EP823: The Impact Of Blockchain On The Intelligent Management Of Your Assets IBS Intelligence Podcasts podcast

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Shalini Sankarshana, MD, Planview India’s banking sector is sprinting through a marathon of digital disruption—and the smartest players are using regulation not as a roadblock, but as guardrails for innovation. In this episode, Shalini Sankarshana, Managing Director at Planview®—an expert in Strategic Portfolio Management and Digital Product Development—tells Gloria Methri of IBS Intelligence why banks like Axis and SBI are racing ahead, how speed and security must go hand in hand, and why the future belongs to those who collaborate, not compete.…

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EP875: How AI is transforming the $7 billion expenses management market 8:23

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Aidana Zhakupbekova, Chief Financial Officer, Rydoo Topics in the spotlight include the workplace and compliance benefits of AI, and the integration of AI in existing financial systems. You’ll also hear comment on the role of smart audit AI in combatting expense fraud. Aidana Zhakupbekova, Chief Financial Officer of expense management platform Rydoo, speaks to Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence.…

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EP876: AI in asset management – from efficiency gains to strategic decisioning 11:01

17 days ago11:01

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Russell Andrews, Head of Wealth & Asset Management Vertical EMEA, FIS The focus on AI implementation in asset management has so far been largely on improving efficiency in routine, low value tasks. Building data lakes and warehouses is the foundational work necessary to enable AI-driven decision-making at scale. True value will emerge when AI is fully integrated into portfolio management and risk analysis. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Russell Andrews, Head of Wealth & Asset Management Vertical EMEA at FIS.…

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EP874: Infrastructure Without Awareness Isn’t Inclusion 18:39

18 days ago18:39

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Sarika Agarwal, Chief Business Officer, Findi India’s FinTech journey is at an inflection point—where building digital rails is no longer enough. True financial inclusion demands solutions rooted in a local context, blending the physical with the digital to meet users where they are. Sarika Agarwal, Chief Business Officer at FindiPay, speaks with Puja Sharma on embracing cash as a bridge, not a barrier, to align with public infrastructure while plugging access gaps. The focus must shift from scale alone to trust, usability, and sustainable execution.…

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EP873: Solving the paradox at the heart of payments – rising volumes but shrinking margins 13:22

4 weeks ago13:22

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Yoann Vandendriessche, Group Chief Product Officer, Intix & NetGuardians The payments sector is facing its biggest transformation in a decade. Traditional models are no longer sustainable, and firms need to rethink their strategies, harness real-time transaction data and look to more adaptive infrastructures. Indeed, real-time payments will become the norm, likely to reach 27% of all global payments by 2028. At the same time, growing fraud and compliance burdens are forcing a rethink of data strategies. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Yoann Vandendriessche, Group Chief Product Officer of Intix and NetGuardians.…

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EP872: How progressive modernisation in banking offers new solutions 13:25

4 weeks ago13:25

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Ben Goldin, Founder & CEO, Plumery The ‘big bang’ core replacement model is no longer a viable option for many banks. Instead, a step-by-step approach that overlays new modules over an existing core banking system may offer a way for financial institutions to bring their services up to date. Ben Goldin, Founder and CEO of Plumery speaks to Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence about the path to progressive modernisation.…

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EP870: How AI-first digital platforms are changing loan origination 9:58

4 weeks ago9:58

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Kaushal Verma, Head of Global Banking CoE, Newgen Software Technology has revolutionised lending and the loan origination process. Increasing speed of approval is a huge advantage. SMEs may now access the funds they need almost instantly. Modern digital lending platforms are more flexible, lending practices are more transparent – as examples of this, Kaushal Verma, Head of Global Banking CoE for Newgen Software cites the changing lending market in the UAE. In conversation with Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence, he also highlights how the use of AI in lending decision-making may help narrow the SME funding gap.…

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EP871: The opportunities presented by biometric authentication 12:28

4 weeks ago12:28

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Patrick Lemay, Head of Corporate Development, PayRetailers Biometric authentication solutions are about more than just security. While multi-modal authentication is reducing fraud, it also holds the potential to create a more seamless and personalised payment experience. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence discusses the opportunities with Patrick Lemay, Head of Corporate Development at PayRetailers.…

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EP868: Artificial intelligence, Gen AI and the future of cognitive banking 14:47

7 weeks ago14:47

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Udi Ziv, CEO, Personetics AI-powered customer experience is evolving to meet consumers’ needs for a personal relationship with their bank. With a mission to democratise financial wellness, cognitive banking offers a fundamental shift in how financial institutions engage with their customers, leveraging advanced data analytics and predictive modelling. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Udi Ziv, CEO of Personetics.…

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EP869: The emerging technologies and growth opportunities challenging the payments sector 12:37

7 weeks ago12:37

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Will Marwick, CEO, IFX Payments Will Marwick describes IFX Payments as a service-led alternative banking partner for its clients. With FX markets excessively volatile in recent days (thanks in no small part to President Trump’s wild ride on tariffs), the need for a digital FX and payments solution that offers businesses a quick, secure and easy to use treasury service has been thrown into sharp relief. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Will Marwick of IFX Payments.…

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EP867: Swipe, Spend, Scale: The Future of Smarter Spending 15:06

7 weeks ago15:06

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Raj Narayanam, Founder, Zaggle SaaS innovation, UPI integration, and strong banking partnerships are reshaping spend management and prepaid card solutions, driving smarter, more efficient financial operations. Dr. Raj Narayanam shares insights with Puja Sharma of IBS Intelligence on how these trends are redefining the FinTech landscape. As technology evolves, agility and collaboration will be key to staying ahead.…

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EP866: US Treasury to phase out paper cheques – what are the challenges? 11:16

7 weeks ago11:16

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Ben Turner, Founder & CEO, Verituity The US Treasury’s decision to phase out paper cheques for government payments by September may well be one of the biggest digital payments tests the US has faced. It is a FinTech challenge that will require banks, FinTechs and payers to align on identity verification, fraud prevention and equitable access at scale. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence discusses the issues with Ben Turner, Founder and CEO of PayTech specialist Verituity.…

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EP865: AI and Wealth Management: Unlocking accessibility for every Indian 11:09

7 weeks ago11:09

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Priyank Shah, Co-founder of The Financialist AI is fast emerging as a powerful enabler in India’s wealth management landscape. In this episode, Priyank Shah, Co-founder of The Financialist, joins Gloria Methri of IBS Intelligence to discuss how technology is reshaping financial advisory, the evolving regulatory framework, and what the future holds for WealthTech in India.…

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EP864: How AI and consumer behaviours are shaping online payments 13:15

8 weeks ago13:15

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Rory O’Neill, Chief Marketing Officer, Checkout.com Payments move money; high-performance payments make money. Conversely, failed payments don’t just lose money for merchants, they damage trust in the brand and directly undermine brand value. Trust and confidence are fragile things – needed in online commerce but easily undermined if the payment experience is problematic. Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence speaks to Rory O’Neill, Chief Marketing Officer of Checkout.com about ensuring payments work as they should.…

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EP863: How to prepare for tokenisation and what it means for business 12:14

8 weeks ago12:14