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Episode Title:🇺🇸Importance of Data Driven Decisions🇺🇸

Today for the 💵 ℙ𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕗𝕦𝕝 𝕎𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕚𝕟 𝕎𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕥 & 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕪💵 series we have a seasoned Fortune 50 Executive.

Juliette W Samson is a technology & business influencer and is on Nasdaq’s Center of Board Excellence. As a former Fortune 50 Executive, the former Chief Information Officer of GenPro Inc. ; and a board leader at Targa Tek, she has driven Digital Transformation, AI Adoption, & Cybersecurity Strategies.

Her career spans leadership roles at Merrill Lynch, Pfizer, Lucent Technologies, and AT&T, where she led:

• Complex M&A integrations
• Global expansion strategies
• Multi-billion-dollar technology and supply chain initiatives

This episode was a wide-ranging conversation. While the intention was to focus on finance and investment banking, we followed Juliette’s fascinating journey through her diverse portfolio of experiences. Have a listen.

Topics Covered:
◽️ Structural Shifts in Stock Exchanges
◽️ Supply Chain, Geopolitics & Financial Markets
◽️ Quantum Computing's Impact on Cybersecurity
◽️ ROI Realities of Generative AI
◽️ The Real Future of Work
◽️ The “Death” of Excel?
◽️ Strategic Views on Merger and Acquisition
◽️ Leadership & Governance for the Next Era

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Episode Title: 🇨🇳US-China Tariffs Bilateral Discussions/Analysis🇨🇳

In this bonus episode of Heads Talk - a collaboration with CGTN, we dive into the US-China bilateral agreement that’s shaking up global markets. Recorded the day after the landmark meeting in Geneva, we break down the tariff truce, the key players, and what both countries are really after. What led to this crucial sit-down, and how are the US and China positioning themselves for the next phase? From trade-offs to strategic signals, we unpack the 90-day de-escalation and what it means for the future of global relations.

This is an insightful analysis on the immediate aftermath and what the future holds as we witness the unfolding of one of the most critical bilateral relationships of the 21st century.

Zheng Junfeng is a Senior Business News Anchor at CGTN, China Global Television Network, a division of China Media Group. At CCTV's English Channel, he reported on major events including the Two Sessions, the 20th National Congress of the CPC, CFIUS, CIIE, Financial Street Forum, and the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. He has interviewed over 100 heads of state and Fortune 500 executives. His dedication and achievements have earned him accolades such as the CCTV Annual Excellence Award, CCTN Anchor of the Year, CGTN Innovation Award and CGTN Contribution Award.

Topics Covered (but not limited to):
◽️“Liberation Day” Tariffs, Fallout and Symbolic Undercurrents
◽️“Ethos of Multilateralism” as Soft Power Counter-Strategy
◽️China's Response to the Trump's Administration Demands
◽️Economic Containment as Strategic Doctrine?
◽️Geopolitical Integration of Trade, Security, and Tech
◽️Temporary De-escalation and Tariff Adjustments
◽️Non-Tariff and Structural Commitments
◽️Strategic Positioning and Diplomatic Signaling
◽️Chinese Markets & Currency and Financial Stability Measures
◽️Domestic Policy Calculations and Political Optics
◽️The War of Narratives
◽️After the 90-Days Truce

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Episode Title: 🇫🇮Trailblazing & We Women Need to Up our Game! 🇫🇮

Fitting! In this 250th Episode of Heads Talk and today for the 💵 ℙ𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕗𝕦𝕝 𝕎𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕚𝕟 𝕎𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕥 & 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕪💵 series we have the long-awaited episode with the frank, fearless, and formidable Monika Liikamaa, Co-CEO of Enfuce. My kind of woman! I thoroughly enjoyed this candid, truth-bomb-filled conversation packed with sharp insights into how she and co-founder Denise Johansson built the company from scratch.

Enfuce is a trailblazer in payments, the first to run a cloud-based card issuing platform, and its CaaS (Card-as-a-Service) model is powering the financial industry’s shift to modern, API-first solutions. Enfuce enables clients to launch feature-rich card and payment services in weeks, not months, with industry-leading uptime and stability. Applications range from expense management and neobanks to loyalty programmes, fuel cards, and consumer lending.

Since its founding in 2016, Enfuce has grown to over 13 million active card users, processing nearly €1 billion in annual transactions, and has recently expanded into Germany and France.

With nearly 20 years in banking and tech, Monika has led Enfuce’s rapid growth across Europe, securing record-breaking funding for female founders and forging key industry partnerships. A strong advocate for ESG, sustainability, and diversity in tech, she challenges leaders to take meaningful action.

