Fintech Insights & Conversations with Efi Pylarinou
Dr. Efi Pylarinou is a Top Global B2B Fintech & Tech Influencer, Thought Leader, and prolific content creator.No.1 Global Woman Influencer in Finance & the Data conversation by Refinitiv 2019 & 2020. She is included in Onalytica`s 2021, Top 20 Fintech Influencers & in their Top 20 in ‘ Who`s Who in AI’ professional influencers. In 2022, she was included in the Top 50 Digital Futurists list and Top 30 Linkedin Voice by Engatica. A seasoned Wall Street professional & a recognized technology thought leader on innovation topics.She has over 195,000+ followers on Linkedin and 20,000+ on Twitter. Join her on the social platforms https://linktr.ee/Efiglobal
Episodes
175 episodes
Standards-Driven Core Modernisation in Banking - Insights Day 1 at the BIAN Banking Summit, Chicago
A discussion with leaders at the BIAN Summit, where the focus is on Banking banking, integration, innovation, transformation, and AI. Steven Van Wyk, Chairman of the Board at BIAN, and Shanker Ramamurthy, Global Managing Partner of...
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Banking Modernisation with AI & Open Standards - IBM at BIAN Summit 2025
AI is upending thebanking pyramid—and open standards are foundational to this transformation. I discuss this transformation with Shanker Ramamurthy https://www.linkedin.com/in/shankerramamurthy/ , IBM's Global Managing Partner for Banking &...
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The AI Reshuffle: Revolutionizing Business Models, Work, and Industry Control
A provocative way of understanding the impact of AI at the system's level, on businesses, and jobs. Listen to this episode which challenges all AI cliches. We discuss the bold ideas from Sangeet's latest book, Reshuffle: Who Wins Whe...
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G7 Stablecoins: The Digital Money Era for Institutions
What is the importance of the latest announcement by 10 major global banks to issue a stablecoin pegged to G7 currencies? What is AI's role in the adoption of digital assets and the future of asset management in a tokenized world?
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Democratizing Finance: The Rise of Peer-to-Peer Investing Platforms
Are you aware of what’s happening beyond the flashy headlines of alternative investments like cryptocurrencies or tokenized private shares? There’s a solid investment evolution unfolding right under our nose. Peer-to-peer lending in...
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From Open Banking to AI Agents: Why We Need the new Universal Data Framework Now
🏦 The financial services industry is evolving from Open Banking to AI Agents – but we're missing the critical framework to make it work safely.Former Citi executive Federico Suarez
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The Game-Changing Revelations from the Citi Institute Future of Finance Forum
Join me as I sit down with Ronit Ghose, head of the Future of Finance team at Citi Institute, for an in-depth discussion on the latest trends shaping the financial world. In this episode, Ronit shares insights from the annual City Institute Fut...
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Why We're Losing the War Against Digital Deception - And How to Fight Back
We're spending billions fighting fraud and deepfakes, but getting worse results every year. What's going wrong even though we spend more?In this conversation with Tony Fish, author of "Decision Making in Uncertain Times," we explore why tra...
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Finovate Fall NY Preview: AI Revolution, Regional Differences & What's Next
Ever wonder what happens when you give a FinTech insider 15 years to watch an entire industry transform? You get Greg Palmer – and trust me, he's seen it all.Join me as I sit down with the VP of Innovation at Informa Festivals to decode ...
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EU AI Act: The $35M Fine That Could Kill Your Business
Understanding the EU AI Act: Latest Developments and Business ImplicationsJoin me and expert Michael Borelli, Director at AI and Partners, for an in-depth discussion on the latest updates and implications of the upcoming EU AI Ac...
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Stablecoins Decoded: The Future of Money
A must-watch episode for anyone interested in understanding the future of money and the underlying principles that will shape their adoption and regulation.A conversation with Tony McLaughlin, the Stablecoin maximalist, a veteran ...
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Tech Duality in AI: Shaping the Future of Banking
In this insightful episode with Theo Lau, a FinTech expert and author, on her newly released book 'Banking on Artificial Intelligence' we discuss the inspiration behind the book, the importance of integrating human and artificial intelligence i...
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Tech Sovereignty: Navigating the Trifecta of Data, Ethics, and Innovation
Navigating Tech Sovereignty and Data Power: A Conversation with Dr. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes. In this episode, we discuss the concept of Tech Sovereignty, emphasizing the importance of balancing technological innovation with ethical c...
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FIDA: From Mortgages to Pensions - Everything Opens Up
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Rik Coeckelbergs, founder of the Banking scene , as we explore FIDA (Financial Data Access) - Europe's groundbreaking new regulation that aims to revolutionize open finance beyond PSD2. ...
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FinTech Under Fire: The Underrated Victims of the Trade War
In this eye-opening interview, we dive deep with FinTech expert Georg Hauer to uncover how the recent Liberty Day tariffs are severely impacting the financial technology sector in ways most analysts have overlooked.While media attention ...
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Tokenization: Induced Fungibility & Private Markets (Part 2)
In this second part of discussing with Alex Medana about tokenization, he unveils his concept of "induced fungibility" and explores how tokenization could transform private markets. From CBDCs and stablecoins to BlackRock's strategic moves in p...
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Tokenizing Public Stocks: A Critical Analysis (Part 1)
In this thought-provoking discussion with FinTech veteran Alex Medana, we dissect Coinbase's strategy to put their stock on-chain. Alex delivers a candid critique of tokenizing publicly traded securities, questioning the real value proposition ...
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Revolutionizing Core Banking: How a Brazilian family built Pismo and sold it to Visa
Spotlight on another amazing founder story: Fintech pioneer Daniela Binatti reveals the extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to creating a banking infrastructure revolution that caught Visa's attention.From selling her car to pay he...
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Beyond Cost-Cutting: The AI Native Enterprise
We discuss how companies across industries can transform into AI native organizations. We, Hari Abburi and myself, are the co-authors of the chapter "Thinking Like an AI Native" in Wiley's "Fast Future Blur" book. Learn about their...
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The AI Gender Gap: Can AI help Women make better decisions?
In this interview with spatial computing expert Cortney Harding, we explore the concerning AI gender gap and how women can leverage artificial intelligence to make better-informed career and caregiving decisions. Women are using AI signific...
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The RCS Market in the AI Era
Learn about the transition from one-way to two-way communication powered by AI, and how RCS is enhancing customer experiences by bringing richer capabilities to customers. Dave shares real-world examples showcasing AI's potential to supercharge...
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AI Reshaping Finance: A look at Stripe and BNY Mellon
The article analyzes how Stripe and BNY Mellon are using AI to revolutionize the financial industry. Stripe aims to become an "Economic Operating System" using LLMs for analytics and fraud detection, while BNY Mellon utilizes an AI supercompute...
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Fintech Trends: Wallet wars, AI, and the future of Banking with Simon Taylor
Exploring the Future of FinTech and Wallet Wars with Simon Taylor, founder of Fintech Brain Food. A brief review of the State of Fintech comprehensive 111-page report, co published by Simon Taylor. We delve into the top nine tre...
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The Saylor PlayBook with Bitcoin
This podcast is produced via NotebookLM, based on Efi Pylarinou`s article : The Saylor Gambit: MicroStrategy's $42 Billion Bitcoin Strategy
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Understanding DeepSeek and its impact on AI enterprise adoption
In this episode, Efi and tech veteran Sarbjeet Johal discuss DeepSeek`s approach to AI optimization, implications, and where we are heading to next. Sarbjeet offers a non-technical dive into the economics of technology, the implications for...
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