Slice of Finance

I had an incredible time at the Money20/20 conference! Here are my top takeaways:   1. AI and Machine Learning in Finance: The integration of AI and machine learning is revolutionizing the financial sector. From fraud detection to personalized banking experiences, these technologies are driving efficiency and innovation.   2. The Rise of Digital Currencies: Digital currencies and blockchain technology are no longer just buzzwords. They are becoming integral to the financial ecosystem, with discussions around regulation, security, and mainstream adoption taking center stage.   3. Customer-Centric Financial Services: The focus is shifting towards creating more personalized and customer-centric financial services. Understanding customer needs and leveraging data to provide tailored solutions is key to staying competitive. Excited to see how these trends will shape the future of finance! 🚀💡 Additionally, I had the pleasure of meeting some truly inspiring people who are doing amazing work in the industry. It was especially empowering to connect with women who are leading the way in FinTech. Their passion and innovation are driving the future of finance! Amanda Estiverne-Colas Dana Fry Michelle Beyo Karin Levi Elena Chen Michaeli Gabbi Ackerman Dora Chai #Money2020 #FinTech #Innovation #DigitalTransformation

Gala Games, Mastercard, and Stellar Join LF Decentralized Trust Learn more & get our take 👇 https://lnkd.in/gVpQ4KEF "The HKMA is proud to support the Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust as a founding member, fostering innovation through open-source technologies." – George Chou, Chief Fintech Officer at Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) "With GalaChain, we're creating a blockchain specifically for gaming, film, and music—an industry-first." – Eric Schiermeyer, CEO at Gala Games "Mastercard and the Linux Foundation share a vision to drive innovation and set new standards for digital transactions." – Raj Dhamodharan, EVP, Blockchain and Digital Assets at Mastercard #SoFNews

Global Financial Sector Embraces AI: 2024 Adoption Index Launch Learn more & get our take 👇 https://lnkd.in/gMDFCQEe “Some technologies shift the goalposts—AI is changing the game…we are deeply grateful to the Acrew team for their incredible efforts in bringing this endeavor to fruition.” — Scarlett Sieber, Chief Strategy Officer at Money20/20 “For a while now, I have had a sneaking suspicion that AI might be the cataclysmic technology that forces our industry to rebuild from the ground up...today, that changes.” — Lauren Kolodny, Co-founder & Managing Partner at Acrew Capital #SoFNews

Vaiu Global Launches Token Software to Bolster FedNow® Security at Money 20/20 Learn more & get our take 👇 https://lnkd.in/gdw3kXd7 "Vaiu fulfills one of the great promises of the digital economy: enabling secured money movement without the bureaucratic, technical, and cost hurdles of traditional and modern payment methods. Our token-based protocol is uniquely positioned to accelerate the acceptance of FedNow® or any other real-time payment rails for banks and their customers – significantly enhancing security and data protection." — Reza Jalili, CEO at Vaiu Global #SoFNews

dash.fi Launches Daily Net 60 Term Charge Card with Episode Six (E6) Learn more & get our take 👇 https://lnkd.in/gq2aqXGr “As dash.fi began to grow and secure larger accounts, we realized the need to bring our card management capabilities in-house and work with an enterprise processor that could support us as we continued to scale up.” — Zach Johnson, Founder and CEO at dash.fi “We share a mutual vision with dash.fi, believing that innovation is alive and well, and that finding the right partner can lead to building the next big thing.” — John Mitchell, CEO and co-founder at Episode Six #SoFNews

Nasdaq Joins American Bankers Association (ABA) Partner Network as Premier Partner Learn more & get our take 👇 https://lnkd.in/g8xf-NT2 “As a new Premier Partner, Nasdaq brings its unique expertise in the financial industry to the ABA Partner Network.” — Russell Davis, EVP, Member Experience at ABA “Joining the ABA Partner Network is a testament to our strength in supporting the banking industry to more effectively address the global financial crime challenge.” — Stephanie Champion, EVP at Nasdaq Verafin “We are excited to empower ABA members with the suite of Nasdaq Governance Solutions that will enable them to transform how their governance teams and board members operate.” — Oliver Albers, EVP, Chief Product Officer at Capital Access Platforms #SoFNews

Casap was selected by Money20/20 as one of seven game-changing fintechs. It was especially fun sharing this moment with old and new friends — Allen at Eisen, Benjamin at NALA, Daniela at Zumma, and Eli at Footprint. Shanthi and I are incredibly chuffed the message and benefit we’re providing to Financial Institutions and cardholders is resonating. And we’re deeply grateful to Money20/20 for this opportunity to reach so many in the industry and help drive meaningful change in how disputes are tackled. Not a bad way to curtain close #Money2020 2024. Press release in the comments! #money2020 #money2024 #topfintechs #disputes #chargebacks #automation #issuerdisputes #fintech #casap #casaphq

Tavant Launches LO.ai to Enhance Touchless Lending® Platform Learn more & get our take 👇 https://lnkd.in/gNQ6mS2H “We are committed to providing comprehensive AI solutions that drive enhanced performance, efficiency, and customer experience while significantly reducing origination cost and empowering and enabling borrowers.” – Hassan Rashid, CRO at Tavant #SoFNews

FICO Unveils New FICO® Score Mortgage Simulator for Lenders Learn more & get our take 👇 https://lnkd.in/gtz3_zGV “FICO is continuously working on innovative product offerings that can responsibly expand credit access to more people.” – Geoff Smith, Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Scores at FICO “The FICO Score Mortgage Simulator is an innovative new tool, and we are thrilled to be at the forefront of bringing it to the mortgage market.” – Shelley Leonard, President at Xactus #SoFNews

Zafin Launches Advanced Tiering Capability to Drive Hyper-Personalized Banking Learn more & get our take 👇 https://lnkd.in/g8t8DkuV “Compelling value propositions are relationship-wide, and that’s where tiering comes in. Tiering is a loyalty-building tool, but its success depends on how well a bank can connect various services into a unified, beneficial customer experience.” — Shahir Daya, Chief Technology Officer at Zafin “The growing need for banks to offer more attractive deposit options and differentiated value propositions aligns with the trend toward personalized tiering solutions.” — Colin Kerr, Principal Advisor at Celent #SoFNews