Ep 98 | The Next Frontier of Finance | A Conversation with Roberto Sallouti*
Jun 13, 2024
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BTG Pactual CEO, Roberto Sallouti, discusses fintech innovation in Brazil and beyond with Jeremy Allaire. They cover topics like the digital revolution, blockchain rails, Brazil's trajectory, energy infrastructure, and the open money era. The conversation delves into modernizing financial infrastructure, strategic partnerships, Brazil's economic prospects, and the potential in AI and clean energy infrastructure.
Brazil has potential to export clean energy and become a data center hub for AI training models.
Embracing technology is vital for financial institutions transitioning from analog to digital banking.
Deep dives
Evolution of Money and Digital Transformation
The podcast discusses how money is evolving, becoming faster, safer, and more open through innovations like stablecoins. It explores the seamless nature of transactions using stablecoins and highlights the changing landscape of financial systems. The conversation delves into how technology advancements have facilitated a shift towards digital assets and emphasized the importance of embracing innovation in the financial sector.
Digitalization of Banking and Technological Adaptation
The episode features insights on the digital transformation journey of a financial institution over 40 years, focusing on transitioning from analog to digital banking. It details the strategic shift towards retail-based deposits driven by changes in consumer behavior and regulatory reforms. The discussion highlights the importance of integrating technology at the core of decision-making to enhance customer experience and drive business growth.
Potential of Brazil in Clean Energy and AI Infrastructure
The podcast touches on Brazil's potential in exporting clean energy and becoming a data center hub for AI training models. It discusses utilizing renewable resources like solar and wind energy for data centers and emphasizes the opportunity for Brazil in the energy infrastructure sector. The conversation underscores the importance of strategic partnerships and technological innovation in leveraging Brazil's resources for global competitiveness.
At Circle Forum São Paulo, Jeremy Allaire hosted BTG Pactual CEO Roberto Sallouti on stage for a wide-ranging conversation about fintech innovation in Brazil and beyond. Their interview covered:
👉2:36 – The digital revolution 👉6:30 – Blockchain rails 👉9:50 – Partnership criteria 👉17:57 – Brazil’s trajectory 👉24:12 – Energy infrastructure 👉28:04 – The open money era
If you’re interested in learning more about modernizing financial infrastructure in Brazil, tune in to this episode of The Money Movement.
*Circle has commercial agreements in place with BTG Pactual, where Roberto Sallouti is CEO.
About the show
The global economy is experiencing unprecedented challenges and change. Business leaders everywhere are grappling with how to transform their companies to become more digital, resilient and efficient. As we face this change, a new global movement is building around the promise of digital currencies and blockchains — forming a new architecture for the global economy and creating new opportunities for companies everywhere. The Money Movement explores the issues, ideas and icons driving this transformation in how we spend, send, save and store value.
The Money Movement is brought to you by Circle. Our mission is to raise global economic prosperity through the frictionless exchange of value. Learn more about Circle Business Accounts and Platform APIs at circle.com.
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