It's been a long time since I had in mind to have Stripe on Finscale, but I wanted to cover a topic you wouldn't expect. We are indeed going to talk about carbon removal. To talk about this, I have Nan, who is the Head of Climate at Stripe and also the Head of Frontier. You are about to discover a woman truly dedicated to her mission. She tells us how Stripe has launched Frontier, aiming to purchase hundreds of millions of dollars in carbon removal between now and 2030.  Together, we can go further. This is Nan's battle cry. We discuss how Frontier aims to address the challenges faced by the traditional offset market and  improve measurement and verification methods for carbon removal.  We delve into the concepts of pre-purchases and off-take agreements and understand the philosophy behind this initiative that is gathering more and more actors around it. 

This is an excerpt from the episode published on Sunday. It's been a long time since I had in mind to have Stripe on Finscale, but I wanted to cover a topic you wouldn't expect. We are indeed going to talk about carbon removal. To talk about this, I have Nan, who is the Head of Climate at Stripe and also the Head of Frontier.   You are about to discover a woman truly dedicated to her mission. She tells us how Stripe has launched Frontier, aiming to purchase hundreds of millions of dollars in carbon removal between now and 2030.  Together, we can go further. This is Nan's battle cry. We discuss how Frontier aims to address the challenges faced by the traditional offset market and  improve measurement and verification methods for carbon removal.  We delve into the concepts of pre-purchases and off-take agreements and understand the philosophy behind this initiative that is gathering more and more actors around it. 

Back to payments with Denise, where she shares her immense knowledge and expertise in card issuance.  In this episode, we start with a brief overview of the card payment transaction value chain, covering the key parties involved, from the cardholder to the issuer, and the role played by payment schemes on both a European Union and global scale. She discusses the challenges faced by card issuers and explains how Enfuce addresses this by providing unique solutions and services that streamline the card issuance process and improves efficiency.  You’ll get to learn that Enfuce also supports card issuers when it comes to security, compliance, and risk management, ensuring regulatory adherence. We talk about the SLA, where continuous high availability, timetables and transparent pricing are crucial.  Denise sheds light on the robust infrastructure implemented by Enfuce to ensure secure and reliable payment processing, along with their diligent measures to maintain conformity and regulatory compliance. During the episode, we examine a fascinating case study involving the successful partnership between Enfuce and Pleo. Denise explains how Enfuce addressed Pleo's specific needs, contributing to a seamless user experience through their innovative cloud-based solution. This co-CEO, who just happens to know her co-founder since 2007, describes what a co-CEO organization can bring to the table and how efficient it can be.

This is an excerpt from the episode published on Sunday. Back to payments with Denise, where she shares her immense knowledge and expertise in card issuance.  In this episode, we start with a brief overview of the card payment transaction value chain, covering the key parties involved, from the cardholder to the issuer, and the role played by payment schemes on both a European Union and global scale. She discusses the challenges faced by card issuers and explains how Enfuce addresses this by providing unique solutions and services that streamline the card issuance process and improves efficiency.  You’ll get to learn that Enfuce also supports card issuers when it comes to security, compliance, and risk management, ensuring regulatory adherence. We talk about the SLA, where continuous high availability, timetables and transparent pricing are crucial.  Denise sheds light on the robust infrastructure implemented by Enfuce to ensure secure and reliable payment processing, along with their diligent measures to maintain conformity and regulatory compliance. During the episode, we examine a fascinating case study involving the successful partnership between Enfuce and Pleo. Denise explains how Enfuce addressed Pleo's specific needs, contributing to a seamless user experience through their innovative cloud-based solution. This co-CEO, who just happens to know her co-founder since 2007, describes what a co-CEO organization can bring to the table and how efficient it can be.

