Best Ibs Intelligence Podcasts A Cedar Consulting Unit Podcasts (2025)

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EP901: The Future of Intelligent Automation: Making AI Work for Everyone 19:18

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Sameet Gupte, Co-founder & CEO, EvoluteIQ From tedious tasks to complex workflows, automation has come a long way, but what happens when AI, ML, and low-code/no-code converge? Intelligent Automation is reshaping how organizations operate, innovate, and scale across sectors like healthcare, finance, and tech. Vriti Gothi sits down with Sameet Gupte,…

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EP900: Making Digital Transformation Stick: Why Resilience Matters 22:42

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Amalesh Mishra, Chief Growth Officer, QualityKiosk Digital quality is no longer just about bug-free apps; it’s about building resilience, speed, and reliability at scale. From AI-driven risk prediction to Digital Testing as a Service (DTaaS), tech leaders are rethinking software quality in a cloud-native, always-on world. In regulated sectors such …

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EP898: Bringing private markets infrastructure up to date 8:30

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Edwin Chan, Regional Managing Director Europe, Carta The private markets have lagged on infrastructure but that gap in capabilities is now closing with the development of ERP solutions for the management of private capital. The alternative investment ecosystem is tentatively beginning to embrace AI, offering the prospects of clarity automation and …

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EP899: Hollowing the banking core and digital coexistence 14:17

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Michael Breen, CCO, audax Financial Technology audax Financial Technology is a comprehensive digital banking solutions provider empowering banks and financial institutions to scale and modernise at speed. audax has enabled new business models and revenue streams for Standard Chartered under the SC nexus proposition. The result, Standard Chartered b…

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EP897: Could a large-scale hack of biometric data trigger a global banking crisis? 12:20

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Michael Marcotte, Founder, Chairman & CEO, artius.ID Banks currently store customers’ biometric data on centralised systems, making it highly vulnerable and attractive to hackers. A successful breach of this data could result in group litigation from customers large enough to destabilise both the bank itself and the surrounding financial ecosystem.…

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EP896: Taking the fight to fincrime in real time with agentic AI 10:15

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Adam Gable, Senior Product Director, Temenos Agentic AI helps to simplify complex processes by performing automated tasks without human intervention. Temenos unveiled its FCM AI Agent at the Temenos Community Forum (TCF 2025) in Madrid. It is an AI-enhanced compliance engine, enabling a significant reduction in false positives when screening agains…

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EP894: How to make payments pay in the 21st century 11:31

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Mick Fennell, Business Line Director, Payments, Temenos Payments by volume have soared, both in domestic markets and cross-border markets but, at the same time, banks margins have come under increasing pressure. Banks simply aren’t making the money out of the payments business that they used to make out of it. How do we create a system of payments …

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EP895: How AI is dominating the current FinTech venture capital scene 8:54

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Thomas Cuvelier, Partner, RTP Global Venture capital firm RTP Global says it invests in ‘ambitious founders reshaping the world through technology’. The focus in FinTech funding now is very firmly on AI and likely to remain there for some time. The impact of developments in artificial intelligence are only just beginning to be felt. Robin Amlôt of …

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EP893: How embedded finance is helping SMEs 11:03

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Thomas Longhurst, Head of Strategic Partnerships, YouLend Embedded finance is boosting business growth for SMEs as industry dynamics are being changed by the power of partnerships. Thomas Longhurst, Head of Strategic Partnerships at global embedded financing platform YouLend speaks to Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence, beginning with his thoughts on …

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EP892: Taking nature into account in the business of lending and investing 9:08

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Mattie Yeta, Chief Sustainability Officer, CGI Banks are under increasing pressure to understand how nature-related risks like biodiversity loss, flood risk and soil degradation may impact asset values and long-term resilience. However, many lenders lack the tools and context to interpret this data. Mattie Yeta, Chief Sustainability Officer for CGI…

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EP891: Female FinTech founders – lessons to be learned from Mia Drennan 8:47

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Mia Drennan, Founder & CEO, GLAS Mia Drennan pioneered independent loan administration and trustee services – an area traditionally dominated by banks. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Mia Drennan, Founder and CEO of GLAS, about how she disrupted financial services and thrived in the male dominated financial services – building a global fi…

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EP889: Loan origination and credit profiling designed to speed approvals 14:56

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Ram Ramdas, Founder & Chief Evangelist, Wonderlend Hubs WonderLend Hubs offers scalable, customisable solutions that adapt to the dynamic needs of modern lenders. It is a no-code, micro-modular solution delivered as a PaaS (Platform-as-a-Service) model. Modular architecture or microservices allows the company to offer ‘Micro plans’, i.e. API bundle…

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EP888: Broken windows, big breaches: how tiny AML gaps spark major trouble 13:47

