IBS Intelligence Podcasts

Frans Westdorp, Product Owner Trade Finance, ABN AMRO Bank & Richard White, Head of Trade Finance, Commercial Banking Applications (CBA)ABN AMRO Bank recently went live with Norwegian software vendor Commercial Banking Applications’ Transaction Due Diligence (TDD) functionality within CBA’s IBAS GBF - Global Banking Factory. The bank is now using TDD across its global trade finance operations to monitor transactions and flag suspicious activity, helping to combat financial crime and ensure full compliance with national and international regulation. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence spoke to Frans Westdorp of ABN Amro (pictured) and Richard White of CBA about the implementation and the efficiencies it has created. 

Robert Bueninck, Chief Executive Officer, UnzerIntegrated payment and software solutions that cover every aspect of the retail journey can resolve many headaches faced by merchants across Europe. Solutions on offer include online purchases and in-store mobile point-of-sale systems to final settlement and essential business processes. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Robert Bueninck, Chief Executive Officer of Unzer about the continent’s current FinTech landscape and his own company’s journey. 

Martynas Bieliauskas, Chief Executive Officer, Klarpay AGOpen banking in Europe has promised much but has it delivered on expectations? Not yet, according to Martynas Bieliauskas, CEO of Klarpay. A veritable explosion of transaction and asset types together with a fragmented global payments landscape that encompasses a variety of infrastructures and regulator environments has left open banking struggling. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Martynas Bieliauskas about what open banking currently offers and what it should be offering. 

Matt Storey, Chief Product Officer, SteelEyeCross-product manipulation happens when an individual or entity places orders or trades in one financial instrument to unlawfully influence the price of another, either on the same platform or on different ones.  This kind of manipulation can be tricky for firms to spot because it often leaves only subtle clues. But regulators in the US and UK are paying more attention to it. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Matt Storey, Chief Product Officer of SteelEye, a provider of integrated financial markets surveillance.

Sivaram Kowta, President, Digital Banking at ZetaWhat does the future hold for digital banking and credit in India? Gloria Methri of IBS Intelligence speaks with Sivaram Kowta of Zeta, who delves into the transformative potential of the Unified Lending Interface (ULI) introduced by the RBI. Explore how Zeta envisions a UPI-driven credit ecosystem that could fundamentally reshape the banking landscape in India.

Marlon Dumas, Chief Product Officer & Co-Founder, ApromoreApromore recently launched updates to its platform, including a dedicated module designed to streamline compliance management. The company’s Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer Marlon Dumas speaks to Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence about how process mining makes it easier for companies to use complex data and AI to accelerate process delivery and gain a better understanding of their business processes. 

James Greaves, President & Co-Founder, FractalWhat is slowing the growth of SaaS? We review the current state of the SaaS sector and the challenges to growth that it is facing. Does the key answer lie in the potential of embedded payments to generate more revenue? Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to James Greaves, President and Co-Founder of Fractal, a FinTech specialising in payments for verticalised SaaS solutions. 

Mantvydas Štareika, Chief Executive Officer, CapitalBoxIt is a cliché but that’s because it is true – there is a massive funding gap between what Europe’s SMEs need and what lenders are prepared to offer. It would also appear that the gap is only getting larger – even though there have been several new lenders entering the lending market in recent years focusing on SME needs. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Mantvydas Štareika, CEO of Sweden-based FinTech CapitalBox about making financing easier for underserved businesses across Europe. 

Saumya Shah, CEO & Co-founder of TarrakkiIn this episode, Saumya Shah, CEO & Co-founder of Tarrakki, joins Gloria Mathias of IBS Intelligence to discuss the future of embedded finance in India. With embedded finance still in its early stages, how is Tarrakki shaping the future of financial services and revolutionizing the way businesses and consumers engage with investment products?

Matt Ryan, Chief Transformation Officer, ReefThe investor relations landscape is changing – key factors include the ongoing great wealth transfer, the largest in history, and evolving investor expectations. The market is oversaturated with information and that means targeted and relevant personalisation is essential. Many financial services organisations have yet to take a step forward in modernising their face-to-face and digital engagement efforts. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Matt Ryan, Chief Transformation Officer of Reef, a platform for a financial firm’s digital touchpoints.