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Apr 4, 2025 • 6min

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

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. 
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Apr 3, 2025 • 14min

EP851: Helping SMEs hedge their foreign exchange risk

Pierre Antoine Desoulier, CEO, iBanFirstMaking international payments and handling multiple currencies can introduce significant risk, especially for SMEs. Exchange rates fluctuate all the time, and many banks simply do not cater to the currency risk management needs of smaller companies. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Pierre Antoine Desoulier, CEO of cross-border payments platform iBanFirst, which provides custom FX risk strategies to more than 1,000 SME clients.
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Apr 3, 2025 • 12min

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

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 brands have agreed a strategic partnership to embed financial services into the customer journey. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence discusses the new offering with NatWest Boxed’s CCO George Toumbev.
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Apr 1, 2025 • 4min

EP849: Smart Expansion: Why Strategic Market Entry Can Unlock Real Growth (Part 1/3)

Amit Jain, Partner and Head, IBS Intelligence A successful go-to-market strategy in new territories requires a thorough assessment of critical factors, including market demand, competition, regulation, talent availability, partnerships, and key risks. By combining in-depth secondary research with primary insights, organisations can develop a comprehensive approach to navigate these challenges effectively.
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Apr 1, 2025 • 13min

EP847: The Legal Entity Identifier – a cost-effective way of proving corporate identity

Alexandre Kech, CEO, Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF)Established in the wake of the global financial crisis, the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) promotes  the implementation and use of the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI). GLEIF is a supra-national not-for-profit organisation headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. Originally aimed at the derivatives market, the use cases for the LEI have mushroomed, as Alexandre Kech, Chief Executive Officer of GLEIF explains to Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence.
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Apr 1, 2025 • 11min

EP848: AI and the next frontier of credit risk and decision-making

Jamie Twiss, CEO, Carrington LabsFrom predictive analytics to AI-driven automation, banks and financial institutions are rethinking how to leverage data in order to make better decisions. The current challenge? Separating innovation from hype and ensuring that AI is both explainable and effective. Carrington Labs provides enhanced credit risk scoring and loan management solutions powered by explainable AI. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Jamie Twiss, Chief Executive Officer of Australia-based Carrington Labs.
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Mar 28, 2025 • 11min

EP846: Cutting turnaround time in transaction banking by going digital

Pulak Jain, Co-founder, Chief Business Officer & Head of Strategy, TransBnkTransBnk is a comprehensive transaction banking platform that facilitates all kinds of financial transactions for corporates and NBFCs. The range of services on offer includes digital lending, supply chain solutions, marketplace solutions, capital market services, and custodial services, alongside cash management and payments. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Pulak Jain, Co-founder, Chief Business Officer and Head of Strategy at TransBnk.
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Mar 26, 2025 • 13min

EP845: The Future of AIFs in India: Technology, Regulation & Innovation

Senthil Gunasekaran, Chief Business Officer, KFintechIndia’s Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) landscape is at a turning point, with technology redefining fund administration, investor access, and regulatory compliance. In this episode, we explore how emerging tech, evolving regulations, and new market opportunities are transforming the way alternative investments work in India.
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Mar 24, 2025 • 17min

EP844: The evolution of digital payments: how payment solutions differ from market to market

Srinivas Nidugondi, Chief Operating Office, Digital Financial Solutions, Comviva TechnologiesWhat makes digital payments better than cash? It’s a simple question with complex answers that change from country to country as digital payment solutions are shaped by the cultures in which they are embedded. It is clear, however, that fast or slow the rising trend in digital transactions is leaving cash behind. Srinivas Nidugondi, Chief Operating Officer FinTech for Comviva Technologies speaks on all things payments to Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence
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Mar 21, 2025 • 11min

EP843: Money is personal – how modernisation could save the bank branch

Emily Steele, President, SavanaHeadlines in the UK and Europe still talk of bank branch closures, However, in the US there are signs of a resurgence in traditional banking, with almost 100 net new branches opening in 2023 and almost double that number in 2024. Despite the digital shift, even in Gen Z, when asked their preference, a majority would opt for personalised advice. There is an opportunity here for banks to re-imagine the in-person experience. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Emily Steele, President of banking tech provider Savana.

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