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Market Update: A week where decades happen
In this conversation, George Vessey and Kevin Ford discuss the recent turbulence in financial markets triggered by Trump’s aggressive tariff policies. They explore the implications of these tariffs on the economy, the potential for a ‘hard reset’ theory suggesting a deliberate slowdown to pressure the Federal Reserve, and the challenges of balancing economic policies amidst…
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Tokenizing real estate and the future of fractionalized investing with Jack Land of MetaWealth
Real estate tokenization is changing how people invest in property. In this episode, hosts Alex Lawrence and Alanna Frost speak with Jack Land, Head of Marketing and UK Growth at MetaWealth, about how blockchain – specifically Solana – enables fractional ownership of high-end real estate.
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Market Update: Confusion abounds
In this episode of the Converge Market Update, George Vessey, Lead FX & Macro Strategist, and Stephen Dooley, Head of Market Insights, discuss the ongoing tariff developments and their impact on financial markets.
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AI Agents vs the ‘Scamdemic’ & Stablecoins as a Universal Payment Layer, with Simon Taylor of Fintech Brain Food
Alex Lawrence and co-host Alanna Frost sit down with fintech expert Simon Taylor from Sardine and Fintech Brainfood to talk about the “scamdemic” facing financial services and how AI is fighting back.
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Market Update: Reversal of fortunes at play
In this episode, Steven Dooley, Head of Market Insights, and George Vessey, Lead FX and Macro Strategist, break down the market volatility sparked by President Trump’s tariff policies.
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Unlocking liquidity: The impact of DeFi on cross-border payments with Nkiru Uwaje of MANSA
In this episode of Converge, we’re joined by Nkiru Uwaje, COO and Co-Founder of MANSA, to talk about the big shifts happening in cross-border payments. She breaks down how decentralized finance (DeFi) and stablecoins are making transactions faster, cheaper, and more accessible – especially in emerging markets where getting US dollar liquidity isn’t always easy.