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Converge

Convera
Fintech
Open Banking
Airlines
Women's Empowerment
Monetary Policy
Stablecoins
European Central Bank
Cryptocurrency
Tokenization
Central Bank Digital Currencies
Political Risk In Europe
U.S. Inflation
US Dollar
Payment Systems
Gender Equality
Women In Business
Social Media
China
Financial Technology
Cross-Border Payments

Converge explores the growing intersection of traditional finance (TradFi), Decentralized Finance (DeFi), and financial technology (Fintech) in a time of unprecedented technological advancement and change in financial services. As the world moves fast towards an internet-native financial system, the sharpest minds in finance and technology come together to share the latest innovations in blockchai... more

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In this episode of the Converge, Steven Dooley and Shier Lee Lim discuss the current state of currency markets, focusing on the US dollar's recent performance and its implications for global finance. They explore the breakdown of the dollar as a safe... more

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This conversation, hosted by Steven Dooley and featuring Kevin Ford as the speaker, explores how monetary policy is evolving, with growing attention on fiscal dominance and its impact on interest rates and foreign exchange markets. It also looks at h... more

This week, host Alex Lawrence sat down with Sarah Madden, CISO at Convera, and fintech advisor and Voalyre founder, Ted Huff, to discuss the implications of AI in the financial sector, particularly in the context of cybersecurity and fraud prevention... more

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George Vessey and Antonio Ruggiero discuss the evolving nature of geopolitical risk, emphasizing its expansion beyond traditional armed conflict to include populism, protectionism, and anti-globalization narratives. They highlight the implications of... more

This week, we're bringing you a panel discussion recorded live at Money2020 USA on Oct. 27th, 2025. The conversation is hosted by David Savage of the Tech Talks podcasts, and features Sudipto Das, VP of Engineering at Convera, Nilesh Dusane, Head of ... more

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In this episode of the Converge podcast, Steven Dooley and George Vessey discuss the insights from the 'Are You Ready for 2026' research report, reflecting on the past year's market influences and looking ahead to the key themes shaping the FX landsc... more

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This week, we sat down with Brian Hamilton, President of Origence Lending, to discuss the evolution of the lending landscape, the impact of technology, AI, automation, and the importance of compliance as the lending sector evolves.

We cover how Ori... more

This week, Frances Zelazny, CEO of Anonybit, sat down to discuss all things authentication in financial services, including how biometrics are revolutionizing identity verification, tackling fraud, and enhancing security. Frances shares her expertise... more

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Shier Lee
Lead FX and global macro strategist
Convera
Episode: Historic Asian currency moves spark speculation of FX accord
Kevin Ford
FX and macro strategist from Canada
Episode: Market Update: A week where decades happen
Jack Land
Head of Marketing and Growth at MetaWealth
MetaWealth
Episode: Tokenizing real estate and the future of fractionalized investing with Jack Land of MetaWealth
Simon Taylor
Head of strategy at Sardine and creator of the Fintech Brain Food newsletter
Sardine
Episode: AI Agents vs the 'Scamdemic' & Stablecoins as a Universal Payment Layer, with Simon Taylor of Fintech Brain Food
Nkiru Uwaje
Chief Operating Officer and co-founder at Mansa
Mansa
Episode: Unlocking liquidity: The impact of DeFi on cross-border payments with Nkiru Uwaje of MANSA
Jessica Chen Riolfi
Co-founder and CEO of Uprise, experienced FinTech product builder
Uprise
Episode: Democratizing financial advice for small businesses: The AI + human balance with Uprise's Jessica Chen Riolfi
Soups Ranjan
Co-founder and CEO of Sardine
Sardine
Episode: Closing the visibility gap: Combating fraud with big data, AI and device intelligence
Luis Aparicio
In charge of commercial operations at Acciones y Valores
Acciones y Valores
Episode: The present and future of payments in Colombia, LatAm's 4th largest economy
Zoya Lieberman
Has 20 years of experience in the financial space focusing on strategy and product in B2B and fintech.
Endava
Episode: Will digital dethrone cash? The payments conundrum in the Americas

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Steven Dooley
Host of the Converge Podcast, provides insights on finance and technology integration.
Alex
Host of Converge, engages with guests on market innovations and financial services.

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Historic Asian currency moves spark speculation of FX accord
Q: So, for the Euro, the US dollar, driven in part by Asian FX strength, is a positive development. What are the key implications that you see for major G10 currencies, like the Euro and like the Yen?
The Euro benefits from reduced trade-weighted constraints, and stronger growth prospects in Asia could positively spill over to the Euro area, while the Yen may underperform as haven demand adjusts.
Historic Asian currency moves spark speculation of FX accord
Q: Now, Shier Lee, historic moves in Asian currencies this week, particularly with the Taiwanese dollar, have sparked speculation of a potential regional FX accord being negotiated with the US as part of trade talks. What's your take on these outsized currency moves and the implications for the broader FX market?
The historic appreciation of the Taiwan dollar and other North Asian currencies reflects a mix of trade flows and market dynamics, rather than direct policy interventions.
CBDCs vs. stablecoins: The future of digital money with Alisa DiCaprio, Chief Economist, R3
Q: Which countries or regions are sort of making a strong impression right now in terms of their maturity in working with or implementing CBDCs?
Emerging economies are leading the conversation around CBDCs, with the Middle East seeing significant movement in their implementation.
CBDCs vs. stablecoins: The future of digital money with Alisa DiCaprio, Chief Economist, R3
Q: What specific use cases do you think CBDCs in particular excel at, which stable coins simply can't do?
CBDCs can excel in serving as a form of cash, which stablecoins struggle to do, especially in mainstream acceptance and merchant uptake.
Tokenization in financial services: Is it the next big thing? With Citi's Ryan Rugg
Q: What should financial institution leaders be doing now to prepare?
They should collaborate with fintechs, educate themselves about tokenization, and start experimenting with the technology.

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Focused on the dynamic interplay between traditional finance and emerging financial technologies, the content encompasses various themes such as decentralized finance (DeFi), the influence of blockchain, and the impact of AI on financial services. Emphasizing practical insights, the discussions often feature expert guests who share their knowledge about innovations, market trends, and real-world implications in the evolving landscape of finance and technology. A notable aspect is the inclusion of macroeconomic analysis, through a dedicated Market Update sub-series that aims to inform listeners about recent developments affecting trade, payments, and foreign exchange markets. This podcast is particularly unique for its blend of technical ins... more

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4. Simon Taylor
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6. Jessica Chen Riolfi
7. Soups Ranjan
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