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Fintech in Ten: the week's top stories from FinTech Connector
From FinTech Connector, edition 3 of our recap: ten financial services innovation stories from Oct 15 to Oct 22.
1. Japan's megabanks test a joint yen stablecoin (Mizuho joint release)
2. Hong Kong sets a T+1 settlement target (HKEX)
3. South Africa opens its payments system to non-banks (Electronic Payments International)
4. Ethiopia joins the pan-African rail (FinTech Futures)
5. UK regulator plans a framework for AI agents in finance (FCA)
6. Australia drafts standards for crypto platforms (ASIC)
7. Stablecoin payments grow while supply stalls (CoinDesk)
8. World pitches proof of human to banks (The Block)
9. US banks block outside AI agents from moving money (PYMNTS)
10. Mastercard scores risk on stablecoin payments (Mastercard)
The full recap, with a short summary and source link for each story, is in the PDF attached.
What else from Oct 15 to Oct 22 belongs on this list? Add it below, with a link.
From FinTech Connector, edition 3 of our recap: ten financial services innovation stories from Oct 15 to Oct 22.
1. Japan's megabanks test a joint yen stablecoin (Mizuho joint release)
2. Hong Kong sets a T+1 settlement target (HKEX)
3. South Africa opens its payments system to non-banks (Electronic Payments International)
4. Ethiopia joins the pan-African rail (FinTech Futures)
5. UK regulator plans a framework for AI agents in finance (FCA)
6. Australia drafts standards for crypto platforms (ASIC)
7. Stablecoin payments grow while supply stalls (CoinDesk)
8. World pitches proof of human to banks (The Block)
9. US banks block outside AI agents from moving money (PYMNTS)
10. Mastercard scores risk on stablecoin payments (Mastercard)
The full recap, with a short summary and source link for each story, is in the PDF attached.
What else from Oct 15 to Oct 22 belongs on this list? Add it below, with a link.
We are proud to have Trena Blair in our FinTech Connector community. Trena is an Enabler based in Sydney, Australia, and has been with us since November 2022. Thank you for being a long-time member of our community, Trena.
Trena is the Founder and CEO of FD Global Connections. Since 2014, her focus has been to prepare and launch companies from around the globe into the US market. She has lived and worked in Australia and in New York, and her background includes leading payments strategy and retail bank marketing at Westpac and serving as VP, Product and Marketing at American Express. She is also a mentor at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Centre, and her book, Decoding Global Growth, How Successful Companies Scale Internationally, was awarded Book of the Year at the Stevie Awards in New York. She has also created FD Global Academy, where scaleup leaders can access programs around the clock to support their global expansion into any market.
https://fdglobal.academy
Read more about Trena and her work on her FinTech Connector profile:
https://members.fintechconnector.com/users/trena-blair-7655
#GlobalExpansion #FinTech #FinTechConnector
Trena is the Founder and CEO of FD Global Connections. Since 2014, her focus has been to prepare and launch companies from around the globe into the US market. She has lived and worked in Australia and in New York, and her background includes leading payments strategy and retail bank marketing at Westpac and serving as VP, Product and Marketing at American Express. She is also a mentor at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Centre, and her book, Decoding Global Growth, How Successful Companies Scale Internationally, was awarded Book of the Year at the Stevie Awards in New York. She has also created FD Global Academy, where scaleup leaders can access programs around the clock to support their global expansion into any market.
https://fdglobal.academy
Read more about Trena and her work on her FinTech Connector profile:
https://members.fintechconnector.com/users/trena-blair-7655
#GlobalExpansion #FinTech #FinTechConnector
Who controls the AI systems that will move money, assess risk and make decisions?
That is one of the questions behind DeAI Summit 2026, taking place in Valletta, Malta on 25–26 November.
We are bringing together leaders from AI, fintech, Web3, infrastructure, policy, investment and cybersecurity to discuss the issues that matter as AI moves into real-world financial and business systems:
• AI governance and accountability
• Sovereignty over models, data and infrastructure
• Autonomous systems, payments and responsibility
• Security, regulation and the EU AI Act
• The investment and infrastructure needed to build AI in Europe
If you work in fintech, payments, digital assets, AI or regulation, we would be glad to welcome you in Malta.
Tickets: https://deaisummit.org/tickets
Programme: https://deaisummit.org/schedule
More information: https://deaisummit.org
#DeAISummit #Fintech #AI #AIGovernance #AIInfrastructure #Payments #Malta
That is one of the questions behind DeAI Summit 2026, taking place in Valletta, Malta on 25–26 November.
