Jessica Cath

Tom Easterby, Head of Fintech at HSBC Innovation Banking, joins Jessica Cath, a financial crime expert, and Sophie Condie, CEO of Shieldpay, to discuss major shifts in fintech. They explore the rise of AI in investment, the looming disappearance of TSB due to potential Santander acquisition, and Robinhood's exciting move into tokenized equities. The group also touches on Monzo's hefty fine for regulatory lapses and the need for better diversity and inclusion within financial services, especially concerning LGBTQ+ representation.

Sam Maule, payments and US market expert at Moov. Andy Russell, fintech CEO who builds digital banking and wealth products. Jessica Cath, financial crime and compliance specialist. They discuss Monzo refund failures and fraud remediation. They unpack MrBeast buying Gen Z fintech Step and its business model. They cover Cleo’s UK relaunch with AI coaching and a $40bn crypto payout mishap.

Alberto Dalmasso, CEO of Satispay, shares insights on Italy's mobile payment landscape and challenges in fintech regulation. Jessica Cath, a partner at Thistle Initiatives, discusses the serious implications of Starling Bank's £29 million fine due to inadequate crime controls. They dive into Nationwide's significant acquisition of Virgin Money and the antitrust lawsuit against Visa, unpacking the impact on the UK's banking sector and the pressing need for effective governance in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.