On this week's Fintech Insider News, host Benjamin Ensor is joined by an expert panel to take a closer look at the most interesting stories in fintech and financial services we've uncovered this week.

This week, we're looking at: the social media platform formerly known as Twitter announcing a partnership with Visa to power its upcoming financial services product, X Money; what the Chinese AI startup DeepSeek might mean for financial services; TravelPerk's acquisition of Yokoy, a Swiss spend management platform, in a deal that will expand its reach into financial services; Checkout announcing a profitable end to 2024; and Australia bringing Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) providers under formal financial regulations.

This week's guests:

Stories covered on the pod:

X announces a partnership with Visa to power X Money’s wallet

A shocking Chinese AI advancement called DeepSeek is sending US stocks plummeting

NatWest Group Invests in Serene – An AI Platform Tackling Financial Vulnerability

Softbank backed TravelPerk doubles valuation to $2.7 billion, plans fintech push

Checkout.com sets stage for return to profitability

Australia tells BNPL providers to apply for credit licences

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