Episode 248: News From the Fintech Front (September 2024)

In this month’s News From The Fintech Front, host Don Ginsel is joined by guests Alex Johnson and Gabriella Orille, marking a major milestone for the show: 500 unique guests! Key topics include the increasing role of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in transforming financial systems and how neobanks are strengthening ties with traditional banks to diversify their services. They also dive into the growth of Embedded Finance, reshaping consumer experiences by integrating financial services into everyday platforms, and innovations in RegTech and compliance technology to address regulatory challenges in fintech. The episode closes with the last Fintech Groove segment, promoting the upcoming Milan Fintech Summit, where Matteo Castelnuovo interviews Alberta Pelino. Pelino, herself a summit speaker, discusses gender equality in fintech, her experience founding We Are Fibi, and her mission to close the gender gap in finance through education and empowerment. Stay tuned as Breaking Banks Europe gears up to celebrate five years in two weeks! ‌ Connect with our guests: Alex Johnson - Founder, Fintech Takes https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexhjohnson Website: https://fintechtakes.com/ Subcribe now: https://newsletter.fintechtakes.com/ ‌ Gabriela Orille - Independent Board Member, Denarius https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielaorille Website: https://gabrielaorille.com/acerca-de/ ‌ Alberta Pelino - President, Young Ambassadors Society and CEO & Founder Fibi https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertapelino ‌