How banks are turning cannabis compliance into a competitive edge

How banks are turning cannabis compliance into a competitive edge

Stacy Litke of Green Check explains how banks are turning cannabis compliance into a growth strategy.

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Tariffs are fueling volatility. They’re also fast-tracking a payments revolution.

Tariffs are fueling volatility. They’re also fast-tracking a payments revolution.

Ximena Aleman, co-founder of open banking platform Prometeo, argues tariffs aren’t just disrupting trade — they’re accelerating a revamp of cross-border payments.

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Why durable growth will define the next phase of fintech investing

Why durable growth will define the next phase of fintech investing

Michael Dirla, VP at Edison Partners, argues discipline, not hype, will drive fintech’s future.

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AI’s role in detecting fraud as markets stumble

AI’s role in detecting fraud as markets stumble

Tod McDonald, co-founder of Valid8 Financial, explains how AI equips forensic accountants to uncover fraud as economic slowdowns bring hidden schemes to light.

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Roadblocks to results: building better fintech partnerships

Roadblocks to results: building better fintech partnerships

Dan Latimore, chief research officer at The FR, examines why bank–fintech partnerships stumble and offers a playbook for turning them into lasting wins.

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Risk teams vs. AI fraud — the new arms race

Risk teams vs. AI fraud — the new arms race

Tom Cook, Chief Product & Technology Officer at LegitScript, argues that AI’s rapid evolution has made it both the fraudster’s favorite weapon, and our best defense.

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Why open source matters in fintech AI

Why open source matters in fintech AI

Extend CTO Jonathan Bailey makes the case for why fintech companies can’t afford to sit out the open-source AI movement — and what’s at stake if they do.

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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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Rethinking RFPs: Do they really serve their purpose?

Rethinking RFPs: Do they really serve their purpose?

Carey Ransom, president of Operate, argues that RFPs are outdated and should be eliminated. In today’s fast-paced business world, this rigid procurement process no longer fits the agile, dynamic landscape.

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$100 billion controlled by 1 person

$100 billion controlled by 1 person

Matt Ober, General Partner at Social Leverage, explores how AI agents and advanced research tools are transforming the hedge fund industry—and why he believes a single manager could soon oversee $100 billion.

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How CFOs can champion change through tech adoption

How CFOs can champion change through tech adoption

Kathryn Eskandarian, CFO of Visual Lease, highlights the CFO’s role in bridging strategy and execution—leveraging technology for impact while mitigating risk.

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What do fintech and Rome have in common?

What do fintech and Rome have in common?

Andrew Jamison, the CEO and co-founder of Extend, shares his insights on the risky business of the ‘rip and replace’ model and highlights the value of collaborative innovation.

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Agentic payments: The essential foundation for agentic commerce

Agentic payments: The essential foundation for agentic commerce

Abdul Abdirahman, principal at F-Prime, dives into how AI agents for payments could transform our lives.

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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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Inside Zelle’s growth strategy

Inside Zelle’s growth strategy

Denise Leonhard, general manager of payments network Zelle, answers 6 key questions on how Zelle became a mainstream player in U.S. payments.

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