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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More than just ‘fast cash’: The real-world impact of earned wage access

More than just ‘fast cash’: The real-world impact of earned wage access

Economist Jonathan Davis of the University of Oregon examines how earned wage access boosts earnings and reduces reliance on debt.

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The $124 trillion opportunity banks are missing

The $124 trillion opportunity banks are missing

Amid the $124 trillion wealth transfer underway, banks can guide families through the transition — and build trust along the way, argues Jason Henrichs, CEO of Alloy Labs.

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Stablecoins: 3 controversial predictions

Stablecoins: 3 controversial predictions

Nik Milanović, founder of This Week in Fintech and Stablecon, shares three bold stablecoin predictions, from foreign challengers to the return of algos and yield.

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The data mess crippling SMB lending

The data mess crippling SMB lending

Sarvesh Baveja, VP and chief risk officer at Fundbox, explains why fragmented data is blocking SMB lending and how cash flow underwriting and alternate data can unlock capital access.

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Modern banking starts with mindset before tech

Modern banking starts with mindset before tech

Galileo VP Ritesh Rihani says the real barrier to banking innovation isn’t infrastructure — it’s inertia.

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The Partner Bank Boom Revisited

The Partner Bank Boom Revisited

Amber Buker, chief research officer at the Travilian Group, revisits the partner bank boom — its rise, collapse, and the regulatory crackdown that reshaped banking-as-a-service.

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Chime’s IPO is more than a milestone — it’s a model for fintech with purpose

Chime’s IPO is more than a milestone — it’s a model for fintech with purpose

Tilman Ehrbeck, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Flourish Ventures, weighs in on Chime’s success, its recent IPO, and what’s next.

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Banktech or fintech? Strategic choices for banks

Banktech or fintech? Strategic choices for banks

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.

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Generation instant: How digital natives will reshape B2B Payments

Generation instant: How digital natives will reshape B2B Payments

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

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AI, vibe coding & agents: A guide for insurance executives

AI, vibe coding & agents: A guide for insurance executives

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

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