In this episode of The Bank Tellers, we sit down with Shailesh Baidwan, Group President and Co-Founder of Maya Bank, to explore how this Philippines-based digital bank is transforming financial services in Southeast Asia. With over 7,000 islands and a population of 110 million, the Philippines presents unique challenges and opportunities for financial inclusion. Shailesh shares Maya Bank's journey from a payments platform to becoming the country's leading digital bank, achieving profitability in record time, and driving innovation with AI and bespoke technology. Discover how Maya Bank is empowering the unbanked, unhappily banked, and micro-enterprises with seamless digital solutions, and learn valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs in the fintech space.

Key Highlights:

• The importance of financial inclusion in the Philippines and Maya Bank's mission.
• How Maya Bank achieved profitability within two years of launching.
• Leveraging AI, data science, and bespoke technology to create a customer-first experience.
• Advice for fintech entrepreneurs navigating growth, innovation, and regulation.

Tune in to hear how Maya Bank is reshaping the future of banking in Southeast Asia!

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In this episode of The Bank Tellers, we sit down with Billie Setiawan, Head of Data Management and Analytics at Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI), to explore how one of Indonesia's largest state-owned banks is driving innovation in financial services.

From leveraging data analytics to enhance customer experience to the transformative role of agent banking in reaching Indonesia's 17,000 islands, Billie shares insights into the challenges and opportunities of banking in a geographically diverse and rapidly evolving market.

Discover how BNI is building a super app, empowering SMEs, and fostering financial inclusion in rural areas. Plus, learn about the importance of clean data, AI-driven decision-making, and the cultural shift toward data-driven banking.

Whether you're a fintech enthusiast, a banking professional, or just curious about the future of finance, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways.

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In this special edition of The Bank Tellers, we explore the rapidly evolving intersection of traditional finance and decentralized finance with Jonathan Levin, Co-Founder and CEO of Chainalysis. As regulatory frameworks like the Genius Act reshape the landscape, we dive deep into how these two worlds are converging like never before.

Tune in to hear:

• How the Genius Act is serving as the "starting gun" for institutional DeFi adoption and creating federal frameworks for stablecoins
• The persistent misconceptions between TradFi and DeFi communities and why blockchain technology actually offers superior financial controls
• What traditional financial institutions need to build robust cybersecurity, risk management, and AML programs for on-chain operations
• Why consortium models and stablecoin frameworks are capturing the attention of major financial players
• The three critical components needed for full TradFi-DeFi integration over the next five years

Jonathan provides unique insights from Chainalysis's position as a bridge between protocol engineers, major financial institutions, and government agencies, offering unparalleled visibility into blockchain money movements and risk mitigation strategies.

This episode sets the stage for deeper conversations happening at Money20/20 USA's new Intersection stage, where industry leaders will continue exploring how crypto rails are becoming foundational to the future of financial services.

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