Topics Covered:
◽️ Modular Cloud-Based Platforms & Cybersecurity Risks. How Enfuce pioneered cloud-native card issuing while staying resilient against modern cyber threats.
◽️Living and Breathing Compliance - It's not a burden, it's a Culture
◽️Regulatory Complexity: Navigating Dual Licensing - Operating under both the Finnish FSA and UK FCA. How Enfuce manages the regulatory maze across jurisdictions
◽️Data Sovereignty & Cross-Border Compliance - Keeping data local, secure, and compliant while operating in a global ecosystem
◽️Open Banking & DeFi: Disruption or Opportunity? How Enfuce sees decentralised finance and open banking as growth catalysts, not threats
◽️ESG, Sustainability, and Social Inclusion
◽️Everyone Should Give A Damn Campaign
◽️Solidarity? What are you afraid of? - Why women often undermine each other in leadership. Monika’s take on breaking that cycle

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Episode Title:🇨🇭Quietly Impactful, Deeply Principled, Defined by Ethos🇨🇭

Today for the 💵 ℙ𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕗𝕦𝕝 𝕎𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕚𝕟 𝕎𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕥 & 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕪💵 series on Heads Talk we have Christel Rendu de Lint, the Co-CEO of Vontobel.

With a career spanning two decades, Christel has led high-performing teams and strategies from London to Geneva, including roles as Head of Fixed Income at Union Bancaire Privée and Senior Portfolio Manager at Pictet. She began her financial career as a Senior Economist at Morgan Stanley and contributed to key research at institutions like the IMF, UK Treasury, and Swiss National Bank.

As a board member of the Asset Management Association Switzerland, she helps shape the next chapter of the industry.

This conversation is a window into principled leadership at the highest level. Christel’s quiet clarity cuts through noise. As markets churn and narratives shift by the hour, her perspective offers a kind of stability that feels rare, deliberate, composed, and deeply Swiss.

A steady hand in unsteady times. It was a real pleasure to share this space with someone who leads not only with insight, but with genuine humility and integrity.

Topics Covered:
◽️Investor Behaviour: Trends, shifts, and insights
◽️Gamifying the Investment Process
◽️Perspectives and positioning of Active vs. Passive Investing
◽️Vontobel’s Strategy & Operating Model
◽️Evolving Role of Active Managers in Volatile Markets
◽️Customisation & Vontobel’s Solutions Business
◽️Skills vs. Scale: Competing in a Crowded Market
◽️Acquisitions & Growth: Strategic direction
◽️Competitive Positioning & Market Outlook
◽️Rising Importance of Financial Literacy

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Episode Title:🇩🇪Power and Limits of Algorithmic & AI-Driven Trading Models🇺🇸

Today on Heads Talk, part of our💵 ℙ𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕗𝕦𝕝 𝕎𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕚𝕟 𝕎𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕥 & 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕪💵 series, we sit down with Dr. Nakeema Stefflbauer, a frequent speaker at major institutions, including landmark addresses to the European Parliament. A leading expert in algorithmic bias, AI governance, and regulatory compliance, her insights span the operational and ethical risks of emerging technologies, especially in data-driven trading and financial modeling.

A Harvard alumna with over two decades of experience in digital innovation and software delivery across the U.S. and Europe, Nakeema currently serves as Director of Digital Transformation at ERGO Technology & Services in Berlin. She’s also the founder and CEO of FrauenLoop, a nonprofit championing women in tech, and an active angel investor backing European startups developing ethical, AI-powered solutions.

In this episode, we unpack the intricate dynamics between mathematical models and the unpredictable realities of financial markets, exploring where AI excels and where it fails.

Topics Covered:
◽️Can Mathematical and Algorithmic Trading Models Predict the Unpredictable?
◽️Ethical Blind Spots in Emerging Tech. From Algorithmic Bias to Fairness Failures in Regulation
◽️Role of Emerging Technologies on Modern Trading Floors
◽️Dissecting Economic and Risk Models for the 21st Century
◽️Black Swan Events and Tail Risks: What Models Miss
◽️Mathematical Overfitting and False Analogies: e.g. Dotcom vs. AI
◽️The Human Factor - Why Intuition Still Matters in Market Decisions
◽️Disinformation, Misinformation, and the Age of Strategic Noise
◽️Advanced Cybersecurity Threats in Algorithmic Trading
◽️Algorithmic Dissection on Trading Floors: Who Understands the Machines?
◽️Fragile Line Between Automation and Autonomy in AI-Driven Markets

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Episode Title:🇬🇧IFGS & Regulation in Transition Through Tech and Global Turbulence🇬🇧

We’re in London this week at IFGS. Heads Talk spoke with the CEO of the organisation behind this incredible gathering of Fintech’s Who’s Who.

On another note, I believe today’s guest is one of the best people to unpack what many in the West are thinking amid the current geopolitical climate, especially given her citizenship in 4 of the countries involved. Political Scientist or not, she offers a rare lens on how different nationalities perceive the situation. It’s an opinion, and a valuable one.

Today for the 💵 ℙ𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕗𝕦𝕝 𝕎𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕚𝕟 𝕎𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕥 & 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕪💵 series we have Janine Hirt, CEO of Innovate Finance.

Recognised as a leading woman in fintech and finance, she has been named one of the Top 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech by Computer Weekly for three consecutive years. A regular speaker at global conferences, her impressive media appearances include Sky News, BBC World News, ITN Business, CityAM, Forbes, and the Financial Times.

