FinWise EYE ON:

Insights and Innovations from the Frontlines of FinTech

In this special edition of the FinWise EYE ON: podcast, host Nathan Mills, Vice President of Corporate Marketing and Communications at FinWise Bank, takes listeners to the FinTech Meetup event in Las Vegas. The episode features a 'banker on the street' format, where Nathan engages with ten banking professionals from diverse backgrounds.

Topics covered include fintech regulatio...

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In this episode of the FinWise EYE ON: podcast, Sarah Grotta speaks with David Shipper, a strategic advisor at Datos Insights, about the latest trends in payment cards. They discuss the profitability of debit cards, the impact of regulations, and the evolving credit card market. David shares insights on how smaller banks can successfully issue their own credit cards and the potential of flexible credentials that link multip...

In this episode of the EYE ON: Fintech Podcast, Simon Darchis and Alex Johnson discuss the evolving landscape of fintech, focusing on key trends, innovations, and the impact of AI on the industry. They explore the maturation of fintech infrastructure, the fragmentation of service providers, and the role of AI in enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.

The conversation also delves into the challenges of regulation in a rapidly chan...

Navigating the Fintech Landscape: A Conversation with Sunil Singh, CEO of Tallied

In this episode of the FinWise EYE ON: podcast, Deputy Chief FinTech Officer Sarah Grotta hosts Sunil Singh, founder and CEO of Tallied, to explore the evolution of the FinTech industry. Sunil shares his extensive career journey, from starting as an engineer in India to his roles at prominent companies like Oracle, Blackhawk Network, and Marketa, lead...

FinWise EYE ON: Exploring Bin Sponsorship with Brittany Decker

In this episode of the FinWise EYE ON podcast, host Sarah Grotta, Deputy Chief Fintech Officer at FinWise Bank, discusses bin sponsorship, the role of sponsor banks, and Visa's innovations with Brittany Decker, Head of Sponsor Banks at Visa.

Brittany shares her extensive experience in the financial services and payments industry, spanning nearly 14 years, and talks abou...

In this special edition of the FinWise EYE ON: podcast, the team reflects on the tumultuous year of 2024, discussing key themes such as the impact of consent orders, the evolving relationship between banks and fintechs, and the importance of compliance and risk management. They share insights on best practices for fintechs seeking bank partnerships and the role of technology in enhancing compliance efforts. Looking ahead to 2025, t...

In this podcast episode, Sarah Grotta and Matt Faso discuss the recently finalized 1033 rule, which focuses on open banking and data privacy in the U.S. They explore the origins of the rule, its core principles, and the changes from the proposed to the final version.

The conversation highlights the compliance timelines for financial institutions, the interplay between the 1033 rule and state privacy laws, and the requirements for d...

In this podcast episode, Sarah Grotta and Sarah Fernandez discuss the critical importance of Regulation E (Reg E) in the banking and fintech sectors. They explore the challenges financial institutions face in compliance, the role of technology in dispute resolution, and best practices for managing partnerships with fintechs. The conversation also highlights common errors in Reg E compliance and emphasizes the need for consumer prot...

Join us for an EYE ON Podcast with our special guests, all industry leaders, who stopped by our FinWise satellite office during our time at Money20/20, one of the world’s largest fintech events, to give us their insights into top trends, current state of fintech and bank partnerships, financial inclusion, and emerging technologies shaping the future of embedded finance and the fintech industry. There is palpable excitement for th...

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In this episode of the EYE ON: podcast, Robert Keil speaks with Jason Henrichs from Alloy Labs about the evolving landscape of community banking. They discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by community banks in a digital-first world, the importance of technology and data, and strategies for competing against larger banks. Jason shares insights on how community banks can leverage partnerships, innovate, and navigate...

In this episode of the FinWise EYE ON: podcast, host Juan Arias our Head of Corporate Development & Investor Relations, sits down with Jason Mikula, an  authority in the fintech banking industry and head of industry strategy for banking and fintech at Taktile. An insightful discussion for equity investors and industry participants to help them understand the current state of the fintech-banking partnership industry, the evoluti...

In this episode, Sarah Grotta, Deputy Chief Fintech Officer at FinWise Bank, discusses the concept of a backup bank with Christienne Genaro, who manages bank partnerships at Galileo. They explore the role of bank partnerships in the fintech marketplace and the importance of compliance in these relationships. They also discuss the process of finding the right sponsor bank for a fintech and the shift in use cases, including cross-bor...

In this episode, Sarah Grotta interviews Stan Orszula, a partner at BFKN, about the future of banking and the role of fintechs. They discuss how fintechs are an extension of what community banks do, offering specialized services to different communities. They also explore the challenges and opportunities for community banks in partnering with fintechs, the importance of regulatory oversight, and the need for preparedness and educat...

Lee Easton, President of iDentify, shares his journey from the world of drones to helping financial institutions make sense of their data. He discusses the key data issues that banks are trying to solve, such as transaction monitoring and reconciliation. Lee also talks about the potential of cloud infrastructure and tools like Snowflake in improving data management in the banking industry. He envisions a future where major core pro...

In this episode, Robert Keil and Jason Mikula discuss the state of Fintech and the impact it has had on the banking industry. They explore the successes and challenges of Fintech companies, particularly in the areas of consumer banking and lending. They also discuss the role of traditional banks in partnering with Fintechs and the potential for innovation and disruption in the industry.

The conversation highlights the need for cont...

Glenn Murray, Chief Strategy Officer at DreamFi, joins Nick Chiappetti on the FinWise EYE ON: FINTECH podcast. They discuss the purpose and mission of DreamFi, which is to provide financial inclusion and empower underserved communities. DreamFi aims to be a super platform that meets people where they are and helps them grow their credit, learn about financial literacy, and improve their relationship with money. They want to address...

In this episode of the EYE ON: FINTECH Podcast, Nathan Mills interviews Ryan Christiansen, the Executive Director of the Stena Center for Financial Technology at the University of Utah. They discuss Ryan's background and how he ended up in the fintech industry. They also talk about the mission of the Stena Center, which is to expand fintech and make Utah a major fintech hub globally. The center focuses on four program areas: academ...

Fintech & Bank Partnerships - Swipe Left or Swipe Right?

In this podcast episode, Sarah Grotta, Deputy Chief Fintech Officer at FinWise Bank, interviews Alli Nilsen, Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager at Lithic, about creating successful working partnerships in the Fintech market. They discuss Alli's career journey, the current state of the Fintech market, the changing relationship between Fintechs and banks, and the challen...