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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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Guest: Kevin Ford
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.
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Guest: George Vessey
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 aff…
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Guest: Dave Trier
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 …
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Guest: Steven Dooley
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.
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Guest: Fahmi Syed
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 …