Javed Anjum, CEO of OneBanks, Matthew Williamson, a partner at Thistle Initiatives, and Selma Piper, founder of Fintech Fiends, dive into major fintech headlines. They discuss a shocking report criticizing the UK's Financial Conduct Authority as unfit and the implications for consumer protection. The group also examines UniCredit's bid for Banco BPM, addressing the complexities of banking mergers. Plus, Checkout.com's expansion into Japan reveals the challenges of adapting to new markets, highlighting cultural differences and the demand for innovation in financial services.
