Archives: Podcasts

  • The Future of Authentication: Biometrics in Focus with Anonybit CEO Frances Zelazny

    This week, Frances Zelazny, CEO of Anonybit, sat down to discuss all things authentication in financial services, including how biometrics are revolutionizing identity verification, tackling fraud, and enhancing security.

  • Central bank frenzy amidst rate cuts, uncertainty

    In this week’s Market Update, Alex Lawrence and Steven Dooley discuss the recent movements in global currency markets, driven by central bank decisions.

  • Compliance as competitive infrastructure in payments with Very Good Security (VGS)

    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.

  • Political drama amidst market stability

    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.

  • Tariff ripple effects create tug-of-war between optimism and reality

    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…

  • AI governance in financial services with Dave Trier of ModelOp

    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…