IBS Intelligence Podcasts

Matt Mills, Chief Revenue Officer, 10x Banking10x Banking recently unveiled its new ‘meta core’ platform, designed to streamline and accelerate digital transformation for banks. The new next-gen core solution follows on from the firm’s successful Series D funding round at the start of the year. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence discusses digital transformation, the role of FinTech and the challenges facing traditional banks with Matt Mills, Chief Revenue Officer of 10x Banking. 

Sandeep Bagaria, Chief Executive Officer, TagitThere is significant hype around AI/ML and Generative AI in banking. While this technology is significantly changing the technology landscape and offering multiple opportunities for banks, bankers must keep their eye on the ball – the customer and their needs. To this end, Tagit recently launched its Mobeix Family Banking to help banks better serve their customers and the people most important to them. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence discusses the importance of family financial planning with Sandeep Bagaria, Chief Executive Officer of Tagit. 

Jonathan Vaux, Head of Propositions & Partnerships, ThreddDigital wallet payments are expected to reach $19.6 trillion by 2027. That’s a huge market and a huge opportunity! Among the drivers are increased smartphone penetration, security benefits and government initiatives promoting digital payments. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence discusses how firms can capitalise on the potential of digital wallets and the integral role of tokenisation with Jonathan Vaux, Head of Propositions & Partnerships at issuer processor Thredd. 

Ankit Verma - Business Development Lead- India, Air8Tailored trade financing solutions are revolutionising access for SME suppliers in emerging markets, achieving significant milestones and ensuring ESG-compliant capital distribution. Puja Sharma of IBS Intelligence speaks with Ankit on how Air8 is enhancing trade financing for SME suppliers. 

Giles Inkson, Director of Services EMEA, NetSPIThe European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act, which comes into force in January 2025, addresses a key issue in EU financial regulation. DORA means financial institutions must follow rules for protection, detection, containment, recovery and repair capabilities against ICT-related incidents. Previously most institutions managed the main categories of operational risk with the allocation of capital, but did not manage all components of operational resilience. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Giles Inkson, Director of Services EMEA for NetSPI. 

Peter Cherecwich, President, Northern Trust Asset ServicingNorthern Trust Asset Servicing offers a range of services designed to meet the needs of an institution’s entire investment office. To keep that range of services up to date, the firm is investing in the future: in ideas, in people and in technology. Peter Cherecwich, President of Northern Trust Asset Servicing discusses the challenges of digital transformation with Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence, and what new ways of working mean for the firm’s employees. 

Huw Davies, Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Ozone API The third Payment Services Directive (PSD3) could be unveiled soon. The new legislation in Europe is expected to introduce, among other things, governance relating to consumer consent while also including metrics for improving the performance of open banking APIs. This summer already saw the publication in the UK of Open Banking Standard version 4.0, the first major release since 2018 and including important mandatory updates to the security profile and international messaging standards. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence discusses the changing regulatory framework with Huw Davies, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Ozone API. 

Emily Steele, President & COO, SavanaOmnichannel banking has yet to achieve its full potential due to financial institutions’ inability to effectively integrate disparate systems of record. This issue prevents customers from experiencing a seamless digital journey both online and in the bank branch. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Emily Steele, President and Chief Operating Officer of Savana, which aims to unlock next-generation, customer-centric banking operations through its digital delivery platform. 

Nitin Rao, CEO, InCred WealthThe wealth management sector has shifted from focusing solely on traditional offerings to prioritizing ‘alpha generation’—where the ability to deliver extra returns through innovative strategies is critical. With technology driving change and international trends influencing HNI investing in India, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on the evolving landscape of wealth management. Gloria Methri of IBS Intelligence speaks to Nitin Rao, CEO of InCred Wealth. 

Christopher Yu, President & CFO, KPaySome 78% of SME merchants surveyed in Southeast Asia are seeking a single integrated payment solution but for more than 70% reality is currently cash-only. This disconnect represents a huge potential market. Closing the gap for underbanked and underserved Southeast Asian is key to unlocking the potential of the region’s digital economy. Reliance on cash transactions is not sustainable. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Christopher Yu, President and CFO of Hong Kong-based KPay, which offers solutions from payment to operations management and financing.