384 Results from /people
Carlos Marmolejo CEO and co-founder at Finsus
Financial exclusion remains one of Mexico’s biggest barriers to economic growth. Mexico has a population of over 130 million, yet credit to SMEs represents less than 7% of GDP, compared to over 25–30% in countries like Brazil and Chile. This gap keeps millions of entrepreneurs reliant on cash and left out of the formal banking system. The country b...
07 October 2025 /people /inclusion
Coman Wakefield Global CTO of Data Quality at Experian
I had the opportunity to moderate a panel at the Reuters Momentum AI event in London this week, where the pace and scale of technological transformation were unmistakable. What became clear during the panel was that the conversation has moved decisively beyond experimentation, with AI now firmly established as a core driver of operational efficien...
01 October 2025 /ai /people
Retired Member
In fintech today speed counts, regulatory complexity is unrelenting, and customer expectations shift continuously. Financial institutions and fintechs must make critical decisions about how best to acquire capabilities. Do you build internally, buy an existing solution or company, or collaborate / partner? Each path has trade-offs. Choosing wisely...
26 September 2025 /people /devops Fintech
Dominic Mensah Director Strategic Accounts at Lakeside Software
Ever wondered why some employees seem disengaged or struggle to deliver their best, despite robust systems and talented colleagues? In financial services, where trust and precision are everything, leaders prioritise client satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience. But even these pillars are under pressure. Economic headwinds...
26 September 2025 /people /cloud
Naina Rajgopalan Content Head at Freo
Over the past decade, the American corporate landscape has been shifting in unprecedented ways. Once concentrated in powerhouse regions such as New York, California, and Illinois, companies are increasingly leaving these states in search of more favorable environments. The result is a wave of business migration that is reshaping the financial land...
23 September 2025 /people /inclusion
The promise of FinTech in microfinance is clear. From mobile lending to digital wallets, technology has the power to expand access for underserved populations. Yet implementation is not automatic. Our publication, The Determinants of FinTech Implementation in Microfinance Companies – A Systematic Review (Offiong, Szopik-Depczyńska, Ioppolo, Singh,...
22 September 2025 /people /inclusion Fintech
The financial services sector is changing faster than ever. Open banking regulations, digital currencies, and inclusive finance initiatives are reshaping how money moves. Yet one recurring obstacle remains: how to translate promising solutions into live, trusted systems at scale. The answer lies not in technology alone but in the structure of the ...
19 September 2025 /people Innovation in Financial Services
Monica Eaton Founder & CEO at Chargebacks911 and Fi911
For years, the word ‘disruption’ carried a kind of magic. If you weren’t disrupting, you weren’t relevant. Break this, flip that, move fast and forget the details. It sounded bold, but in reality, a lot of those ‘disruptors’ burned bright and fizzled out. Think about WeWork or Theranos. They promised revolutions but crumbled when the fundamentals ...
18 September 2025 /people /predictions Business
Anton Roe CEO at MHR
In today’s environment there is increased pressure on finance teams to be on top of their organisation’s bottom line, health of their balance sheets, and the investments that will drive long-term value. But this can sometimes mean people – who often face challenges that directly impact these metrics – are left behind in the list of the finance fu
02 September 2025 /people Financial Inclusion
Sergio Artimenia CEO at Geomotiv
When Donald Trump reintroduced tariffs as a central pillar of U.S. economic policy, many commentators framed it as a political maneuver rather than an economic one. Yet the trajectory of tariff revenues under his administration provides a textbook case study of the Laffer Curve — the economic principle that illustrates the relationship between tax...
30 August 2025 /people /markets Behavioral Economics in Banking
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