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IBSi podcasts for insights and discussions from the world of FinTech and Banking. Listen in to what’s trending in the ever-evolving financial industry.
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Dec 16, 2021 • 11min
Ep372: A banking app for musicians because they’re better with music than with money!
John Waupsh, Co-Founder, NerveHistorically, banks offered services tailored to their local geographies. Today’s banking communities aren’t defined by rivers and railroads but by the shared experience and goals of their customers. Nerve is a mobile app that merges data from streaming revenue sources, aiming to meet the unique business needs of music professionals. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to John Waupsh, Co-Founder of Nerve.

Dec 15, 2021 • 12min
Ep370: Creating a cost-effective way for banks in the US to manage their loan portfolios
Gary Lewis, Managing Director, Jack Henry LendingWhether it is for asset diversification or the reallocation of credit risk, Jack Henry Lending’s Loan Marketplace centralises communications and transactions related to the purchase, sale, and trade of loans through the full spectrum of geographies, asset sizes and institution types. It creates a broad community of lenders that, together, may diversify commercial assets and better manage loan portfolio risk. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Gary Lewis, Managing Director of Jack Henry Lending.

Dec 15, 2021 • 12min
Ep369: No quants required! How new platforms offer alternative data solutions
Neil Chapman, Chief Executive Officer, ExabelData and analytics platform Exabel recently signed a deal under which APG, the largest pension provider in the Netherlands with some EUR 610 billion under management, will use Exabel to integrate alternative data into its investment strategy. Alternative data represents a huge opportunity for professional investors and fund managers but modelling this information in house could be an excessive drain on resources for all but the very largest investment firms. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence discusses alternatives with Neil Chapman, CEO of Exabel.

Dec 14, 2021 • 11min
Ep368: The ABCD of technological innovation in financial services
Samir Pandiri, International President, Broadridge As in the digital age banks and asset managers need to cut costs and streamline activities more radically, Broadridge is providing tech managed services and outsourcing in fundamentally new ways. Samir Pandiri International President of Broadridge spoke with IBSi Reporter Gaia Lamperti about how the tech acceleration is transforming financial services.

Dec 10, 2021 • 17min
Ep367: Cryptocurrencies as a way to take back control over your own wealth
Paolo Ardoino, CTO, Bitfinex Bitcoin was born to create a more transparent and democratic financial system. A strong supporter of this view is Paolo Ardoino, CTO at Bitfinex, one of the top cryptocurrencies and digital assets exchanges in the world. In an interview with IBSi’s Reporter Gaia Lamperti, Ardoino discussed the evolution of payments systems and how cryptocurrencies’ disrupting quality has slowly but steadily started to interfere with the way the traditional financial system works.

Dec 10, 2021 • 14min
Ep366: Addressing the need to integrate payments acceptance to help grow a digital-first economy
Mark Roberts, Divisional Director, ClearCourse Payments DivisionGetting paid efficiently is the life blood of business, especially for SMEs. Digital payments have evolved in recent years, but the key issue of interoperability remains largely unresolved. In the UK alone around 1.3 million payment terminals do not interact with the payment software running the business. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence addresses the issues with Mark Roberts of ClearCourse.

Dec 9, 2021 • 16min
Ep365: Bridging Financial Institutions with FinTechs to embrace innovation
Gary Bond, CEO, TISAtech TISAtech is a new generation digital marketplace connecting Financial Institutions with FinTechs to facilitate the accelerated partnering and adoption of transformational digital solutions. The platform has been designed to help financial institutions throughout the industry source, implement and manage innovative technology solutions. In an interview with Gaia Lampert, IBSi’s Reporter, CEO of TISAtech Gary Bond explained the company’s value proposition, initiatives and impact.

Dec 8, 2021 • 11min
Ep363: Making it simpler for merchants - addressing the fragmentation of the payments landscape
Brian Coburn, Chief Executive Officer, BR-DGEPutting the power back into the hands of merchants, a payment orchestration platform allows them to integrate a variety of different payment solutions into one seamless checkout experience for the purchaser. Such a platform also frees up time and cost for the merchant, allowing them to focus on their business rather than on managing payment providers. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks with Brian Coburn, CEO of BR-DGE.

Dec 8, 2021 • 14min
Ep364: The importance of diversity to the success of the business
Keren Levy, President, Payoneer After over 12 years in commerce tech trailblazer Payoneer, outgoing COO Keren Levy has recently been appointed President of the company. She joins the 44% of women (director level and above) making up the company’s leadership team, quite a unicum in the industry. IBSi’s Reporter Gaia Lamperti discussed with Keren Levi the importance of a diverse team as a critical component of innovation, growth and success of any business.

Dec 6, 2021 • 12min
Ep361: What’s the outlook for the financial services sector in 2022
Chris Catliff, President & CEO, Blueshore FinancialFrom opportunity comes optimism for Chris Catliff, President and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian financial advisory firm Blueshore Financial. He discusses some of the key areas of focus for next year with Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence, including the impact of intergenerational wealth transfer and the need for financial institutions to focus on millennials, and within the financial advisory space, the growing importance of AI.