Pam Kaur, head of bank technology at BankTech Ventures, shares why forward-thinking banks must embrace banktech as a strategic partner to stay competitive in today’s financial landscape.

Jessica Cheney, VP of strategic solutions at Bottomline, writes about how a new generation of users is driving demand for instant, embedded payments. 

Tiffine Wang, CEO of Onsen Global, explains how AI is transforming the insurance playbook.

Investor, author, and FR contributor Alex Lazarow sat down with The FR to share more about Fluent Ventures' investment approach.

Yerbol Orynbayev, president at TurmaFinTech, explains how the rapid development of AI opens new opportunities for smaller banks to grow.

Davi Strazza of Adyen discusses how businesses can drive growth by optimizing their payment systems.

Andrew Endicott spoke to the FR about Gilgamesh Ventures’ $20 million second fund and trends shaping the fintech industry.

Mandy Cooper, head of payments risk management at First International Bank & Trust, outlines strategies for navigating a changing regulatory landscape.

Founder mental health — often overlooked — is a key driver of company success, writes Lisa Mikkelsen of Flourish Ventures.

Shawn Conahan of Wildfire Systems argues banks must offer value-added rewards to keep customers loyal.

Mac Thompson of White Clay argues bank tech rollouts should fit into a broader business strategy.

Matt Ober of Social Leverage breaks down some recent shifts in the startup fundraising environment.

A new report by Economist Impact and SAS delves into how AI rollouts at banks are driving results.

Jeremy Almond, co-founder and CEO of Paystand, explores how visionary leaders can turn today’s economic uncertainty into an opportunity for a competitive edge.

VC Tiffine Wang looks at the current fundraising environment for fintechs: the bar is higher and investors are more selective.

Alex Lazarow of Fluent Ventures argues VC is moving away from quick wins to long-term bets and wider investor access.

To unlock GenAI’s full potential, FIs must integrate quality engineering early into their strategies, argues Dror Avrilingi of Amdocs.

Martin Bauer of Giesecke+Devrient explores how AI and digital tools are reshaping cash logistics operations.

Sarah Biller, co-founder of Fintech Sandbox, highlights how community banks can strategize for the digital world.

The FR recently sat down with Stearns Bank CEO, Kelly Skalicky, to discuss the bank’s mission to expand access to financial services in underserved communities.

The FR editors caught up with Zack Miller, editor-in-chief of Tearsheet, to discuss how fintech firms are evolving as the industry matures.

Tiffine Wang, a global venture capitalist focused on AI and technology, explores how a new generation of AI-native companies is building differently.

Laura Kornhauser, co-founder and CEO of Stratyfy, offers insights on how financial institutions can thrive in a new regulatory era.

VC Alex Lazarow shares his insights on Fintech Meetup 2025.

As AI reshapes banking, Dev Nag, CEO of QueryPal, explores how generative AI can enhance customer experiences and drive transformation.

Yinglian Xie, CEO and co-founder of DataVisor, explores identity threats in today’s tech-driven world and discusses strategies to stay ahead of fraudsters.

The FR highlights five takeaways on how banks are tackling AI risks.

Carey Ransom, an SaaS entrepreneur and managing director of BankTech Ventures, discusses the importance of differentiation for community banks and how collaboration with peers can strengthen their unique position in the market rather than diminish it

Alex Lazarow highlights the critical need for a well-structured transition plan to navigate the impending "silver tsunami." He also explores four key business models poised to address this demographic shift.

Anne Willem de Vries, co-founder and CEO of Silverflow, breaks down tokenization—what it is, its benefits, how it has evolved, and what the future holds for this game-changing technology.