In this episode, Yoni delves into the world of social trading platforms. He explores the concept of copytrading and its origins, shedding light on the associated risks and effective risk management strategies. We also discuss the impact of regulatory compliance on copytrading activities, highlighting key consumer protection regulations. Yoni provides insights on evaluating risk and making informed investment decisions. Additionally, we touch upon CFD trading and its appeal as a leveraged trading practice. Shifting the focus to eToro, Yoni takes us through the history and background of the platform, emphasizing its Israeli roots and their contribution to the democratization of trading on a global scale. We get to hear about eToro's growth journey, including notable acquisitions, marketing strategies, and expansion plans. Lastly, we address the SPAC deal cancellation and explore the timing considerations for a potential IPO.

This is an excerpt from the episode published on Sunday. In this episode, Yoni delves into the world of social trading platforms. He explores the concept of copytrading and its origins, shedding light on the associated risks and effective risk management strategies. We also discuss the impact of regulatory compliance on copytrading activities, highlighting key consumer protection regulations. Yoni provides insights on evaluating risk and making informed investment decisions. Additionally, we touch upon CFD trading and its appeal as a leveraged trading practice. Shifting the focus to eToro, Yoni takes us through the history and background of the platform, emphasizing its Israeli roots and their contribution to the democratization of trading on a global scale. We get to hear about eToro's growth journey, including notable acquisitions, marketing strategies, and expansion plans. Lastly, we address the SPAC deal cancellation and explore the timing considerations for a potential IPO.

In this captivating episode featuring the Minister of Finance, we gain fascinating insights into Luxembourg's FinTech ecosystem and its role in the competitive landscape of European finance. We explore the government's initiatives and policies that support innovation and collaboration, which make Luxembourg an attractive destination for FinTech startups and investors. We delve into the present state of Luxembourg's FinTech ecosystem and its vibrant environment for innovation.  Yuriko shares how the government fosters growth by creating a favorable regulatory framework and encouraging partnerships between traditional financial institutions and FinTech startups. We explore the specific initiatives and policies implemented over the past decade, aimed at supporting FinTech startups and driving digitalization efforts in the financial sector. We also gain insights into the delicate balance of promoting innovation while ensuring the stability and security of the financial system. However, the FinTech industry in Europe and Luxembourg faces evident challenges, such as intricate regulations and talent acquisition. Yuriko reveals the government's strategic plans to overcome these obstacles, emphasizing collaboration and investments in digital infrastructure, on education, funding or research. I could not have the Minister of Finance as a guest on my podcast and not mention Europe. Gain a deeper understanding of E’yropes position within the European FinTech landscape and the steps taken by the government to maintain and enhance its competitiveness. 

This is an excerpt from the episode published on Sunday. In this captivating episode featuring the Minister of Finance, we gain fascinating insights into Luxembourg's FinTech ecosystem and its role in the competitive landscape of European finance. We explore the government's initiatives and policies that support innovation and collaboration, which make Luxembourg an attractive destination for FinTech startups and investors. We delve into the present state of Luxembourg's FinTech ecosystem and its vibrant environment for innovation.  Yuriko shares how the government fosters growth by creating a favorable regulatory framework and encouraging partnerships between traditional financial institutions and FinTech startups. We explore the specific initiatives and policies implemented over the past decade, aimed at supporting FinTech startups and driving digitalization efforts in the financial sector. We also gain insights into the delicate balance of promoting innovation while ensuring the stability and security of the financial system. However, the FinTech industry in Europe and Luxembourg faces evident challenges, such as intricate regulations and talent acquisition. Yuriko reveals the government's strategic plans to overcome these obstacles, emphasizing collaboration and investments in digital infrastructure, on education, funding or research. I could not have the Minister of Finance as a guest on my podcast and not mention Europe. Gain a deeper understanding of E’yropes position within the European FinTech landscape and the steps taken by the government to maintain and enhance its competitiveness. 

As a media partner covering the Money 20/20 event, I teamed up with the Payments Association EU to bring you a series of captivating interviews.  Get ready to dive into the world of payments and discover remarkable companies across different separate episodes.

As a media partner covering the Money 20/20 event, I teamed up with the Payments Association EU to bring you a series of captivating interviews.  Get ready to dive into the world of payments and discover remarkable companies across different separate episodes.