In the lead-up to Money20/20 Asia, VP, Fintech Strategy, Zach Anderson Pettet, headed to Singapore to sit down with Namita Bhide, Founder/Managing Director of Denim Consulting and Ex-Banker, for a global take on how fintech is evolving across Asia. This episode of Everything is Fintech dives deep into the region’s unique innovation DNA—from digital identity and data equity to purpose-led product design.

Namita brings real-world insight on what it takes to drive financial inclusion, the human side of AI, and how humility in leadership leads to better innovation. Whether you're on the ground in Asia or watching from afar, this episode is your inside look at the trends shaping the future of fintech.

Topics Covered:

• Digital identity & inclusion at scale
• Southeast Asia & India’s fintech innovation model
• Designing with empathy and equity
• AI’s role in real-world impact
• What global fintech can learn from Asia

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In this episode of Everything is Fintech, Simon Taylor, Head of Strategy & Content at Sardine, joins Zach Anderson Pettet to break down some of the biggest trends shaping financial services today. They dive into the constant cycle of bundling and unbundling in fintech, exploring why companies are shifting strategies and what it means for the industry.

Learn more about:

• The evolution of core banking
• The critical role of AI in fraud prevention
• How stablecoins could reshape emerging markets
• What banks and fintechs need to do to stay ahead in an AI-powered future

Plus, don't miss insights on AML compliance, data-sharing challenges, and the increasing importance of real-time fraud detection in a rapidly digitizing financial ecosystem.

It's a sharp, no-BS take on what’s next in fintech that you don't want to miss!

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Four fintech experts, one cozy roundtable, and a spirited discussion on the state of our global financial landscape.

It's an episode of Everything is Fintech you can't miss! Money20/20 hosts, Zach Anderson Pettet, VP, Fintech Strategy, and Ian Horne, Head of Europe Content, meet up with Emma Napier, Consulting Director at NextWealth, and Mary Agbesanwa, White Label Business Development Director at Embark (part of Lloyds Banking Group) for a discussion on the evolving world of WealthTech.

New to WealthTech? Tune in to understand exactly what it is. Plus, hear how technology is reshaping investing, financial advice, and wealth management, making it more accessible and efficient for consumers.

Key topics include:

-The rise of AI-powered financial tools and their role in automating investing.
-The challenges traditional wealth management firms face in adapting to digital trends.
-How embedded finance and open banking are creating new opportunities in WealthTech.
-The growing influence of Gen Z investors and their demand for seamless, digital-first financial experiences.
-What the future holds for robo-advisors, digital wealth platforms, and financial inclusion.

Hosts:

Zach Anderson Pettet, VP, Fintech Strategy

Ian Horne, Head of Europe Content

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Guests:

Emma Napier, Consulting Director at NextWealth

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Mary Agbesanwa, White Label Business Development Director at Embark (part of Lloyds Banking Group)

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