Daily Archives: January 8, 2025

Fintech Confidential-Tedd Huff and Pascale Elie talk Caribbean Fintech

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In this episode of Fintech Confidential: Leaders One on One, host Tedd Huff interviews Pascale Elie, Co-Founder & Chairperson of CellPay and co-founder of HaitiPay. Pascale discusses her mission to improve financial services in Latin America and the Caribbean, sparked by the 2010 earthquake, which underscored the need for accessible financial tools. This led to the creation of HaitiPay, Haiti’s first privately regulated fintech company.

Pascale highlights the importance of building partnerships, fostering trust, and addressing regulatory challenges to deliver impactful solutions. She also shares how CellPay connects diaspora funds to local economies, driving small business investments and community development, emphasizing the role of local insights and collaboration in creating meaningful financial services.

Catch Tedd Huff and Pascale Elie at the FinTech Islands Conference in Barbados, January 22-24, 2025, for more on enhancing financial services in underserved regions.

FinTech Focus TV: Toby Babb and Mark Beeston on Venture Winter to Venture Spring

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In the latest episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with Mark Beeston, Founder of Illuminate Financial, for a deep dive into the evolution of venture capital in FinTech.

Mark reflects on Illuminate Financial’s 10-year journey, shedding light on their unique venture capital model and the strategies behind their success. He explores key trends shaping financial technology in 2025 and beyond, highlighting the role of industry partnerships and strategic investments.

The discussion also covers challenges and opportunities in the current venture capital landscape, emphasizing the importance of patience, precision, and adaptability in navigating market changes. From the impact of AI and digital assets to the significance of collaboration, this episode offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs, investors, and FinTech professionals looking to stay ahead.

Building Series Episode 5-Building A FinTech Brokerage Platform w/Ian Leong

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In this episode of the Building Series podcast, Ian Leong, CEO of Tiger Brokers Singapore, discusses his career journey and the rise of Tiger Brokers. He highlights how the company has revolutionized brokerage services in Singapore through innovative strategies and a customer-first approach. Leong also shares insights into navigating challenges during the pandemic, the future of investing, leadership, and valuable lessons for aspiring business leaders.

Brock Algo Left Banking to Launch a Fintech: AI, Crypto Trading Secrets & Future of Finance Insights

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Brock Algo was interviewed by the University of Manchester BA Econ Society, where he discussed his transition from private banking to launching a crypto fintech company. He shared insights into the development of Arrow Algo, a no-code platform designed to empower users to create automated trading strategies without requiring a technical background. The conversation also explored the role of AI in algorithmic trading, blockchain use cases, tokenization, and the future of finance, offering valuable guidance for students, entrepreneurs, and finance enthusiasts navigating today’s rapidly evolving market.

 

Key Topics Covered:

  • My transition from wealth management & private banking to crypto
  • Building a fintech startup and collaborating with AI-driven development
  • Harnessing algorithmic trading to remove emotion from market decisions
  • Blockchain evolution, tokenization, and new investment opportunities
  • Regulatory changes (SEC, ETFs, CBDCs) influencing global crypto adoption
  • Tips and career advice for University of Manchester students & beyond

Born Global-Fintech Without Borders with Hiro Kiga – S3E02

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In this episode, Hiro Kiga, co-founder of Wallex and now with M-Daq, shares insights on building a globally-minded fintech. He discusses launching Wallex, scaling a cross-border payments platform in Asia-Pacific, and how M-Daq’s acquisition has bolstered its market position. Hiro also explores the shifting startup landscape in Southeast Asia, where the focus has moved from rapid growth to profitability and scalability.

Topics Discussed:

  • How Wallex started with a global mindset
  • Challenges of scaling a cross-border fintech platform
  • Why Indonesian founders should think beyond local markets
  • The impact of M-Daq’s acquisition of Wallex
  • What Hiro would do differently if he started Wallex today