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Converge explores the growing intersection of traditional finance (TradFi), Decentralized Finance (DeFi), and financial technology (Fintech) in a time of unprecedented uncertainty, technological advancement, and change in financial services. As the world moves fast on chain and new financial rails emerge, the sharpest minds in finance and technology come together to share the latest innovations and make sense of it all.
The Market Update, a sub-series of Converge, is a global financial market news series covering the latest news and events impacting trade, payments and FX, with forward-guidance for businesses.
Tune in as we decode regulatory shifts, financial innovations, and market trends to help you and your business stay ahead.
Episodes
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Guests: Boris Kovacevic, George Vessey
The US dollar is coming off its worst two-week streak this year as slower US growth and inflation lead investors to bet on more aggressive policy easing from the Federal Reserve. However, the losses have been somewhat limited this week as politics remains…
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Guests: Hong Fang, Nicola Ebmeyer
This week, we discuss the challenges of growing a fintech company internationally with Hong Fang, President of OKX crypto exchange, and Nicola Ebmeyer, Co-founder and CEO of Gain.Pro. We cover the recent developments and challenges in the crypto industry,…
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Guests: Melisande Mual, Paul Van Alfen & Andy Davies
Payments in the air are often overlooked and undervalued, but they are a significant part of the travel experience for many. What might the future of airline payments look like as airlines move towards a marketplace model driven by customer-centricity and…
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Guests: Boris Kovacevic, George Vessey
Signs are emerging that the US economy is beginning to feel the pain from the high interest rate regime. Procyclical data has been underperforming for more than two years now. The beacon of hope and the driver of the US exceptionalism thesis, the consumer…
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Guests: Matteo Rizzi, Micky Tesfaye
Emerging markets like Africa are strategically important geographies brimming with immense talent. In this week’s episode, fintech guru Matteo Rizzi and Money2020’s Micky Tesfaye discuss the importance of supporting entrepreneurs in emerging markets, part…