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Tokenizing Trade Finance: A Glimpse into the Future of Digital Assets
Live from SFF 2024, we had the privilege of sitting down with Wee Kee Toh, Global Head of Business Architecture for Coin Systems at Onyx by JPMorgan, to unpack the groundbreaking innovations shaping the future of digital finance.
From interoperability to Global Layer One—a collaborative blockchain network operated by banks—we dove deep into how these advancements are revolutionizing the financial ecosystem.
Don’t miss this insightful conversation on the future of digital assets and blockchain-powered finance!
A big shoutout to Founders Peak for their collaboration in making this special series at SFF 2024 a reality.Our website 👉 https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0
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Is AI a Boon or a Bane for Banks? What happens to those banks that arrive late for the party?
Our special series from the Singapore Fintech Festival—created in collaboration with Founders Peak—continues with a must-watch episode!
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Tomas Skoumal, Founder & CEO of Dyna.ai, to explore how AI is reshaping the banking landscape.
Here’s what you’ll take away from our conversation:
• How generative AI is revolutionizing customer service with innovations like chatbots and in-branch avatars.
• Why traditional banks struggle with AI adoption while digital-first banks are leading the way.
• The pivotal role of cloud technology in unleashing AI’s full potential: “No Cloud = No AI.”
• A deep dive into Dyna.ai’s transformative “Result as a Service” model.
This episode is packed with insights on innovation, technology, and the future of finance that you won’t want to miss.
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Payments Are Eating The World!
This week on the #couch, we had the chance to speak with Daumantas Grigaravicius, the new Head of the Middle East Region at Adyen.
We had an insightful conversation about the current trends in payments, both regionally and globally, and the transformative power of payment orchestration.
Join us as we explore the changing face of payments and consumer experiences in the Middle East and beyond.
#Couchonomics #Payments #Innovation #DigitalPayments #BNPL #PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #MiddleEast #Adyen #DigitalAssets #FutureOfFinance
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How Stable Are Stablecoins?
In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, recorded live at the Singapore FinTech Festival in partnership with Founders Peak, we chat with Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Policy at Circle. Dante shares how Circle is using digital assets like USDC (Stablecoin) and EURC to build a more inclusive financial system.
Innovation is changing the way we think about global finance—tune in to learn more.Our website 👉 https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0
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Kicking off a special series of Couchonomics with Arjun, recorded live at the Singapore FinTech Festival 2024 in collaboration with Founders Peak! 🛋️
In this first episode, we welcome Nate Clark, CEO of GoTyme Bank, to talk about the future of digital banking in the Philippines and beyond. We dive into the Filipino financial services sector, the rise of fintech, the impact of AI on banking, and so much more.
Tune in for Nate's insights on digital banking's future and how GoTyme is leading the charge!Our website 👉 https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0
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Super apps are the talk of the town and in the latest episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, we’re diving into this hot topic with Kaniyet Rayev, CEO of Boxo. Based in Kazakhstan and Singapore, Kaniyet leads Boxo—a platform that empowers apps to become super apps by seamlessly integrating e-commerce, travel, and financial services.
We cover the rise of super apps, Boxo’s innovative mini-app tech, and the future of digital innovation across global markets.
Watch now! ▶️📺
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The latest episode of Couchonomics with Arjun is now live from Riyadh, in collaboration with Jeel, Riyad Bank’s innovation center. Joining us are Morrad Irsane and Sharene Lee, co-founders of Takadao, a company redefining insurance through #blockchain and #Web3 technology. Their vision? To create a decentralized, transparent alternative to traditional insurance that aligns with #IslamicFinance principles and empowers underserved communities.
Tune in now to discover how Takadao is changing the narrative with ethical, technology-driven solutions for community support! This episode is available on all platformsOur website 👉 https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0
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Couchonomics with Arjun is beaming its inaugural episode from its new home in KSA, at Jeel, Riyadh Banks Innovation Center in the heart of Riyadh.