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Ruchi Tripathi, Vice President - Product Management for AMLOCK, Azentio Financial crime compliance is evolving—and even minor lapses like missed STRs can spark major regulatory fallout. Legacy tech adds to the challenge, creating blind spots in AML frameworks. Ruchi Tripathi, VP – Product Management at Azentio’s AMLOCK, speaks with Puja Sharma on a…

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EP886: How FinTechs fail and how we can prevent it 14:06

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Elliott Limb, CEO, Cubed Over the past decade, we have seen many FinTechs rise and fall – entering the market to great fanfare only to exit extremely quietly. Why do so many FinTechs fail and what needs to happen in order to reduce the chronic failure rates among FinTech startups. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Cubed CEO Elliott Limb who…

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EP887: Solving cybersecurity? The need for more robust cyber resilience strategies 12:22

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Steve Brodie, Chief Revenue Officer, Goldilock Physical network isolation is becoming essential in today’s cybersecurity threat landscape. Software-only solutions are no longer enough. The case for hardware-based protection has been thrown into sharp relief in recent months with high profile cases of cyber attacks that have revealed victim organisa…

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EP884: Digitisation of payments isn’t solving the problems facing the UK construction industry 10:07

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Louise Stewart, CEO, ProjectPay Payments are a crucial issue in construction where some 98% of firms in the industry are SMEs. The UK construction sector is struggling with outdated financial models and banking structures but to address these challenges needs more than just the introduction of digital payments. A recent report by platform ProjectPa…

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EP885: Building behavioural analytics based on mobile devices and web metadata 13:18

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Michele Tucci, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, Credolab Credolab is a data analytics platform based on smartphone and web behavioural metadata available to any company with a mobile app and a website. The use of this alternative data acts to bolster risk assessment and credit decisioning in a privacy-safe, predictive way that improves outcomes…

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EP883: The pain points in insurance and how AI is addressing them. 12:02

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Ritesh Varma, VP Business Solutions Consulting, Newgen Software Investigating the opportunities and challenges involved in the implementation of artificial intelligence in the insurance sector – from ensuring fairness and compliance in underwriting via data-driven decision-making to the role AI plays in combatting fraud. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intellig…

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EP882: How AI agents are changing financial research and analysis 11:55

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Chandini Jain, Founder & CEO, Auquan Auquan offers AI agents for institutional finance and provides a glimpse into the future of work in investment banking. Agentic AI is already rewriting the role of humans in financial research and analysis – no long, for example, will junior investment bankers face ‘death by powerpoint’. AI is reshaping workflow…

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EP880: Deriving actionable business insights through analytics and AI 12:43

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Jorge Lluch, Co-Founder & COO, Abacum Abacum is a financial planning and analysis platform which recently raised $60 million in a Series B funding round. Businesses are under increasing pressure to forecast accurately, and AI-driven planning tools are themselves seen as a critical component to assist CFOs in forecasting revenue, planning headcount …

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EP881: The promise of blockchain: end-to-end visibility and improved financial tracking 10:25

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Liat Shetret, Vice President, Global Policy & Regulation, Elliptic Debanking is not a new issue but despite efforts by jurisdictions like the USA and Australia introducing legislation to remove barriers for crypto firms, debanking remains a significant obstacle globally. The bottom line? Banks are hesitant to engage with crypto due to perceived ris…

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EP878: Using artificial intelligence in business and tackling the AI talent gap 12:58

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Daniel Sanchez Grant, SVP International Corp Sales & UK Country Director, AlphaSense There is a global AI talent gap. Rising demand for skilled staff in the area of artificial intelligence has seen AI expertise become the most in-demand skill set in technology with firms struggling to fill roles. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence discusses the proble…

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EP879: Harnessing AI for the benefit of the global financial community 14:25

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Rachel Levi, Head of AI, Swift The financial services sector has been using the predictive capabilities of traditional AI for years in use cases such as liquidity management and cash forecasting. However, the introduction of generative AI has created a vast range of opportunities for firms to improve customer support, drive smarter decision-making,…

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EP877: Banking in the Fast Lane—Why Regulation is a Guardrail, Not a Roadblock 20:52

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Shalini Sankarshana, MD, Planview India’s banking sector is sprinting through a marathon of digital disruption—and the smartest players are using regulation not as a roadblock, but as guardrails for innovation. In this episode, Shalini Sankarshana, Managing Director at Planview®—an expert in Strategic Portfolio Management and Digital Product Develo…

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EP875: How AI is transforming the $7 billion expenses management market 8:23

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Aidana Zhakupbekova, Chief Financial Officer, Rydoo Topics in the spotlight include the workplace and compliance benefits of AI, and the integration of AI in existing financial systems. You’ll also hear comment on the role of smart audit AI in combatting expense fraud. Aidana Zhakupbekova, Chief Financial Officer of expense management platform Rydo…

