Episode 112: Examples As To How Fintechs Are Being Disruptive

After a bit of a lackluster performance last week (apologies), Anthony and James return with renewed vigor to discuss fintechs. We know, we know… you’ve heard this conversation before. Well, our hosts point to several news events to highlight what they believe is a true sea change in the fintech discussions. That goes on for about 36 minutes, and then they ramble about the Oscars. We do recommend the first 36 minutes. 1:30 Check out this profile of JPMorgan Asset & Wealth Management CIO Mike Urciuoli. https://www.waterstechnology.com/people/3524061/hurricane-mike-urciuoli-storms-jpmorgan-awm 3:30 A quick look at the SEC handing out its first Reg SCI fine. https://www.waterstechnology.com/exchanges-trading-venues/3529391/nyse-fined-14-million-by-sec-for-reg-sci-violations Fintech Disruption 4:30 European authorities have published a wide-ranging strategy designed to formalize the bloc’s response to and efforts in the fintech sector. https://www.waterstechnology.com/industry-issues-initiatives/3530876/europe-unveils-fintech-action-plan 8:00 Is it fair to be cynical about the EC’s motivations behind this report? 13:00 How does S&P Global’s acquisition of Kensho Technologies play into this fintech movement that we’re seeing? https://www.waterstechnology.com/organization-management/alliances-mergers-acquisitions/3529321/sp-global-makes-550-million-bet-on-ai-with-kensho-buy 19:00 Fintechs are playing a major role in some of the big acquisitions we’ve seen this year. https://www.waterstechnology.com/organization-management/alliances-mergers-acquisitions/3522716/the-big-crunch-traditional-techs-great-contraction 20:00 Also, consider that Tradeworx and Icap made moves over the last year to focus more on being technology companies. https://www.waterstechnology.com/trading-technologies-and-strategies/3524056/the-curious-case-of-the-trader-vendor 21:30 And, Howard Edelstein is getting into the fintech game, as are Gil Mandelzis and Tom Glocer. https://www.waterstechnology.com/people/3522406/fintech-luminary-edelstein-signs-on-as-biocatch-ceo https://www.waterstechnology.com/people/3522406/fintech-luminary-edelstein-signs-on-as-biocatch-ceo 25:00 Retail tech is playing more into the capital markets. https://www.waterstechnology.com/organization-management/alliances-mergers-acquisitions/3532121/industry-partnership-to-target-desktop-app-interoperability 30:00 As more and more fintechs pop up, it’s creating a crowded marketplace and unforeseen workflow challenges. A new industry group is looking to tackle those challenges. https://www.waterstechnology.com/organization-management/alliances-mergers-acquisitions/3532121/industry-partnership-to-target-desktop-app-interoperability 36:00 Changing topics, Anthony and James quickly give some of their thoughts on this year’s Oscars ceremony. And before you go, check out all the winners from the inaugural Women in Data & Technology Awards. https://www.waterstechnology.com/awards-rankings/3529056/women-in-technology-and-data-awards-2018-all-the-winners