FinTech Magazine

🚨 The April Edition of FinTech Magazine is OUT NOW! 🚨 Packed with bold ideas, game-changing tech, and the people redefining finance. Read now: https://lnkd.in/eDPrFnUK What's inside? 🔹 BBVA in Switzerland: Driving Digital Innovation COO Francisco Javier Arranz and CFO Eva Blaya are leading a bold transformation - leveraging AI, blockchain and strategic partnerships to reshape private banking. 💬 “The CFO is no longer just the guardian of financial performance but a key driver of digital transformation.” - Eva Blaya, CFO, BBVA in Switzerland 🔹 Abzena: Tech-Driven Biotech Leadership CIO David Williamson shares how AI and data strategy help Abzena stay ahead in the biotech sector. 🔹 Ecommpay: APIs and the Future of Banking CRO Moshe Winegarten explains why API integration is reshaping banking decisions in 2025. 🔹 Payments Regulation: Adapting to Global Complexity Dave Smallwood (Mollie) and Carol Grunberg (Yuno) explore how fintechs are navigating diverse regulatory landscapes. 🔹 Predictive Analytics in Financial Risk Management AI-driven credit models and fraud prevention insights from: Gunnar Már Gunnarsson (PAYSTRAX), Mark Dearman (FintechOS), & Alan Jacobson (Alteryx). 🔹 Chainalysis: Mapping Crypto’s Wild Frontier CEO Jonathan Levin discusses transforming crypto investigations into a global standard. 🔹 Cloud Computing: Transforming Financial Services Leading voices discuss cloud innovation, compliance, and sovereignty: Dean Clark (GFT Technologies), Barath Narayanan (Persistent Systems), Richard Harmon (Red Hat), Satya Samal (IBM), Alasdair Anderson (Protegrity), Ramandeep Singh (Capgemini), 🚀Nelson Wootton (SaaScada). 🔹 Top 10 Women in FinTech From our Top 100 Women in FinTech 2025, we spotlight 10 standout leaders who are driving real change, breaking barriers, and shaping the future of finance. …and much more. ➡️ Dive in today: https://lnkd.in/eDPrFnUK #FinTechMagazine #DigitalFinance #FinTechLeadership #OpenBanking

How did Plaid secure US$575M at a $6.1B valuation amid a market dip? CEO Zachary Perret and Head of Design Christophe Tauziet (Plaid) highlight a brand evolution, product diversification, and employee-focused funding strategy. With backers like Franklin Templeton and BlackRock, Plaid’s pre-IPO journey is shaping fintech’s future. #Fintech #StartupFunding #DigitalBanking

🔬 How Abzena is Using Technology to Transform Biotech Abzena CIO David Williamson shares how the company is using AI, machine learning and cloud-first data strategies to accelerate drug discovery and deliver for patients in need. With facilities in San Diego, Bristol (PA) and Cambridge (UK), Abzena supports global clients with fully integrated development programmes - from discovery to commercial launch. Read the full company report: https://lnkd.in/eu_vktzx #Abzena #Biotech #PharmaTech

📽️🎬 PAY360 may be over, but we’re just getting started. The buzz from ExCeL London isn’t fading anytime soon. Get ready for exclusive behind-the-scenes content dropping soon, including: ✅ One-on-one interviews with industry trailblazers ✅ Unmissable insights into digital payments and fintech ✅ Highlights capturing the best of the event Hear from the leaders shaping the future of finance: OpenPayd, Ecommpay, Sumsub, ACI Worldwide, TerraPay, AU10TIX, payabl., Equals Money, Tink, & more! Stay tuned... the best bits are coming. #PAY360 #Fintech #DigitalPayments #MediaPartner The Payments Association

Webinar Announcement! FinTech Magazine and Papaya Global are coming together for an insightful webinar - Real-Time Payment Processing: Beyond Traditional Banking Join us and discover practical strategies to streamline payment operations, cut costs, and enable real-time processing with modern payment solutions. 📅Wednesday, April 23, 2025 · 3:00 p.m (BST) 10:00 am (ET) Register here: https://lnkd.in/epSRaQGp #PapayaGlobal #Webinar #PaymentOperations

🌟 Congratulations to Claire Gates, Head of Global Payments and Solutions at Crown Agents Bank, on being named one of FinTech Magazine’s Top 100 Women 2025. 👏 ➡️ Explore the full list now: https://lnkd.in/eCKc-9_4 #Top100 #WomenInFinTech #FinTech

🌟 We’re proud to spotlight Monica Long, President of Ripple at #14 in our Top 100 Women in FinTech 2025 list! At Ripple, Monica is driving blockchain’s evolution from concept to real-world financial infrastructure. She champions regulatory clarity while leading the development of cross-border payment solutions. Her mix of technical insight and strategic communication positions blockchain as a valuable extension of traditional finance. ➡️ Explore the full list: https://lnkd.in/eCKc-9_4 Congratulations, Monica! 👏 #Top100 #FinTech #WomenInFinTech #Leaders

➡️ People Moves: April 2025 ➡️ Leadership shifts are redefining direction across fintech and financial services. This month’s standout appointments include: 🔹 Jeremy Penzer, Chief Analytics Officer, Zopa Bank 🔹 Robert Showers, Chief Revenue Officer, Derivative Path 🔹 Deepa Subramanian, Chief Financial Officer, DailyPay 🔹 Brad Brodigan, Chief Commercial Officer, Sedric.ai Explore how these leaders are set to influence strategy, innovation, and growth across the sector in the latest issue of FinTech Magazine. 📖 Dive in now: https://lnkd.in/e_nSNBD3 #FinTech #LeadershipMoves #PeopleMoves

Is Visa redefining the future of fraud prevention with AI? Antony Cahill, President of Value-Added Services at Visa, and Tareq Muhmood, Visa’s Head of Value-Added Services for Europe, share how Visa’s acquisition of Featurespace and its ARIC Risk Hub helped Eika Group cut phishing losses by 90%. Jon Hagen, Chief Architect at Eika, praises the system's real-time adaptability. #ArtificialIntelligence #FraudDetection #FinTech 

🌟 Congratulations to Ugnė Buraciene, Group CEO of payabl., on being named one of FinTech Magazine’s Top 100 Women 2025. 👏 ➡️ Read the list now: https://lnkd.in/eCKc-9_4 #Top100 #WomenInFinTech #FinTech