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EP876: AI in asset management – from efficiency gains to strategic decisioning 11:01

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Russell Andrews, Head of Wealth & Asset Management Vertical EMEA, FIS The focus on AI implementation in asset management has so far been largely on improving efficiency in routine, low value tasks. Building data lakes and warehouses is the foundational work necessary to enable AI-driven decision-making at scale. True value will emerge when AI is fu…

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EP874: Infrastructure Without Awareness Isn’t Inclusion 18:39

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Sarika Agarwal, Chief Business Officer, Findi India’s FinTech journey is at an inflection point—where building digital rails is no longer enough. True financial inclusion demands solutions rooted in a local context, blending the physical with the digital to meet users where they are. Sarika Agarwal, Chief Business Officer at FindiPay, speaks with P…

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EP873: Solving the paradox at the heart of payments – rising volumes but shrinking margins 13:22

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Yoann Vandendriessche, Group Chief Product Officer, Intix & NetGuardians The payments sector is facing its biggest transformation in a decade. Traditional models are no longer sustainable, and firms need to rethink their strategies, harness real-time transaction data and look to more adaptive infrastructures. Indeed, real-time payments will become …

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EP872: How progressive modernisation in banking offers new solutions 13:25

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Ben Goldin, Founder & CEO, Plumery The ‘big bang’ core replacement model is no longer a viable option for many banks. Instead, a step-by-step approach that overlays new modules over an existing core banking system may offer a way for financial institutions to bring their services up to date. Ben Goldin, Founder and CEO of Plumery speaks to Robin Am…

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EP870: How AI-first digital platforms are changing loan origination 9:58

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Kaushal Verma, Head of Global Banking CoE, Newgen Software Technology has revolutionised lending and the loan origination process. Increasing speed of approval is a huge advantage. SMEs may now access the funds they need almost instantly. Modern digital lending platforms are more flexible, lending practices are more transparent – as examples of thi…

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EP871: The opportunities presented by biometric authentication 12:28

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Patrick Lemay, Head of Corporate Development, PayRetailers Biometric authentication solutions are about more than just security. While multi-modal authentication is reducing fraud, it also holds the potential to create a more seamless and personalised payment experience. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence discusses the opportunities with Patrick Lemay…

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EP868: Artificial intelligence, Gen AI and the future of cognitive banking 14:47

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Udi Ziv, CEO, Personetics AI-powered customer experience is evolving to meet consumers’ needs for a personal relationship with their bank. With a mission to democratise financial wellness, cognitive banking offers a fundamental shift in how financial institutions engage with their customers, leveraging advanced data analytics and predictive modelli…

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EP869: The emerging technologies and growth opportunities challenging the payments sector 12:37

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Will Marwick, CEO, IFX Payments Will Marwick describes IFX Payments as a service-led alternative banking partner for its clients. With FX markets excessively volatile in recent days (thanks in no small part to President Trump’s wild ride on tariffs), the need for a digital FX and payments solution that offers businesses a quick, secure and easy to …

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EP867: Swipe, Spend, Scale: The Future of Smarter Spending 15:06

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Raj Narayanam, Founder, Zaggle SaaS innovation, UPI integration, and strong banking partnerships are reshaping spend management and prepaid card solutions, driving smarter, more efficient financial operations. Dr. Raj Narayanam shares insights with Puja Sharma of IBS Intelligence on how these trends are redefining the FinTech landscape. As technolo…

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EP866: US Treasury to phase out paper cheques – what are the challenges? 11:16

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Ben Turner, Founder & CEO, Verituity The US Treasury’s decision to phase out paper cheques for government payments by September may well be one of the biggest digital payments tests the US has faced. It is a FinTech challenge that will require banks, FinTechs and payers to align on identity verification, fraud prevention and equitable access at sca…

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EP865: AI and Wealth Management: Unlocking accessibility for every Indian 11:09

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Priyank Shah, Co-founder of The Financialist AI is fast emerging as a powerful enabler in India’s wealth management landscape. In this episode, Priyank Shah, Co-founder of The Financialist, joins Gloria Methri of IBS Intelligence to discuss how technology is reshaping financial advisory, the evolving regulatory framework, and what the future holds …

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EP864: How AI and consumer behaviours are shaping online payments 13:15

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Rory O’Neill, Chief Marketing Officer, Checkout.com Payments move money; high-performance payments make money. Conversely, failed payments don’t just lose money for merchants, they damage trust in the brand and directly undermine brand value. Trust and confidence are fragile things – needed in online commerce but easily undermined if the payment ex…

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EP863: How to prepare for tokenisation and what it means for business 12:14

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Manthan Dave, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Palisade Forecasts that up to 10% of global GDP could be tokenised by 2030 set the scene for a fundamental change in the economic landscape. Alongside these forecasts, the new US administration is now developing crypto regulations and exploring the potential of a crypto strategic reserve. Manthan Dave, Co-CEO of d…

