Episode 268: News From The Fintech Front (August 2025)

August was hosted by Matteo Rizzi and the conversation features Ian Horne, Head of Content at Saxo Bank, and Sarah Kocianski, fintech consultant and former CEO of Fintech Wales, discussing major developments in the sector. They begin with AI-powered browsers, weighing opportunities for personalization against serious risks to privacy, data usage, and transparency. Klarna’s evolution from buy-now-pay-later to a full shopping ecosystem, its regulatory positioning, and plans for an IPO are explored, alongside broader BNPL growth. The panel highlights stablecoins, with Tether’s investment in Juventus and African startups signaling their role in remittances, cross-border payments, and the need for banks to provide liquidity. They also address implications for global currencies and financial infrastructure. Discussion then shifts to “agentic” AI in insurance, examining benefits of automation versus risks of mis-selling and lack of human empathy. Finally, they reflect on Africa’s rapid fintech growth, reduced U.S. funding, and Europe’s opportunity to increase investment. ‌ Connect with our guests: Sarah Kocianski:  Ian Horne:  ‌ JOIN THE GLOBAL SME FINANCE FORUM – SEP 15-17, Johannesburg, South Africa:  ‌

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Episode 268: News From The Fintech Front (August 2025) is an episode from Breaking Banks Europe by Breaking Banks Europe.

This episode is 39:51 long.

This episode was published on Aug 25, 2025.

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