Bridging the Gap: Championing Inclusivity in Finance with Ellie Duncan and Ian Horne

How do you make banking more people-centric?  Drawing on their expertise in finance and open banking, Ellie and Ian discuss the ins and outs of DeFi and Fintech, bust the myths about the financial sector and explore how financial services can be more inclusive and tailored to the individual.  Gain a deeper understanding on how to make financial services more accessible and resilient for your end consumer and incorporate open banking into your organization.    About the authors:  Ellie Duncan is a financial journalist and Head of Content at Open Banking Expo and is the former features editor at the Financial Times. She is the author of Open Banking and Inclusive Finance.  Ian Horne is the European Head of Content at Money 20/20 and prior to this was Head of UK Audience Development at Citywire. He is the author of Why DeFi Matters.    Where to find them:  Ellie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellie-duncan-37801456/   Website: https://www.openbankingexpo.com/   Ian: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-horne-86335399/   Website: https://www.money2020.com/     TIME STAMPS  00:00 – Introductions  00:42 – Why did you decide to write a book about inclusive finance?  07:21 – New financial technology  25:25 – A human-centric approach  39:49 – Where have these topics cropped up in your work?  54:38 – One key thing you learned whilst writing your book  59:23 – Where to contact the authors    #InclusiveFinance #Fintech #DeFi #OffThePage #BusinessBooks