FinTech Futures

In this episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, recorded live at Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam, host and FinTech Futures Managing Editor Paul Hindle is joined by Lee McNabb, Payment and Digital Asset Lead at NatWest, to explore the growing role of digital assets in payments and financial services, and how banks such as NatWest are positioning themselves to lead in this rapidly evolving landscape. Paul and Lee discuss how banks should approach their payment strategies in an era of multiple payment rails and emerging technologies like stablecoins, what the mainstream adoption of tokenised deposits and programmable payments could mean for both retail and corporate customers, and the technical challenges of modernising legacy infrastructure while maintaining 24/7 availability. The conversation also covers NatWest's digital asset strategy, including their participation in major UK and international pilots, how the bank is managing the balance between innovation and interoperability, and their approach to building customer confidence and literacy in technologies that many people don't yet understand. Whether you're a banking executive navigating digital transformation, a fintech professional exploring the future of payments, or simply curious about how digital assets will reshape the way money moves, this episode offers essential insights into the strategies, challenges, and opportunities defining the next era of financial services. Tune in to hear how one of the UK's leading banks is preparing for a multi-money future. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT FINTECH FUTURES FinTech Futures is the #1 provider of global fintech news and intelligence. With a mission to empower the financial technology community, we bring you the latest updates and thought leadership from across the industry. From startups to established players, we cover the entire fintech ecosystem. Stay Connected with FinTech Futures: Visit our website: www.fintechfutures.com Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/fintechfutures/ Sign up to our newsletter: www.fintechfutures.com/newsletter Subscribe to our channel: www.youtube.com/@FinTechFutures

In the final episode of season six of the What the FinTech? podcast, host Paul Hindle is joined by FinTech Futures columnists and fellow podcast hosts Dave Wallace and Dharmesh Mistry to take a look back at some of the biggest trends to come out of 2025 and discuss what the new year might bring for the financial services sector. The discussion covers topics including agentic AI, stablecoins, neurodiversity in financial services, digital wallets, the future of payments, and more. And finally, in the spirit of the holidays, we find out which buzzwords Dave and Dharmesh want to release from our Fintech Jail!

In the latest episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, we're joined by two of BeHive Consulting's co-founders, CEO Rachel Altmann and Chief Behavioural Scientist Noemi Molnar, to delve into how behavioural science influences financial decision-making. The conversation explores how the growing trend of digital transformation is reshaping our psychological relationship with money and the key psychological principles fintechs should consider when designing new products. Altmann and Molnar, speaking with FinTech Futures reporter Cameron Emanuel-Burns, also examine gender differences in investing, the impact of financial anxiety on the adoption of new financial technologies, and the psychological factors that drive trust in digital-only services. The episode further highlights behavioural science techniques that some fintech companies have exploited, and Rachel shares the tips she received from her "future AI-self" at this year’s Sibos conference. And finally, we discover which fintech buzzword Rachel and Noemi want to throw into or rescue from our Fintech Jail!

In this episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, host and FinTech Futures editor Paul Hindle is joined by Will Marwick, CEO of IFX Payments, to explore the rapidly evolving UK payments landscape and the future of cross-border transactions. The conversation covers the challenges around cross-border payments for corporates and SMEs, how IFX is tackling friction points in international transactions, and how the FX brokerage market has evolved amid significant FX volatility in recent years. Looking toward emerging technologies, Will also gives his perspective on the growing traction of stablecoins and their potential role in the future of international transactions. And finally, we find out what fintech buzzword Will wants to throw into our Fintech Jail!

In this episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, host and FinTech Futures editor Paul Hindle is joined by Marie-Gwenhaelle Geffroy, Head of Growth Capital at BNP Paribas, to explore the key start-up and funding trends in the European fintech space this year and learn more about BNP Paribas’ fintech investment strategy and how the bank works with new start-ups to help them scale and grow. The conversation covers how Europe’s fintech landscape has evolved in recent years and some of the defining focus areas across the region, which emerging technologies and use cases are picking up the most traction and showing the most potential moving forward, and Marie’s top tips for fintech founders looking to grow their businesses. And finally, we find out what fintech buzzword Marie wants to free from our Fintech Jail!

In the latest episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, we’re joined by Joanne Dewar, Project Lead at Project Nemo, to discuss how to make financial services more accessible for people with disabilities. Joanne and FinTech Futures reporter Cameron Emanuel-Burns explore Project Nemo's origins and development, examining findings from the organisation's recent report on challenges adults with disabilities face when engaging financial services, with Dewar offering recommendations for financial institutions seeking to remove these barriers. The conversation also addresses how emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, are reshaping disability inclusion in financial services, while tackling common misconceptions about accessibility in the industry. And finally, we discover which fintech buzzword Joanne wants to throw into or rescue from our Fintech Jail!

In this episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, host and FinTech Futures editor Paul Hindle is joined by Binu Jacob, CEO and MD of Experion Technologies, and Experion Technologies advisor Markus Ruetimann, to discuss the imperative need for financial services companies working in asset management to accelerate their digital transformation initiatives to keep up with the rapid pace of change driven by emerging technologies and shifting customer demands. The conversation explores how Experion Technologies goes about helping its financial services clients with their transformation projects and the implementation of new tech, with a specific focus on asset management and some examples of successful use cases. Our two guests also cover the best strategies for businesses looking to upgrade their asset management tech and processes, the key benefits provided by emerging technologies such as generative AI within the space, and of course what makes Experion Technologies stand out from the crowd and it’s next steps for growth. And finally, we find out what fintech buzzword Binu and Markus want to throw into our Fintech Jail!

In this episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, host and FinTech Futures editor Paul Hindle is joined by David Watson, CEO of The Clearing House, to discuss what’s next for real-time payments in the US as usage numbers and transaction volumes across the country’s RTP networks continue to grow. The conversation explores the core drivers behind the growth of RTP in the US, how banks and businesses have been looking to adopt instant payments, the key trends around how businesses and consumers are choosing to make payments, and what the future looks like for RTP as new technological advancements such as tokenisation and stablecoins continue to revolutionise the sector. And finally, we find out what fintech buzzword David wants to throw into our Fintech Jail!