Spotlight on “Fintech Files” by BCG Platinion

Are you ready to unravel the most innovative trends disrupting the world of Fintech today? Join us on Fintech Files from BCG Platinion, where we delve deep into the dynamic landscape of Fintech, NeoBanks, and the Digital Banking world, sparking insightful conversations with industry disruptors from around the globe.

The Fintech Files Podcast

 

Hosted by Nora Hocke, a manager at BCG Platinion in Munich, and Annika Melchert, a principal currently based in the Middle East, our hosts specialize in IT strategy, modern tech architecture, and state-of-the-art banking. In their work, they’ve collaborated with some of today’s most innovative Fintechs to transform their organizations; including supporting generative AI use cases. With their unique blend of tech expertise and passion, they bring you stories that capture the essence of the evolving Fintech landscape.

 

 

This season, we’re thrilled to introduce Bianca Lopes. Originally from Brazil and currently based in Denmark, Bianca is an entrepreneur and economist with a remarkable background in digital identity and biometrics. Throughout her career, she has supported over 40 financial institutions and 8 governments, reshaping their approach to technology, reimagining identity, and driving innovation agendas.

 

 

So, what are the most groundbreaking trends shaping the future of Fintech, and how will they impact your financial world?  This season we want to explore questions such as how tokenization will transform business, the role of neobanks in reshaping financial services, and the impact of sustainable and regenerative finance on the industry. Get ready to deep dive into generative AI, digital identity, biometrics, wealth management, mobile payments, investment, and cloud transformation as we navigate these exciting topics this season.

 

 

Fintech Files takes an accessible approach to technology. We break down complex topics and have our guests explain them in a relatable “explain it to your grandma” style.

 

In every episode, we focus on real-world stories of how financial technology operates, demystifying complex concepts and making them relatable for both Fintech enthusiasts and professionals.

 

Join us on this journey into the ever-evolving world of Fintech, as we keep a close watch on the cryptocurrency landscape, tackle cybersecurity challenges, delve into data analytics, explore artificial intelligence, and peek into the future of digital banking.

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About the Hosts

Annika Melchert

Principal
Dubai, UAE

Annika Melchert is a Principal at BCG Platinion based out of Dubai. She is leading the internal initiatives “Architecture Chapter” in Middle East as well as the “FinTech & Neobanking Group”. Driven by her passion for modern banking she worked with several fintechs and incumbent banks on their technology build, integration strategies, and digital transformations. Besides, she is hosting the “Fintech Files Podcast”.

Nora Hocke

Manager
Munich, Germany

Nora is an expert in IT strategy and agile ways of working. By combining her expertise in banking and emerging technologies, she has delivered IT strategies, next-gen target architectures, and agile operating models for fintech and incumbent banks across the globe. Nora is a member of the BCG Platinion Agile chapter and the Neobank and FinTech initiative and Co-Host of the Fintech Files Podcast.

Bianca Lopes

Entrepreneur and Economist
Copenhagen, Denmark

Originally from Brazil and currently based in Denmark, Bianca is an entrepreneur and economist with a remarkable background in digital identity and biometrics. Throughout her career, she has supported over 40 financial institutions and 8 governments, reshaping their approach to technology, reimagining identity, and driving innovation agendas.