Looking Ahead: What Are the Top Trends for Fintech in 2025
In this episode of Deciphered, Adam Davis, an expert associate partner at Bain & Company, and Jeff Tijssen, Bain’s partner and global head of Fintech, sit down with an all-star Bain panel featuring Karim Ahmad, expert partner; Mike Smith, expert partner; and Tevia Segovia, partner. Together, they delve into the key Fintech trends expected to shape 2025.
Tracy V. Maitland, often referred to as the “king of convertible bonds,” is the founder and president of Advent Capital Management, a New York-based asset management firm specializing in convertible securities. Raised in the Bronx, Maitland is the son of a surgeon who once operated on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. after he was stabbed at a 1958 book signing. In 1987, after starting his career at Merrill Lynch, Maitland became head of convertible bonds at the company. Eight years later, he founded Advent Capital, which now manages approximately $9 billion in assets, with over $8 billion invested in convertibles.
Don Peebles, founder and CEO of Peebles Corporation, stands as a trailblazer in real estate, heading the largest Black-owned real estate development company in the United States. Raised in Washington, D.C., Peebles grew up watching his mother transform her career from a secretary to a successful real estate broker—a shift that inspired his own journey. In 1983, Peebles founded the Peebles Corporation, a company now synonymous with luxury and community-centered developments. While building his business, Peebles also worked for Washington, D.C. Mayor Marion Barry in the city’s property tax office, gaining invaluable insights into urban development and government processes.
Peebles Corporation began with a focus on public-private partnerships and has since evolved into a powerhouse in the real estate world, with a portfolio valued at over $8 billion. By prioritizing diversity and inclusion in his projects, Peebles has built a legacy that transcends financial success, focusing on creating opportunities for underserved communities.
Through his work, Don Peebles exemplifies how determination, strategic thinking, and community-driven values can lead to generational wealth. His story serves as a roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, to break barriers and build enduring success.
Adena Friedman unveils the innovation driving #Nasdaq, showcasing how this iconic institution is transforming global finance through cutting-edge technology.Watch Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman as she discusses leading the exchange where $30 trillion trades, reshaping global finance through tech, and combating trillion-dollar financial crimes. In this episode of In Good Company, hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, Friedman shares insights into leadership, Nasdaq’s strategy, and its impact on global markets.
Approximately 54% of U.S. adults report having a strong or moderate understanding of personal finances, according to a 2023 Pew Research Center survey. Meanwhile, 33% say they have some knowledge, and 13% admit they know little to nothing about the topic.
Personal finance knowledge encompasses various money management strategies, including saving, budgeting, managing debt, and investing.
Roughly half of Americans are knowledgeable about personal finances
Francesca Carlesi (CEO, Revolut UK), Michelle Lau (Managing Director, Alibaba.com France), and Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa (South Africa CEO, Naspers) joined Bloomberg’s Stacy-Marie Ishmael at Women, Money & Power in London to explore how AI and emerging technologies are transforming global finance.