Violet Abtahi, CEO, PlatonicBlockchain’s impact on asset management is growing but key challenges over privacy, decentralisation and usability remain to be addressed. However, together with tokenisation, blockchain holds out the promise of more power to the individual to secure their financial future while having more control over their assets. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence discusses the economy of the future with Violet Abtahi, CEO of Platonic. 

Mathias Wikström, CEO, DoconomyRecent research reveals that consumers around the globe are increasingly concerned about climate change and want to take individual action, but many feel constrained by their financial situation. Not feeling in control of their finances makes it hard for people to focus on living sustainably, and there is a lack of meaningful action from traditional leaders. This, according to Mathias Wikström, CEO of Doconomy, speaking to Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence, offers an unprecedented opportunity for banks to evolve, take a leadership role, and create a fundamental shift in what banking and wealth means in the 21st century.

Sal Rehmetullah, CEO & Co-Founder, Worth AIHow to tackle risk management and financial credit underwriting, using AI to provide accurate, real-time credit risk assessments for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Through the use of an AI-powered platforms for underwriting and onboarding, it is possible to eliminate manual tasks and offer real-time, predictive risk monitoring. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Sal Rehmetullah, CEO and Co-Founder of Worth.

Niamh Kingsley, Director, Head of AI & Product Innovation, Delta CapitaAfter more than a decade of digital transformation, being digital is no longer a differentiator for banks, it’s a baseline. Looking ahead, financial institutions must embrace emerging DREAM-C technologies: Distributed Ledger Technology, Robotics, Extended Reality, AI, Mutualisation & Shared Innovation, and advanced Computing (cloud and quantum) to stay competitive. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Niamh Kingsley, Director and Head of AI & Product Innovation at Delta Capita.

Juan Pablo Ortega, Co-Founder & CEO, YunoWe investígate global payment trends and the role of payment orchestrators as Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Juan Pablo Ortega, Co-Founder and CEO of Yuno. The company, based in Colombia, operates in more than 80 countries around the world and allows merchants to connect with over 300 payment methods and providers with a single, no-code integration, making it easier for companies to scale across geographies and build their customer base.

Cassie Craddock, UK & Europe Managing Director, RippleIn Q4 2024, the UK government reaffirmed its commitment to moving ahead with a regulatory framework for crypto assets and stablecoins. Welcome news for Cassie Craddock, UK & Europe Managing Director of digital asset infrastructure provider Ripple. She speaks to Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence about her hopes for regulation, the need for digital asset custody, and how large financial institutions have begun preparing for a future in which digital assets play an increasingly important role. 

Ankush Julka, CEO of MufinpayMufinPay, a PPI license holder, is redefining digital payments with its Super App, PPI Wallet, Gift Cards, GPR Cards, and Bank in a Box. Offering seamless UPI payments, secure prepaid cards, and a robust e-banking experience, it simplifies everyday transactions like bill payments, FASTag top-ups, and P2P transfers. Ankush Julka, CEO of MufinPay, speaks with Puja Sharma of IBS Intelligence on the future of digital payments and FinTech’s role in financial inclusion. 

Raman Korneu, CEO & Co-Founder, myTUmyTU is an e-money institution (EMI) registered in the European Union and headquartered in Lithuania – regarded as one of the FinTech hubs of Europe. The firm also has a consumer credit licence and is working towards obtaining a full banking licence. Raman Korneu of myTU speaks to Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence about what makes myTU different in the way it is offering banking services. 

Matiss Ansviesulis, Entrepreneur & Angel InvestorMatiss Ansviesulis co-founded Creamfinance (rebranded to AvaFin.com) in 2012 in Latvia. The firm was taken over by Capitec in 2024. Ansviesulis has not been idle, co-founding a string of FinTechs including Spanda Capital, NewSchool, Esketit, FU Capital, and Money.jo. Here, he talks to Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence about the challenges of helping the unbanked in emerging markets, and how Latvia and the other Baltic states have developed a thriving FinTech ecosystem.

Rob Israch, President, TipaltiIn Q4 2024, the UK government unveiled plans for a Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO), aiming to reduce the burden for businesses hoping to bring new products and services to market. It will support regulators to update regulation, speeding up approvals, and ensuring different regulatory bodies work together smoothly. But will it be successful in fostering innovation? Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Rob Israch, President of SaaS accounting software provider and PayTech Tipalti.