Episode 89: JPMorgan's Oliver Harris on Fintechs; T2S Developments; Star Trek; Boxing

Oliver Harris, head of JPMorgan’s In-Residence program, joins the podcast to discuss the fintech space, how these firms are proving disruptive, and how the bank is adjusting its strategy as a result. Also, James and Anthony discuss developments pertaining to the Target2-Securities platform. Finally, the two nerd out on TV and sports. Oliver Harris 3:10 Oliver joins the podcast and defines how JPMorgan views the fintech space, and how it has evolved in recent years. 5:15 He next explains how the JPMorgan’s in-residence unit plays into the bank’s broader fintech endeavors. 10:30 Next, he looks at two specific success stories to come out of program. 15:45 What’s in it for the bank? 20:00 Oliver gives his thoughts on machine learning and blockchain. T2S 22:15 What is the T2S platform and how did we get here? 25:45 While this is the final migration phase from the original plan, it’s not the end of T2S’s growth. 27:00 Have there been any tangible benefits stemming from the first implementation in 2015? 28:45 What’s next? Misc. 30:00 We’re tired of having to be inundated with political conversation, even in traditionally non-political spaces, so no political conversation here. Which leads us to… 32:30 James reviews the first episode of Star Trek: Discovery. 37:30 Anthony recaps the Gennady Golovkin-Canelo Alvarez fight.