We are bringing together leaders from AI, fintech, Web3, infrastructure, policy, investment and cybersecurity to discuss the issues that matter as AI moves into real-world financial and business systems:
• AI governance and accountability
• Sovereignty over models, data and infrastructure
• Autonomous systems, payments and responsibility
• Security, regulation and the EU AI Act
• The investment and infrastructure needed to build AI in Europe
If you work in fintech, payments, digital assets, AI or regulation, we would be glad to welcome you in Malta.
Tickets: https://deaisummit.org/tickets
Programme: https://deaisummit.org/schedule
More information: https://deaisummit.org
#DeAISummit #Fintech #AI #AIGovernance #AIInfrastructure #Payments #Malta
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Master C.
Jan 8, 2023
We are looking for the best of the best from our members to join our Premier Master Enabler Program. Focusing right now on International Expansion and New Market Entry professionals for Europe, Latin America, and the USA. Interested in learning more message Master Connector here or email - masterenabler@fintechconnector.com
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Master C.
Aug 9, 2022
Meet our FinTech Connector Switzerland Cruise sponsors on September 9th in Zurich.
Lloyd's & Partners (VIP Gold Sponsor) and VISA Europe (Premier Sponsor).
We want to thank Lucas T. Landolt (Lloyd's & Partners), Adrian Burgi (Lloyd's & Partners) and Santosh Ritter (VISA) for your support and we look forward to meeting you in Zurich.
There is still time to RSVP for our premier event of the year - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fintech-connector-switzerland-networking-lunch-cruise-vip-dinner-registration-239437362597
Thank you Fabian Lehner for organizing this event for our FinTech Connector members and partners.
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Lloyd's & Partners (VIP Gold Sponsor) and VISA Europe (Premier Sponsor).
We want to thank Lucas T. Landolt (Lloyd's & Partners), Adrian Burgi (Lloyd's & Partners) and Santosh Ritter (VISA) for your support and we look forward to meeting you in Zurich.
There is still time to RSVP for our premier event of the year - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fintech-connector-switzerland-networking-lunch-cruise-vip-dinner-registration-239437362597
Thank you Fabian Lehner for organizing this event for our FinTech Connector members and partners.
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Master C.
Jun 17, 2022
As the global economic environment is shifting, now more than ever partnering with the right organizations to increase business opportunities, focus on revenue growth, and drive innovation is critically important.
We can help you on your fintech and innovation journey.
Click on the link to learn more and let's jump on a call to discuss your business objective - https://www.fintechconnector.com/organizations
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We can help you on your fintech and innovation journey.
Click on the link to learn more and let's jump on a call to discuss your business objective - https://www.fintechconnector.com/organizations
#FinTechConnector #Innovation #Partnerships #BusinessDevelopment
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Angel L.
Jan 11, 2023
I wrote an article that highlights the opportunities and challenges of digital transformation in banking and covers points on having a well-thought-out plan, organizational culture, and how to get started with partners that have done it already.
Click to read the article - https://www.fintechconnector.com/blog-actual/2023/1/9/innovating-banks-start-with-a-digital-transformation-plan
Sharing with our Financial Service Automators - Vikas Bansal Erik Gillet Darrell Wright Luisa Franco Batu Sat Simon Weifenbach Les Riedl Andy Lin Jenna Chamra Craig Schwartz Robert Lacoursière Michael Montecuollo Jonathan Blessing Christin Nagel Shweta Mahajan Michael Young Martina Rousseau Ridham Modi Trena Blair Jen Gonzalez Carlos M. Mendes
Click to read the article - https://www.fintechconnector.com/blog-actual/2023/1/9/innovating-banks-start-with-a-digital-transformation-plan
Sharing with our Financial Service Automators - Vikas Bansal Erik Gillet Darrell Wright Luisa Franco Batu Sat Simon Weifenbach Les Riedl Andy Lin Jenna Chamra Craig Schwartz Robert Lacoursière Michael Montecuollo Jonathan Blessing Christin Nagel Shweta Mahajan Michael Young Martina Rousseau Ridham Modi Trena Blair Jen Gonzalez Carlos M. Mendes
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Stephen W.
Mar 18, 2022
See our recent WealthTech 2022 report for a range of viewpoints and thinking on the main trends for WealthTech in 2021/2022.
https://www.thewealthmosaic.com/vendors/the-wealth-mosaic/news/wealthtech-2022-is-live/
This is one of an expanding number of reports we've created at The Wealth Mosaic on technology in wealth management. Next up is our second ESG report, then our second Blockchain & DLT report, then our first US RIA WealthTech report.
https://www.thewealthmosaic.com/vendors/the-wealth-mosaic/news/wealthtech-2022-is-live/
This is one of an expanding number of reports we've created at The Wealth Mosaic on technology in wealth management. Next up is our second ESG report, then our second Blockchain & DLT report, then our first US RIA WealthTech report.
