Episode 99: Fintech and Innovation, a Discussion

On the podcast—which was recorded on Wednesday—Victor Anderson, editor-in-chief of Waters, joins Anthony and James to discuss some of the major themes from Monday’s Waters USA event in New York, including the rise of fintechs and women in technology. 1:45 How should we define fintechs? 4:00 Fintech startups: What challenges do they face? 11:00 Large banks: How do they go about embracing the nimbleness and innovation of fintechs? 17:30 Women in Technology and Data: Key themes taken from the breakfast briefing at Waters USA and a look ahead at next year’s awards program. 21:15 Keys to innovation and innovation centers—and are banks technology firms? 30:30 A rant about Brexit. 40:00 Trends for 2018.