Our guest for this week’s special episode is Maher Loubieh, Co-Founder & CEO of Hala. During this episode, Maher shares Hala’s incredible journey from its beginnings as a peer-to-peer payment platform to then pivoting their business model to focus on the MSME sector in Saudi Arabia. We discuss Hala's strategic pivots, the trials and tribulations of evolving one's business model, the challenges of serving small businesses, and their vision for building a robust financial ecosystem tailored to MSMEs' unique needs.Tune in for insights into Saudi Arabia's evolving fintech landscape and Hala's mission to empower local businesses!
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This week on #Couchonomics, Arjun sits down with Walter De Oude, the visionary Founder & CEO of Chocolate Finance—a high-yield cash management platform designed to bring better returns on idle cash. Joining from Singapore, Walter shares his inspiring journey from launching SingLife to creating Chocolate Finance, along with his vision for empowering “lazy savers” with higher returns.
In this episode, Arjun and Walter dive into:
- The inspiration behind Chocolate Finance
- How Chocolate Finance stands out in the market
- The regulatory approach shaping its growth
- Trends in FinTech, including digital assets, AI, and efficiency
- The incredible story behind SingLife
Catch this conversation on simplifying cash management, unlocking value for consumers, and Walter’s big plans for the future! 🎧
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Exciting plans for Season 4 are already in motion, and in this 100th-episode special, Arjun takes a turn on the other side of the #couch!
Hosting this special edition is Vuk Zlatarov, Co-founder and CEO of Poddster, who delves into Arjun’s journey behind the scenes. Vuk leads Arjun through a candid discussion about the journey of building the show, from its early days to becoming a space for the region's most insightful conversations. They explore the challenges, standout moments, and the future direction of the show as it continues to grow.
Plus, Vuk surprises Arjun with a quiz to test how well he really knows his own show. Want to see how he did? Tune in to find out!
Catch this unique behind-the-scenes conversation with Vuk as we celebrate 100 episodes of learning, innovation, and community! Available now on YouTube and all audio platformsOur website 👉 https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0
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We continue celebrating the 100th episode of Couchonomics with Arjun!
For this milestone episode, we’re happy to welcome back Roelant Prins, Chief Commercial Officer at Adyen. Roelant and Arjun had an interesting conversation at the end of Season 1, where we filmed a special episode in Amsterdam.
Today, Roelant joins us remotely to discuss the evolving payments landscape and explore the critical shifts happening in both Europe and the Middle East.
Catch this insightful conversation with Roelant as we celebrate 100 episodes of learning innovation, and community!Our website 👉 https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0
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We’re celebrating the 100th episode with the return of Ramana Kumar, CEO of Magnati! Ramana first joined us in Season 1, and now he’s back to share how Magnati has evolved into a leading cloud-based payments company.
In this special episode, we explore the shift to tech-driven payments, the rise of embedded finance, cross-border payment challenges in the MENA region, the role of CBDCs, and the potential of stablecoins in transaction banking. Plus, how Magnati is navigating the regulatory landscape across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.Our website 👉 https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0
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Celebrating the 100th episode of Couchonomics With Arjun with a special guest, Mr. FinTech himself, Sopnendu Mohanty, Chairman of the Board at Elevandi and Chief FinTech Officer at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). In our humble opinion, he's been the chief catalyst in turning Singapore into a FinTech powerhouse.
In this part of our 100th-episode special, Sopnendu and Arjun explore significant shifts in the FinTech landscape, including the evolution of digital assets and CBDCs, the impact of AI, and Singapore’s initiatives for a seamless digital finance ecosystem and cross-border payments.
They also discuss Singapore’s role in the FinTech ecosystem and the upcoming 9th edition of the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF), which has become one of the most influential FinTech events globally.Our website 👉 https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0
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Today we’re joined by Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, CEO of M-PESA Africa, who has played a pivotal role in growing M-PESA across 8 African markets.
Sitoyo shares the fascinating story behind M-PESA’s evolution from a mobile money service into a full-fledged digital ecosystem, empowering consumers, businesses, and developers through an open API program.
