In this episode of the Finstep Asia Edge podcast, we dive into the

In this engaging interview, Theodora Lau, founder of Unconventional Ventures and one of American Banker’s Most Influential Women in FinTech, sits down with Syed Musheer Ahmed on Finstep Asia Edge to share her unique insights. From the success of super apps in Asia and evolution of AI to the disparity in digital adoption between regions, Theodora provides an in-depth look at the evolving fintech landscape and regulatory challenges.

Key Highlights:

🌏 Super Apps & Regulation: Explore how super apps are reshaping the Asian market and the crucial role of regulatory adoption for future growth.

📉 US vs. Asia: Understand the technology gap between Silicon Valley’s innovation and use of outdated systems in US Banking vs How Asia has evolved leapfrogging legacy tech infra.

📱 Hong Kong's Mobile Penetration: Discover why Hong Kong boasts a remarkable 220% mobile penetration rate and what it means for digital service access.

💸 Financial Inclusion: Delve into the ongoing challenges of financial inclusion, including for cross-border remittance and silver economy, and why it’s a significant issue for the fintech industry.

📚 Current Projects: Learn about Theo’s latest book, her current work, and the regional differences shaping fintech trends.

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Welcome to Finstep Asia Edge! In this episode Syed Musheer Ahmed chats with Alex Medana- Co-Founder of FinFabrik, Co-founder of Fintech Association of Hong Kong and currently CEO of a Stealth FinTech Startup Startup in the composable finance space.

A seasoned Finance professional with a rich background in operations, business, product and technology over two decades in investment banking & fintech, Alex takes us through his remarkable journey from banking to stepping into Fintech a decade ago when he fell in love into blockchain.

Alex caught up with Musheer Ahmed on his visit to Bangalore, and we are delighted to share his wealth of experience and insights.

Key Highlights:

🌍 His reflections on his career transition that took him to to Bangalore

🤝 The collaborative experience of running a startup with diverse perspectives and decision-making challenges.

💡Alex shares candid insights into the passion and pitfalls of

❤️ Discover Alex's personal journey of self-discovery, exploring his journey of self-love and emotional strength.

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In this episode of Finstep Asia Edge, Syed Musheer Ahmed sits down with Evident Founder & CEO Florian M Spiegl to explore impactful insights on Bitcoin, blockchain, and the future of digital assets. Join us as we navigate Hong Kong's fintech culture and regulatory landscape, shedding light on tokenization and alternative investments.

In this episode of the Finstep Asia Edge podcast, Syed Musheer Ahmed sits down with Amit Goel, a prominent figure in the Indian fintech industry and partner at 77 Capital. They discuss the evolution of fintech in India, his investing journey, and the factors influencing the startup ecosystem.

Join us in this insightful discussion as Supreet and Ashutosh, Co-Founders of Xalts, share their vision and approach to enable financial institutions to compose bespoke blockchain solutions for real world assets & liabilities using their technology product. Xalts is an Accel and Citi backed platform for institutions to build & manage smart workflows which automate real world business processes using smart contracts.

Welcome to Finstep Asia Edge Tipping Point series with Syed Musheer Ahmed, where we dive deep with entrepreneurs and founders in the FinTech and Web3 world. Today, we are thrilled to have Sophie Guibaud, co-founder of Fiat Republic, share her entrepreneurial journey and insights.

In this episode of the Finstep Asia Edge podcast, Deepa Raja Carbon, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai, shares insights on VARA's pioneering work in developing virtual asset regulations and fostering an innovative ecosystem in Dubai and the UAE.

In this episode of the Finstep Asia Edge podcast at Money 2020 Bangkok, we deep dive into the dynamic intersection of fintech, banking, and digital assets with special guest René Michau, Global Head of Digital Assets at Standard Chartered. Alongside co-host Karena Belin, Co-founder and CEO of W Hub & AngelHub, we explore the the transformative influence of fintech and digital assets on traditional banking models and the hurdles in embracing new technologies.

Key Points:

🏦 René Michau discusses the evolution of banking from traditional to digital assets.

🤖Challenges in integrating new technologies, such as AI and blockchain, into banking systems.

🧑🏽‍💻The importance of attracting top tech talent and creating innovative cultures within financial institutions.

📱 Exploration of the role of fintech in financial inclusion and the potential of cryptocurrencies to disrupt traditional banking.

🧑🏻‍⚖️Diverse regional advancements in digital asset regulation and innovation, highlighted by ECNY's pioneering scale in CBDCs and leading regulatory initiatives from jurisdictions such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and the UAE.

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Finstep Asia Edge: Irina Chuchkina, Chief Marketing Officer of Volt.io in conversation with Finstep Asia Founder Syed Musheer Ahmed at Money20/20 Asia.

In this episode, Irina discusses her experience with building and working for top payments and B2B FinTechs across Asia and Europe over the past 20 years, while also contrasting the FinTech ecosystems in Asia vs Europe+UK.

- She reflects on pivotal moments that accelerated fintech growth globally - the launch of the App Store, AWS making APIs widely available, and the COVID pandemic driving digital adoption.

-Irina talks about her experience at Grab in Asia, building their payments and wallet capabilities into a super app. She contrasts the diversity of payments cultures globally with the myopic assumptions people can have about their own region.

-Comparing Asia and Europe, she notes Europe's excellence in user experience but Asia's creativity finding new service models. She advocates Europe learning from emerging markets.

-On real-time payments, Irena explains why she believes they will redefine payments globally in the next 5-10 years. Volt is focused on connecting real-time payment capabilities across borders.

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