Discussion with ESG Leaders on regulation
Season 4, episode 7
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In this episode we speak with Mark Hadfield from “Meet the 85%”, Manuel Maqueda from Harvard University, strategic adviser Max Nokhrin and Victor Milligan from Cairnbridge Advisors about the current state of ESG and associated regulations. What are their insights and recommendations? What the FinTech Scotland’s Financial Regulation Innovation Lab can deliver and their hopes for the programme.
Shaping the Future of ESG in Financial Services
Season 5, episode 6
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In this episode Richard Nicol from the Phoenix Group and Tom Mcfarlane from EY speak to us about the ESG challenges they are facing and why they decided to join the Financial Regulation Innovation Lab programme to find solutions to those challenges as well as what they are looking for with applicants.
To apply for this innovation call visit this page.
The Financial Regulation Innovation Lab: Lessons and advice from the first Innovation Call
Season 4, episode 5
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In this podcast, our partners at Label Sessions interviewed Antony Brookes and Ruairidh Patfield from abrdn to hear about their experience of getting involved in the Financial Regulation Innovation Lab’s first innovation call.
Alongside Tesco Bank, Virgin Money, Morgan Stanley and Deloitte they worked with the University of Glasgow and the University of Strathclyde to reshape financial compliance through AI and emerging technologies.
Calling fintechs from around the world to get involved they selected 5 of them to partner with. In this podcast we also hear from those 5 organisations with:
Callum Murray (Amiqus)
Mick O’Connor (Haelo)
Daniel munro (Level-E)
Neil Sinclair (Pytilia)
Simon Dix (DX Compliance)
To apply for our new Innovation Challenge on reshaping ESG in Financial Services visit https://www.fintechscotland.com/what-we-do/financial-regulation-innovation-lab/shaping-the-future-of-esg-in-financial-services/
Special Money2020 – Interview with Predictiva
Season 4, episode 4
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We’re at Money2020 and we sat down with Maysara Hammouda, Founder and CEO of Scottish fintech Predictiva. We spoke about his solution that uses AI in the trading sector, his views on the future of AI and the future of trading and the real benefits and challenges poised by the development of AI.
Special Money2020 – Interview with Appointedd
Season 4, episode 3
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In this episode we spoke with Megan Grant from Edinburgh-based fintech Appointedd about Consumer Duty and the role that new innovative technologies can play in supporting established financial firms meet those new requirements.
At the end we also mentioned Megan’s next challenge, swimming the channel to raise money for charity. To support her follow this link. https://www.justgiving.com/page/megan-grant-channel-swim
Simplifying Compliance with AI
Season 4, episode 2
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In this episode, we explore the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in streamlining compliance within the financial sector, showcasing the Financial Regulation Innovation Lab.
We discuss the future of financial compliance, enriched by AI’s capability to automate and innovate. This episode is for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, finance, and regulation, offering insights into the collaborative efforts shaping a more compliant and efficient financial landscape.
Guests:
- Antony Brookes – Head of UK Investment Compliance, abrdn
- Mark Cummins – Professor of Financial Technology at University of Strathclyde
- Joanne Seagrave – Head of Regulatory Affairs at Tesco Bank
Fintech – a force for good
Season 4, episode 1
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Episode recording with Fintech Australia.
Fintech has emerged as a transformative force in the financial sector, offering innovative solutions that not only enhance financial services but also address broader societal issues, including environmental sustainability, customer vulnerability, and overall financial well-being.
Those objectives are heavily featured in the Research & Innovation Roadmap that we published 2 years ago.
In Scotland, we have an important number of fintechs addressing those challenges. In fact, the majority of Scottish fintechs are fintech for good.
Today we’ll take some time to consider how those organisations are driving positive changes.
Guests:
Ren Hooi, Founder and CEO at Lightning Reach
Robin Peters, Co-founder and CEO at Snugg
Sheila Hogan, Founder and CEO at Biscuit Tin
Raising Series A and Beyond
Season 3, episode 14
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In the ever-evolving landscape of fintech, securing Series A investment is a crucial milestone. Raising investment is much more than just about the money and we’re going to explore what that means in this episode.
We will delve into the crucial stage of Series A fundraising for fintech companies and speak about investor mindset, pitching, challenges and pitfalls.
This episode is for fintech entrepreneurs gearing up for Series A, investors keen on the latest trends, and anyone curious about the intersection of finance and technology.
Guests:
Jason Cohen – Associate Director – Corporate Finance at PwC UK
Royston Hoggarth – Chair at Stellar Omada Limited
Scotland Fintech Festival – Episode 4 – Smart Data Foundry
Season 3, episode 13
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During this special episode of Fintech Scotland’s Podcast we recorded live from the Fintech Summit, the opening event of Scotland Fintech Festival that took place between the 21st of September and the 12th of October 2023.
In this episode we spoke to Bryn Coulthard, Chief Product and Technology officer at Smart Data Foundry.
We discussed the role of data as an enabler for collaboration between fintech firms and established financial firms. More specifically we looked at synthetic data to innovate in a safe and efficient way.
Scotland Fintech Festival – Episode 3 – Phoenix Group
Season 3, episode 12
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In this special fintech festival episode Fintech Scotland and Findr spoke with Rebecca Midgley, Innovation Manager, at the Phoenix Group.
We spoke about their innovation forum, how they partner with fintechs and how they are looking to tackle societal issues such as the gender saving gap.