Kate Drew
Director of Research at CCG Catalyst, a boutique financial services consulting firm. Leads research and market intelligence for the firm.
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Jan 13, 2025 • 1h 6min
927. News: WhatsApp Pay fully rolls out in India and fintechs are spending more on ads than ever before
In this discussion, Kate Drew, a fintech research expert, Aditi Subbarao, specializing in enterprise search, and Rob Haslingden, focused on improving SME finance access, explore some hot industry topics. They delve into the launch of WhatsApp Pay for 500 million users in India, analyzing its competition and regulatory hurdles. The group also highlights a staggering 45% surge in fintech ad spending and the challenges that smaller firms face. Additionally, they touch on initiatives like the Besiktas Super App and the vital role of data in supporting SMEs.
May 5, 2025 • 1h 2min
959. News: Nubank lands Mexico licence, Thunes raises $150m and Robinhood Gold hits 3.2m subscribers
Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer at Robinhood, discusses the company's strong financial performance and the launch of Robinhood Gold, targeting wealth management. Miguel Armaza, General Partner at Gilgamesh Ventures, shares insights on Nubank's new banking license in Mexico, enabling broader service offerings. Kate Drew, Director of Research at CCG Catalyst, highlights Thunes' $150 million funding for cross-border payments and the launch of a UK crypto and AI accelerator by Coinbase. The panel explores fintech trends and the evolving investing landscape.
May 13, 2024 • 59min
855. News: Zopa reaches profitability, Chime get fined and Ant goes to Saudi
Sam Maule and Kate Drew discuss Zopa's profitability, Chime's fine, iwoca's funding, and Ant's expansion into Saudi. They also explore the rise of online saving communities and the challenges faced by challenger banks in SME lending. Ant's venture into Saudi Arabia is analyzed for its potential impact on the global payment sector.
