Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS

967. News: Can Curve challenge Apple Pay? Plus: Google’s AI goes shopping

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Jun 2, 2025
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Kate Flocken
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Edoardo Volta
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Aditi Subbarao
Aditi Subbarao, Strategic Partnerships Lead at Instabase, discusses how AI can reshape enterprise processes. Edoardo Volta, from Curve, reveals the launch of Curve Pay, a direct competitor to Apple Pay, emphasizing user experience and data privacy. Kate Flocken, Principal at FS Vector, navigates the implications of the CFPB's decision to retract open banking rules. They also explore Google’s innovative AI shopping experience, Kakao Pay's acquisition strategies in Korea, and surging hiring trends in UK fintech, all while addressing ethical concerns around consumer data and financial crime.
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U.S. Regulatory Innovation Push

  • U.S. regulators are increasingly focused on promoting competition and innovation in financial services.
  • Though early, these efforts show promise for a more dynamic financial ecosystem.
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Apple's Payment Strengths and Weaknesses

  • Apple dominates mobile payments due to brand trust and seamless UX.
  • The weakness lies in lack of ecosystem interoperability and nimbleness that challengers can exploit.
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Google's Agentic Shopping Explained

  • Google's agentic AI shopping automates research, evaluation, and purchase phases.
  • Users set parameters; AI finds products, compares options, and can buy when price targets are met.
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