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Luisa F.
Mar 7, 2024
Hello Fintech Connector Community! I have a bank client looking for fintechs that are interested in bank sponsorship. If you're in the market for a bank sponsor, please message me.
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Angel L.
Apr 17, 2022
Another powerful report from FIS on global payments. This is a 156-report that gives you global payments trends, key insights, and other important ecosystem information.
The payments space continues to evolve with super apps, CBDCs, embedded finance, evolution of real-time payments, banking the unbanked, and more...
Check out the report and use it as a reference guide for what's happening and what's coming in payments.
I want to thank Ahmed Refaie Abdo from DSRPTD in the UAE for sharing it with me.
What are your thoughts? Steven Wasserman, Mario Cohen, Jaroslaw Sarwa, Angel Lorente, Carlos M. Mendes , Fabian Lehner , Elena Kozhemyakina , Jaroslaw Sarwa , Adam Ull , Sefa Bicer , Shafique Ibrahim
#fintechconnector #fintech #financialservices #innovation #payments #CBDC #cryptocurrency
The payments space continues to evolve with super apps, CBDCs, embedded finance, evolution of real-time payments, banking the unbanked, and more...
Check out the report and use it as a reference guide for what's happening and what's coming in payments.
I want to thank Ahmed Refaie Abdo from DSRPTD in the UAE for sharing it with me.
What are your thoughts? Steven Wasserman, Mario Cohen, Jaroslaw Sarwa, Angel Lorente, Carlos M. Mendes , Fabian Lehner , Elena Kozhemyakina , Jaroslaw Sarwa , Adam Ull , Sefa Bicer , Shafique Ibrahim
#fintechconnector #fintech #financialservices #innovation #payments #CBDC #cryptocurrency
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Master C.
Oct 5, 2022
Great seeing our Mexico Community Partner Sofia Gamboa on El Financiero Factor Fintec speaking with Sergio Loredo about fintech in Mexico.
Watch the interview here - https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/video/tv/factor-fintech/2022/10/01/entrevista-con-sofia-gamboa-de-fintech-connector-por-sergio-loredo-factor-fintec-4-t4/
NOTE: The interview is in Spanish.
Watch the interview here - https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/video/tv/factor-fintech/2022/10/01/entrevista-con-sofia-gamboa-de-fintech-connector-por-sergio-loredo-factor-fintec-4-t4/
NOTE: The interview is in Spanish.
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Master C.
May 13, 2022
SWITZERLAND IS CALLING ALL FINTECH CONNECTOR MEMBERS...
Join us in Zurich in September for a networking lunch cruise around Lake Zurich.
RSVP today and meet members from over 10+ countries in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
Here is the link - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fintech-connector-switzerland-networking-lunch-cruise-vip-dinner-registration-239437362597
#FinTechConnector #Community #Zurich #Events
Join us in Zurich in September for a networking lunch cruise around Lake Zurich.
RSVP today and meet members from over 10+ countries in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
Here is the link - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fintech-connector-switzerland-networking-lunch-cruise-vip-dinner-registration-239437362597
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Angel L.
Nov 11, 2022
Great to see how we have come a long way since our Meet Ups at Hurley's in NYC to now travelling the world to connect people, opportunities, and capital. Looking forward to our 2023 FinTech Connector events being announced shortly.
Hope to have many of our members joining us on our Innovation Days, Cruises, and VIP Member Dinners.
Thanks to our Community Partners Fabian Lehner Jaroslaw Sarwa Elena Kozhemyakina Shmuel Ben Tovim Mario Cohen Narayanan Ganapathy Meriem Yacoubi Varsenia Stoyanova Aleksandra Ossowska Alfonso Ballesteros Ryohei Uetani Sofia Gamboa Vikas Bansal Shaul Lifshitz
Hope to have many of our members joining us on our Innovation Days, Cruises, and VIP Member Dinners.
Thanks to our Community Partners Fabian Lehner Jaroslaw Sarwa Elena Kozhemyakina Shmuel Ben Tovim Mario Cohen Narayanan Ganapathy Meriem Yacoubi Varsenia Stoyanova Aleksandra Ossowska Alfonso Ballesteros Ryohei Uetani Sofia Gamboa Vikas Bansal Shaul Lifshitz
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