In the latest episode of "MediaTalk," host Mike Reynolds dives into all things FinTech with two in-house experts: Sophia Furber and Iuri Struta from S&P Global Market Intelligence. Together, they explore the evolution of FinTech, from its early days as a venture capital darling to its current maturity and challenges, including regulatory hurdles and slower innovation.

Sophia explains the diverse applications of FinTech, highlighting the growing importance of account-to-account (A2A) payments and the potential for local payment methods to thrive in Europe. As fraud becomes increasingly sophisticated, Sophia also underscores the need for innovative solutions, particularly those leveraging AI.

Meanwhile, Iuri provides insights into the current state of FinTech M&A, noting robust demand amid declining valuations and a maturing market segment. 

More S&P Global content:

• Fintech funding falls in 2024, but mega rounds show tentative signs of optimism
• 451 Research: 2025 Trends in FinTech

Featured experts:

• Sophia Furber, analyst in the 451 Research fintech research and consulting group within S&P Global Market Intelligence

• Iuri Struta, senior reporter at S&P Global Market Intelligence 

Credits:

• Host/Author: Mike Reynolds
• Producer/Editor: Sarah James

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