The case for depth in Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem
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Alex Lazarow of Fluent Ventures outlines how Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem is maturing.
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Fintech News Stories
How AI is remaking regulatory compliance
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Alexander Grafetsberger of Luware Recording explains how AI is transforming compliance as regulatory pressure intensifies.
Read MoreInside the shift toward data-native markets
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Matt Ober of Social Leverage writes that markets are becoming data-native as finance, consumer culture and AI converge around richer, more valuable data.
Read MoreAI, stablecoins and programmable trust are redefining fintech
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Alex Lazarow of Fluent Ventures paints a picture of an industry undergoing a fundamental shift beyond the usual cycle of new products or distribution models.
Read MoreWhy trusted data makes ethical AI possible
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Tom Mallon of Fintech Sandbox explains why clean, trusted data is the foundation of ethical and scalable AI.
Read MoreBuilding standards that match fintech’s speed
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As fintech races ahead, standards are emerging as the key to balancing safety and growth, writes Sima Gandhi, co-founder of the Coalition for Financial Ecosystem Standards.
Read MoreMore than just ‘fast cash’: The real-world impact of earned wage access
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Economist Jonathan Davis of the University of Oregon examines how earned wage access boosts earnings and reduces reliance on debt.
Read MoreBringing a global lens to fintech investing
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Investor, author, and FR contributor Alex Lazarow sat down with The FR to share more about Fluent Ventures' investment approach.
Read MoreManaging regulatory and compliance standards in a shifting political climate
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Mandy Cooper, head of payments risk management at First International Bank & Trust, outlines strategies for navigating a changing regulatory landscape.
Read MoreManaging volatility can be a competitive advantage for CFOs
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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.
Read MoreRaising VC for fintechs in 2025
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VC Tiffine Wang looks at the current fundraising environment for fintechs: the bar is higher and investors are more selective.
Modernizing the cash supply chain
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Martin Bauer of Giesecke+Devrient explores how AI and digital tools are reshaping cash logistics operations.
Read MoreHow fintechs and banks can thrive in a new regulatory era
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Laura Kornhauser, co-founder and CEO of Stratyfy, offers insights on how financial institutions can thrive in a new regulatory era.
Read MoreFintech Meetup 2025: Key trends shaping the industry
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VC Alex Lazarow shares his insights on Fintech Meetup 2025.
Read MoreInnovation through a fresh regulatory approach
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SaaS entrepreneur, investor and advisor Carey Ransom explores how a new U.S. administration could promote innovation through a fresh regulatory approach.
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