About this episode:

Host Benjamin Ensor, Director of Research and Strategy, is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week.

Stories covered on the podcast this week include:

This week: SWIFT joins forces with global banks in a major blockchain overhaul - we break down what it means. The UK mandates digital ID checks for the right to work, but what’s the impact on fintech innovation?

We hear from Paygentic about their next-gen payment infrastructure -an AI-first approach that could shake up the space. And speaking of AI, OpenAI and Stripe are teaming up on ChatGPT-powered payments.

Plus, we say goodbye to Nutmeg as JPMorgan unveils its digital wealth revamp. And finally, the big question: are concert tickets officially out of control?

This week's guests:

• Sam Alarco - Co-founder of Paygentic

• Stephen Richardson - Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Banking at Fireblocks

• Samantha Emery - FS Executive and NED

Timestamps/stories

Intro - (00:00 )

⁠⁠SWIFT and top global banks working on blockchain-based overhaul- (07:25 )

⁠⁠UK Mandates Digital ID for Right to Work Checks, Sparking Fintech Innovation Concerns ⁠- (21:35 )

⁠⁠Paygentic unveils AI-first payment infrastructure for next-gen applications⁠ - (38:14 )

Open AI and Stripe partner for Chat GPT Payments

JP Morgan ditches Nutmeg brand in digital wealth revamp

Concert tickets aren’t expensive enough actually, says Live Nation CEO

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Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space.

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