the President of Global Payments at EBANX, a comp…

This new installment of the Fintech4Good series delved into “Affordable Housing Loans for the Underbanked in Zimbabwe.” Hosted by Elizabeth Kleinveld, the discussion featured Vusa Chimanikire, CEO of Entry, and Tawana Muchatuta from Africa Growth. The conversation began with Entry’s mission to provide loans for affordable housing in Zimbabwe, addre…

The Bankers’ BookShelf is back, and this week Paolo Sironi invited Erin Taylor and Anette Broløs – Co-founders of Finthropology to delve into the essence of finance beyond mere numbers. They argue that for most people, finance serves to achieve life goals and maintain social relationships, emphasizing the human aspect of financial transactions. The…

Matteo Rizzi representing Breaking Banks Europe at the Paris Blockchain Week, interviews Zoltan Rendes, Co-owner/Chief Marketing Officer at Sunmoney Solar Group. Zoltan discusses Sunmoney’s transition to tokenizing its assets and the benefits of blockchain technology for sustainable investing. He highlights the company’s commitment to profitability…

Another month, another “News From the Fintech Front.” In Episode 223, March 2024 unfolds with the latest in fintech, hosted by Elizabeth Kleinveld. Joined by Oana Ifrim, Lead Editor at The Paypers, and David Gyori, CEO of Banking Reports London, the episode delves into the industry’s hottest topics. Discussions center around the transition from cas…

In the second episode of THE BANKERS’ BOOKSHELF hosted by Paolo Sironi, Mario Nava (Director General of DG REFORM for EU Commission) and Thorsten Beck (Director of the Florence School of Banking and Finance at the European University Institute) discuss the recent research “Digital Finance in the EU: drivers, risks, and opportunities”. The episode d…

In this episode of “Fintech4Good,” hosted by Matteo Rizzi, Chris Lawrence from the Interledger Foundation joins the conversation on financial inclusion and digital innovation. Chris shares insights into his background in open tech and philanthropy, highlighting the foundation’s mission to promote open protocols for payments. The discussion covers p…

Breaking Banks Europe is back with its “News From The Fintech Front” – February 2024 edition, this time hosted by Roberto Capodieci, and featuring UK-based Marie Walker broadcasting live from Washington and Sanjib Kalita joining from Virginia after a successful Fintech Meetup in Vegas. Walker brings expertise in financial technology and open bankin…

In the premiere episode of “The Bankers’ BookShelf,” Sangeet Choudary and Paolo Sironi explore the intricacies of sandwich economics, AI, and the future of banking. Drawing inspiration from Choudary’s book “Platform Revolution,” they delve into how platforms reshape industries and the geopolitical landscape. They discuss AI’s role in commoditizing …

In this episode of #BBE’s Ecosystem Zoom-In series, we finally reflect on The British Case. Coinciding the podcast’s inception and the historic Brexit event four years ago, this fascinating nation finally takes the spotlight of our show. Janine Hirt, current CEO of Innovate Finance, joins to discuss how Britain has risen to prominence as a global l…

In Episode 217, Matteo delves into Poland’s dynamic FinTech landscape with Piotr Brewiński, Co-Founder of FinTech Poland, and Dariusz Mazurkiewicz, CEO of BLIK Polish Payment Standard. They dissect the country’s financial technology sector, exploring its evolution, regulatory framework, and technological advancements. Brewiński sheds light on emerg…

“Don’t Do Your KYC Naked,” this is sage advice from Alexander Bychkov, CEO of Embily, that is interviewed by expert Roberto Capodieici. In this episode, they navigate the smooth integration of cryptocurrency into traditional financial systems. Embily, born from Singaporean company Blockchain International Group, introduces a co-branded VISA card, e…

In this episode titled “Carbon Equity 101” from the Fintech4Good series on Breaking Banks Europe podcast, host Don Ginsel engages in a compelling discussion with Jacqueline van den Ende, the co-founder and CEO of Carbon Equity. Together, they explore the core principles of carbon equity and its pivotal role in addressing climate change, emphasizing…

Update time! Our Ecosystem Zoom-In series takes us back to the dynamic landscape of the Nigerian Ecosystem, this time hosted by Elizabeth Kleinveld and with guests Babatunde Ogundipe (E-Doc Online) and Uwem Uwemakpan (Launch Africa). Building upon the foundations laid in our December 2020 episode with Lexi Novitske and Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, Kleinveld …

In this engaging podcast episode hosted by Paolo Sironi, and joined by Bruno Macedo and Natasa Kyprianidou the discussion delved into the dynamic landscape of financial technology. The JPMorgan Chase latest announcement kicked off the conversation by revealing a staggering increase in hacking attempts, reaching 45 million cyber attacks daily, highl…

In this episode of “Disruption Stories,” host Roberto Capodieci engages in a insightful conversation with Raphaël Haupt, the visionary CEO and founder of Toucan Protocol. Our guest took the lead in exploring (and explaining) the fascinating realm of Regenerative Finance, a discussion that not only delves into innovative financial models, redefining…

Breaking Carbon presents an illuminating episode, “Carbon Accounting 101,” featuring host Matteo Rizzi and Dr. Alexander Schmidt, Head of Science, Sustainability, and Climate Research at Normative.io. Matteo and Alex immediately clicked for the live coverage of Nordic FinTech Week and promised to turn it into a fully-fledged episode for our audienc…

In the latest NFF of the year, FTS Group’s founder, Francesca Aliverti, orchestrates a discussion with Lex Sokolin and Richard Turrin, unraveling the tumultuous year of 2023 in crypto. From SBF’s guilt in the FTX scandal to historic settlements, including CZ and Binance, and Kraken under SEC scrutiny—the crypto market surged amid unpredictability. …

In this episode of Breaking Banks Europe’s ConQuest series, host Roberto Capodieci engages in a revealing conversation with DEYO, a Canadian-based scam buster boasting six years of scambaiting experience. From unraveling catfishing schemes to witnessing heartbreaking fake wedding scams and exploring the bizarre world of miraculous inheritance email…

In the latest NFF of the year, FTS Group’s founder, Francesca Aliverti, orchestrates a discussion with Lex Sokolin and Richard Turrin, unraveling the tumultuous year of 2023 in crypto. From SBF’s guilt in the FTX scandal to historic settlements, including CZ and Binance, and Kraken under SEC scrutiny—the crypto market surged amid unpredictability. …

It’s time for some “News From the Fintech Front”, and what a November it was! Together with host Matteo Rizzi alongside esteemed guests Jas Shah and Helen Yu, the conversation traverses the buzzing fintech sphere, exploring rumors (or not so much of a rumor?) of Alphabet Inc.’s potential investment in Monzo and the unwinding of Apple’s partnership …