Under her leadership, Innovate Finance has played a key role in shaping the UK's Open Finance landscape. In partnership with KPMG, they co-authored The Roadmap to Open Finance in the UK, highlighting data portability and digital identity as core to empowering consumers and driving fintech innovation.

Topics Covered:
◽️Innovate Finance Dissected
◽️Inside Innovate Finance Global Summit (IFGS)- Fintech's Best Descend!!
◽️Regulatory Shifts and Greatest Challenges in Recent Years
◽️Regulation Crossroads and the Emerging Tech Dance
◽️IF Launch of Regtech UK
◽️Partnering with Regulators: Collaboration as a Competitive Edge
◽️Data Portability and Digital Identity - Segue into Open Finance
◽️Smart Data Revolution and Open Finance Roadmap
◽️Corporate Social Responsibility a Genuine Catalyst for Innovation and Trust?
◽️Geopolitical Tensions and Shifting Global Trends Effect on Fintech

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• Register here
• Meet Who’s Who of FinTech at #IFGS2025
• CEO Update here

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Episode Title:🇺🇸High Stakes: The Poker Game of Global Markets and Economic Power🇺🇸

We’ve got a real treat for you today on the 💵 ℙ𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕗𝕦𝕝 𝕎𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕚𝕟 𝕎𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕥 & 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕪💵 series on Heads Talk. Not just because of the exceptional guest (who I’ll introduce in a moment), but because of what she brings. A rare blend of market intelligence, macro strategy, and the kind of insight that shapes how institutions move billions.

You know those conversations where every sentence is a data drop? This was that. Clear-eyed, forensic, and ahead of the curve. We dove into the mechanics behind the market calls that ripple through Wall Street.

And if that weren’t enough, we revisited one of my favourite themes. Back in 2021, I first spoke to the brilliant Schaad about the eerie echoes of the 1920s. Since then, a wave of 2.0s has been unfolding… could one of them be 1929? You’ll have to hear what the experts think.

Gina Martin Adams, Chief Equity Strategist and Global Head of Portfolio Strategy at Bloomberg, is a leading authority in equity strategy and portfolio management, known for her expertise in fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis. A top-ranked strategist, she has shaped market outlooks, sector strategies, and investment allocation at major institutions for decades, leveraging data-driven insights, macro trends, and sector rotation models.

Prior to Bloomberg, she led U.S. Equity Strategy at Wells Fargo Securities and held key roles in Economic Analysis and Investment Strategy at Wachovia Bank and Evergreen Asset Management.

Topics Covered:
◽️Trump’s Tariff Gambit: Stock Market Ripples, Global Trade Wars & Investment Shifts
◽️Currency & Power Shifts - De-dollarisation or Devaluation?
◽️Playing Poker with the International Markets?
◽️Potential IPO Issuance Freeze in Early 2025
◽️Echos of the 1920s? Assessing Risk of Great Depression 2.0: Are Current Economic Indicators Misleading?
◽️Equity Market Speculation Narrowly Focused on Tech
◽️From Tweets to Trades Sentiment Analysis Moves the Market
◽️Use of NLP
◽️Behavioural Finance, Psychological Biases, and Bloomberg Pulse Model
◽️Gut Check - Gut Instinct vs Data
◽️Preparing for the Unpredictable - Black Swan Events & Tail Risks in Financial Markets

NB: This was recorded prior to Trump’s “Liberation Day” announcement. All the more reason to tune in for the insights... and foresights.

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Episode Title:🇺🇸Democratising Investment Opportunities🇺🇸

I had a fantastic time speaking with my next guest for the 💵 ℙ𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕗𝕦𝕝 𝕎𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕟 𝕚𝕟 𝕎𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕥 & 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕪💵 series on HeadsTalk. Rarely do I meet someone who so perfectly mirrors my twin obsessions: mathematics and art. We talked about that familiar tug-of-war between the analytical and the artistic—when your 'maths brain' and your 'creative soul' keep jostling for airtime. It’s a paradox I know well (once explored it in an article some years back), and it was a joy to unpack it with someone who lives it just as vividly. The promo video for this series gave you a subtle glimpse - but trust me, the full conversation, both on and off mic, was a tonic.

Mical Jeanlyn-White, Wall Street Executive, MD JP Morgan Chase and currently the CEO of Wealthmore is a powerhouse in the financial industry. She led, for JP Morgan, a $22 Billion Dollar Credit Card Portfolio and launched Innovative Products like My Chase Plan and the Slate and Sapphire Cards.

With over 2 decades of leadership in global financial services, she held top executive roles, driving innovation in consumer finance and wealth management at American Express, Nestlé; and Accenture.

Topics Covered:
◽️Wall Street's Evolution: Structural Changes, Automation & Talent Shifts
◽️New Generation of Wealth Builders
◽️Breaking Past Barriers to Wealth
◽️Wealthmore: Democratising Financial Advisory
◽️The Deepseek Investor Profile
◽️Investor vs Borrower Dilemma
◽️Future Pension Gaps and Retirement Funds
◽️The “Golden Age” of Business?
◽️All The Wealth Podcast – Now on Spotify

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