Fintech Predictions 2025 with Danny Levy - Money 20/20

An episode taken from the Fintech Chatter Podcast with Dexter Cousins who interviewed Danny Levy.

About this Episode
Dexter Cousins calls in the expert for the annual Fintech Predictions 2025! We welcome Danny Levy Managing Director, Asia & ANZ for Money 20/20.
Dexter and Danny discuss the evolution & significance of Money 2020 and they chat about the unique experience and the rigorous selection process undertaken for speakers.
Danny shares insights on trends for 2025, highlighting the rapid changes in the banking scene, the rise of digital payments, and the opportunities in embedded finance. 
They also explore the role of AI in FinTech and the importance of maintaining energy and focus while travelling for business. 

About Money 20/20
Money20/20 is the world’s leading, premium content, sales and networking platform for the global money ecosystem.
Their events feature in-depth analytics & inspirational speakers, our world-class insight and networking opportunities help our customers stay ahead.

Key Takeaways

• Money 2020 is designed to create a unique festival-like experience.
• The event focuses on quality networking and content over quantity.
• Health and wellness initiatives are now integral to event planning.
• Speaker selection is based on editorial integrity and industry relevance.
• The banking landscape in Asia is rapidly evolving with digital innovations.
• Digital payments are leading the way in cross-border transactions.
• Embedded finance presents significant growth opportunities in FinTech.
• AI is transforming customer service and operational efficiency in financial services.
• FinTech innovations can significantly improve financial inclusion.
• Maintaining personal health and wellness is crucial for high performance in business.

About Danny
With 15 years of senior leadership experience in Singapore, Danny is an accomplished business leader with a proven track record of scaling businesses and driving record-breaking profits. 
As the founder and host of "Digital Transformation & Leadership," a top 100 Business podcast, Danny regularly engages with industry leaders from global companies. He is a guest host on the South China Morning Post podcast, focusing on digital transformation.
Danny serves as an Ambassador for the Emerging Payments Association Asia (EPAA).
Danny spent a decade as Managing Director at Worldwide Business Research, where he delivered consecutive record-breaking profit results and led market expansion across Asia and ANZ.
Danny’s leadership philosophy centres on creating empowering environments where teams can excel. He is passionate about strategic business growth and innovation, recruiting and developing high-potential talent, building inclusive, high-performing teams, and driving innovation and digital transformation.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Money2020 and Its Impact 
03:36 The Evolution of Money2020
06:28 Wellness and Networking at Events
09:22 Speaker Selection and Content Integrity
12:18 Trends and Insights from the 2025 Report
15:05 Digital Payments and Cross-Border Innovations
17:56 The Role of Regulators and Collaboration in FinTech
20:47 Opportunities in Emerging Markets
23:49 Innovations and Challenges in FinTech
26:50 The Evolution of AI in FinTech
29:39 Identifying Opportunities in FinTech
33:20 Game-Changing Innovations in