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EP861: Collaboration is the secret behind successful growth for both FinTechs and banks 13:46

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Claire Gates, Head of Payments, Crown Agents Bank Crown Agents Bank (CAB) is a UK-regulated, certified B Corp bank and provider of wholesale foreign exchange and cross-border payment services across developing, emerging and frontier markets. Claire Gates, Head of Payments for CAB speaks to Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence about collaboration between…

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EP862: Where and how to realise the value of AI in banking 10:56

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Prashant Jajodia, Financial Services Sector Leader & Managing Partner, IBM Consulting IBM reports that just 8% of banks were systematically developing generative AI in 2024 but that this percentage is set to soar in 2025 as businesses move from pilot to execution in pursuit of profits. Artificial intelligence is set to become the core driver of inn…

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EP859: Simplifying online B2B payments in an instant with flexible net terms 8:40

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Andreas Mjelde, Co-Founder & CEO, Two Two aims to make it as simple for businesses to purchase online as it is for an end-consumer. When Two’s founders were busy scaling their previous ventures, they kept running into the same problem. Businesses were forced to use consumer-based payment solutions that simply didn't meet their needs with convoluted…

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EP860: The value of stream processing and real-time analytics in financial services 13:34

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Ben Gamble, Field CTO, Ververica Investigating the use cases for stream processing technology, such as fraud and anomaly detection; we quantify the value of real-time data analytics for business intelligence and decision-making. Ben Gamble, Field CTO of Ververica talks to Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence about the convergence of technologies such as…

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EP857: The threat and opportunity represented by quantum computing 9:58

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Kapil Dhiman, Co-Founder & CEO, Quranium Conventional blockchains rely on encryption that is vulnerable to quantum threats. Quranium is the first natively quantum-uncrackable Layer 1 blockchain. Kapil Dhiman, Co-Founder and CEO of Quranium discusses the future of digital trust and cryptography with Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence. Dhiman is a found…

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EP858: The impact of open banking on consumer payments in Europe 9:38

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Lena Hackelöer, Founder & CEO, Brite Payments Powered by open banking, Brite Payments claims to offer transparent, faster, smarter, and more secure payments. Open banking-powered account-to-account payments enable a user to pay for goods or services directly and instantly with their bank account. Brite Payments CEO Lena Hackelöer is a returning gue…

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EP856: Smart Expansion: Why Strategic Market Entry Can Unlock Real Growth (Part 3/3) 3:20

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Amit Jain, Partner and Head, IBS Intelligence Breaking into a new market takes more than ambition—it demands clear insight. What works in one region may fail in another. Start with a bird’s eye view of the industry, map the ecosystem, and test the product through the eyes of the end user. Early validation and expert input are key to building a stra…

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EP854: Top trends in European payments 9:15

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Alexander Berrai, Deputy CEO, emerchantpay We review the changing dynamics of Europe’s payments ecosystem, taking in digital wallets, virtual cards, open banking, cross-border transactions, and regional payment preferences. We also discuss the rise of eCommerce in Europe, notably across borders, and in second-hand and social commerce. Robin Amlôt o…

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EP855: How ideology, geopolitics and technology are shaping regulation in capital markets 12:33

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Travis Schwab, CEO, Eventus Eventus focuses on leveraging big data and low latency technologies. Its flagship product, Validus, is a FinTech focused software platform that manages and protects trading firms. Eventus CEO Travis Schwab speaks to Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence about the shifting regulatory landscape and the potential for lighter touc…

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EP853: AI-Diagnostics: Rethinking Cybersecurity from the Inside Out 21:46

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Dipak Nair - Founder and Managing Director, X-Biz TechVentures X-Biz TechVentures, with its AI-Diagnostics approach, is reshaping cybersecurity for the BFSI sector by uncovering hidden threats like Shadow APIs and third-party vulnerabilities. Dipak discusses with Puja how AI is transforming the cybersecurity playbook - from tackling blind spots in …

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EP852: Smart Expansion: Why Strategic Market Entry Can Unlock Real Growth (Part 2/3) 6:21

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Amit Jain, Partner and Head, IBS Intelligence A successful go-to-market strategy demands deep cultural understanding, rigorous due diligence, and the power of structured research—IBSi’s Delphi-based approach helps FinTechs decode complex markets and build impactful, insight-led expansion blueprints.By IBS Intelligence Podcasts | A Cedar Consulting Unit

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EP850: The biggest rollout of Banking-as-a-Service so far in the UK 11:40

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George Toumbev, Chief Commercial Officer, NatWest Boxed BaaS provider NatWest Boxed has gone live with its first customer, the AA, which will use Boxed’s embedded finance platform to offer financial products to millions of personal breakdown members and insurance customers as well as the broader market. The venture marks the first time 2 leading UK…