Episode 106: Metaverse, Challenger Banks & Financial Inclusion
News and Views by the Fintech Times
English - March 12, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBTech News News Business blockchain baas banks wealthtech fintech regulation insurtech lending banking regtech Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
This week on the podcast, Polly, Tyler and Francis are back to delve into the hot topics of the fintech scene.
Following on from The Fintech Times monthly theme of innovative technologies, the Metaverse is up on the chopping block as they discuss how. They also examined a recent report on how challenger banks are turning to BaaS to outpace the incumbents, and how credit agency Equifax is utilising bill payment data to promote financial inclusion.
The team discussed:
-How nimble do fintechs have to be to keep up with big banks?
-Should credit reporting agencies look beyond borrowing for their data?
-Can the Metaverse ever move beyond gaming?
Articles discussed
https://thefintechtimes.com/small-banks-are-turning-to-baas-to-keep-pace-with-larger-banks-finds-novopayment/
https://thefintechtimes.com/how-is-the-metaverse-impacting-the-relationship-between-fintechs-and-customers-industry-responds/
https://thefintechtimes.com/equifax-mortgage-financial-inclusion/