We also covered:
- The role of regulation in fintech
- Cross-border payments and cost reduction
- The adoption of blockchain and AI
- Balancing innovation and competition with open architecture
- The future of CBDCs in Africa
- National payment infrastructure players and their impact
Don't miss this insightful conversation on how M-PESA is reshaping financial inclusion across Africa and leading the fintech revolution.
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Joining us on the latest episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, all the way from Tbilisi, Georgia, is Salim Dhanani, founder and CEO of PaveBank—the world’s first programmable bank.
In our conversation, Salim explains how PaveBank is shaping the future of financial services by leveraging blockchain and smart contracts to revolutionize trust and eliminate counterparty risks. We also dive into why they adopted the full reserve banking model, the impact of tokenization, and how evolving regulations are influencing the fintech space.
Tune in to discover what it means to be the world’s first programmable bank and hear about Pave Bank's exciting plans for the future!
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India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has broken records yet again, processing over 15 billion transactions in September alone—setting the global standard for faster payments.
In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, we dive into the incredible success of UPI with Ritesh Shukla, CEO of NPCI International. Ritesh shares insights on how he's taking India's groundbreaking digital payments system to the world stage.
Beyond UPI, we explore:
🛋️ Key trends reshaping the payments industry
🛋️ The evolution of faster payments
🛋️ The GCC’s rapid adoption of digital payments
🛋️ The rise of CBDCs
🛋️ NPCI’s game-changing collaborations with fintechs
This is a must-listen for anyone interested in payments, the rise of national payment infrastructure, how NPCI is pushing boundaries in payments both in India and worldwide, and much more.
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In this episode of Couchonomics with Arjun, we're joined by Rahul Banerjee, Founder & CEO of Bondblox, to explore the future of bond trading. Rahul shares how Bondblox is transforming access to bonds, opening up opportunities for retail investors in a market traditionally controlled by institutions.
Arjun and Rahul discuss the rapid growth of the bond market, particularly in Asia, and how technology is playing a key role in bridging the gap between institutional and individual investors. If you're curious about the bond market's impact on your wealth or interested in the latest financial innovations, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss!
Tune in to gain a fresh perspective on bonds and finance in the modern era.
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Over the past 8 months, we have had the privilege of engaging in insightful conversations with some of the top minds from our industry, and I'm excited to share these valuable nuggets with you. So here is a roundup of the most effective insights shared by leading experts in the banking and fintech sectors.
#Banking #Fintech #IndustryInsights #Strategy #ExpertAdvice #FinancialServices
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In this episode of #CouchonomicswithArjun, we're joined by Deepak Mehra, Chief Economist at Commercial Bank of Dubai. 🎙️
We explore the megatrends that are shaping our world—from the impact of AI and environmental changes to the challenges posed by aging populations across various countries. 🌍
Our conversation covers the complexities of wealth management, trading strategies, and the best approaches to investing in today’s unpredictable markets. 💹
We also take a closer look at the economies of the UAE and Saudi Arabia, discussing their reliance on fossil fuels and their ongoing efforts to diversify. 🇦🇪 🇸🇦
Lastly, we touch on the inspiration behind Deepak's latest book, 'Think Like a Golfer, Win Like a Golfer.' ⛳📖
Tune in to gain insights that could shape your financial future.
#Investing #WealthManagement #AI #Sustainability #Economics #UAE #SaudiArabia #FinancialFuture #Banking #trading #fossilfuelOur website 👉 https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0
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In this episode, Arjun engages in a fascinating conversation with Mikhail Lomtadze, CEO and co-founder of Kaspi, the groundbreaking super app that is transforming daily life in Kazakhstan and beyond.
Mikhail shares Kaspi's journey from traditional banking and financial services to becoming a super app that offers everything from shopping and payments to government services and even marriage registrations—all within one platform.
They explore the mission behind Kaspi's innovative mobile services, the challenges faced in its early stages, and how Kaspi is adding value to consumers' lives by making everyday activities more accessible, affordable, and convenient.
With over 14 million users, Kaspi is one of the most engaging applications globally, setting a new standard for digital transformation in the financial and service industries.Our website 👉 https://bit.ly/3jk7UH0
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