The birth of the agentic banking ecosystem

The birth of the agentic banking ecosystem

Ximena Aleman of Prometeo writes that LATAM is ready to shape the rise of agentic banking.

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Fintech’s blind spot: Veterans building fintech startups deserve more funding

Elizabeth McCluskey of TruStage Ventures argues fintech is missing veterans whose service mindset could help them connect with customers.

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Industry Pulse: 2025 Annual Conference from The Clearing House

Industry Pulse: 2025 Annual Conference from The Clearing House

With the 2025 event in New York fast approaching (Nov. 4–5), The FR caught up with Chief Client Officer Elena Casal to discuss the key themes shaping this year’s agenda.

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Wealth management’s next wave: from Robinhood to private funds

Wealth management’s next wave: from Robinhood to private funds

Matt Ober of Social Leverage breaks down how advisors, alternative assets and new access rules are reshaping wealth management — and what it means for the next wave of investors.

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The case for local-first payments

The case for local-first payments

Worldpay’s Gabriel de Montessus explains why one-size-fits-all payments fail, and how local-first strategies drive global growth.

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Why Brazil’s fintech playbook is going global

Why Brazil’s fintech playbook is going global

Luiz Manzano, founder and partner at Brazil-based VC firm big_bets, breaks down how Brazil became the epicenter of fintech innovation, and why its playbook is going global.

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Bringing a global lens to fintech investing

Bringing a global lens to fintech investing

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

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6 questions for Andrew Endicott of Gilgamesh Ventures

 6 questions for Andrew Endicott of Gilgamesh Ventures

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

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Capital raising in uncertain markets

Capital raising in uncertain markets

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

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Managing volatility can be a competitive advantage for CFOs

Managing volatility can be a competitive advantage for CFOs

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.

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Raising VC for fintechs in 2025

Raising VC for fintechs in 2025

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

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Venture returns are becoming less predictable — and that’s not a bad thing

Venture returns are becoming less predictable — and that’s not a bad thing

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

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10 things fintech VCs should — and shouldn’t — actually care about

10 things fintech VCs should — and shouldn’t — actually care about

Alex Lazarow, author, speaker, and global venture capitalist, shares his top ten counterintuitive — and perhaps controversial —  strategies for successful fintech investing.

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How better data prevents business fraud

How better data prevents business fraud

Kyle Mack, CEO of Middesk, explains how businesses can leverage quality data to identify and prevent fraud.

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How AI can power equitable and inclusive risk assessments

How AI can power equitable and inclusive risk assessments

Abhishek Bhasin talks about the rise in artificial Intelligence and how can it help shape and efficiently deliver products and services that solve real-life customer problems.

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