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In this episode of Converge, Travis Mottershead from Very Good Security (VGS) discusses the intersection of compliance and payment infrastructure. He shares insights on how VGS differentiates itself in the fintech space by embedding compliance as a strategic asset rather than a mere checkbox.

In this conversation, Alex Lawrence and Kevin Ford discuss the recent political interference in the Federal Reserve, particularly focusing on the implications of Trump’s actions and the potential reactions from foreign investors.

This week, George Vessey and Alex Lawrence discuss the current state of global markets, focusing on the impact of tariffs, labor market dynamics, and the influence of political events on economic data. They explore how recent tariff announcements have affected trade flows and inflation, the Federal Reserve’s response to labor market data, and the Bank…

This week, we sat down with Dave Trier, VP of Product at ModelOp to discuss the critical importance of AI governance in financial services. We cover the challenges enterprises face in moving AI initiatives from ideation to production, the complexities of compliance in regulated industries, the impact of fragmented systems on operational efficiency, and the…

For this week’s Market Update, Alex Lawrence and Steven Dooley discuss the current state of global markets, highlighting the positive mood in equity markets, the divergence in central bank policies, and the implications of recent global PMI data.

What is “rational privacy,” and how would it apply to our financial lives? This week, we sat down with Fahmi Syed, president of the Midnight Foundation, to discuss the importance of privacy in blockchain technology. He shared his journey from the finance world to the blockchain space, emphasizing the need for “rational privacy” that allows individuals…