Ep. 83 - The Next Era of Personal Finance: AI-Powered Insights, Trust and Customer Empowerment with Plaid: LIVE from Money 20/20 Europe 2026

Recorded live from the Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam, Grant Evans is joined by Liam Gray, Head of Account Management at Plaid, for a conversation exploring how open banking, data connectivity, and AI are reshaping financial services.Liam shares how Plaid has evolved from an account connectivity provider into a critical layer of financial infrastructure, helping businesses unlock smarter payments, richer financial insights, and more seamless customer experiences. The discussion explores the current state of open banking adoption, where the biggest opportunities still exist, and why financial data is becoming one of the most valuable assets in the digital economy.They also unpack the growing role of AI in financial services, the importance of consumer trust and consent, and how connected financial ecosystems could transform everything from payments and lending to personal financial management. Plus, Liam steps up for The Payments Shed’s legendary Shelf of Shame to nominate one thing in fintech and financial services he’d happily banish forever.***The Payments Shed Podcast is headline sponsored by Damisa.Damisa is a regulated cross-border payments and treasury infrastructure provider. Using a blend of traditional banking rails and stablecoin technology, Damisa helps businesses move money faster, cheaper, and more transparently across global markets. Its platform supports collections, settlements, disbursements, and liquidity management, while maintaining a strong compliance-first approach. Damisa is building the next generation of global payment infrastructure.Learn more at: ⁠⁠https://www.damisa.xyz/⁠⁠***The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.Learn more at: ⁠⁠https://teampcn.com/⁠⁠***Disclaimer: Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.