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Couchonomics with Arjun

Arjun Singh
Fintech
Digital Assets
Stablecoins
Financial Services
Venture Capital
Payments
Digital Banking
Financial Inclusion
Blockchain
Saudi Arabia
Japan
Tokenization
Open Banking
Artificial Intelligence
Digital Transformation
Mental Health
Cross-Border Payments
AI In Banking
Africa
Startups

Decoding the New World Order of Finance - Unfiltered, global, weeklyAs tectonic shifts reshape the financial world, Couchonomics continues to explore the trends transforming commerce, capital, and culture. This season, we expand our lens - building on our deep focus in the MENA region while bringing in voices, stories, and innovations from around the globe.Why? Because the future of finance is no ... more

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Stefan Klestil
General Partner at Speedinvest, heading EMEA fund
Speedinvest
Episode: Can AI Build Fintech Unicorns Faster?
Raheel Ahmed
Group CEO of Rakbank
Rakbank
Episode: Why Open Finance Could Change UAE Banking
Nika Kurdiani
CEO of TBC Uzbekistan
TBC Bank Group (Uzbekistan operations)
Episode: Why Uzbekistan May Be Digital Banking’s Next Big Story
Ralph Echemendia
Ethical hacker, security consultant
Independent security consultant
Episode: When Hackers Understand Banks Better Than Banks Understand Hackers
Yosh i Yokokawa
CEO and co-founder of Alpaca
Alpaca
Episode: What Happens When Trading Infrastructure Starts Changing the System
Anton Golub
Founder of RWA Labs
RWA Labs
Episode: What Happens When Stablecoins Start Competing With Banks?
Stephen Richardson
Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Banking at Fireblocks
Fireblocks
Episode: How Tokenization and Stablecoins Will Change Money Movement
Peter Franken
Co-founder of GFTN Japan, professor, and friend of the host
GFTN Japan
Episode: Why Japan’s Payments Are About to Change Fast
Saad Ishfaq
CEO of TESS Payments
TESS Payments
Episode: How Deep Payments Infrastructure Creates Real Fintech Advantage

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Arjun Singh
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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Couchonomics 😍

    I absolutely love this show. Arjun makes the complex worlds of Fintech and financial services easy to understand and highly engaging. The guests are interesting and informative. And the production quality is fantastic. Can't recommend it enough!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    missjessreviews
    South Africa3 years ago
  • Regional, topical and superb!

    This show is truly one of a kind. Unique perspectives from industry leaders in fintech, simple enough to understand but doesn’t stray away from deep-dives that are essential to grasp complex ideas. Highly recommend you give this a listen!

    PS. Most shows have a bit in the end where topics are explained to younger audiences, which I very much look forward to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marnotasmuch
    United Arab Emirates3 years ago
  • Go to Fintech Podcast

    A great podcast I learn from every week. Insightful and relatable to all those in industry or looking to know the latest in Fintech for MEA and beyond.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WhoIsHarriet
    United Arab Emirates4 years ago
  • Great for FinTech geeks

    Great learnings always delivered

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ax85
    United Arab Emirates4 years ago
  • Awesome

    Awesome podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sameed12345p
    United Arab Emirates4 years ago

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- Timely coverage of AI, stablecoins, and regulation with real-world implications.
- Engaging host who asks practical questions and brings out strategic thinking.
- High-quality guests and deep fintech context that's accessible to non-experts.
- Production quality and clarity are consistently praised.
- Strong regional insights from MEA-focused episodes that still appeal globally.

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Why Open Finance Could Change UAE Banking
Q: Have SME lending and SME banking improved significantly in the last few years, or are we still talking more than doing?
Significant progress has been made in SME financing, trade finance, and near real-time data capabilities, though there is ongoing work to close remaining gaps and expand data-driven lending.
Why Open Finance Could Change UAE Banking
Q: Is it possible that AI adoption in banks is just a chatbot facelift or is there genuine transformation happening, with real efficiency and risk management gains?
Genuine transformation is underway, including AI for operations, risk assessment, and customer interactions, with measurable improvements in containment of inquiries and productivity, while maintaining governance and oversight.
Why Open Finance Could Change UAE Banking
Q: Then do you truly believe open finance is being built for the banks or is it being built for customers?
Built for customers, with banks facing the challenge of adapting to a landscape where pricing and products may become commoditized and customers have more visibility and choice.
Can AI Build Fintech Unicorns Faster?
Q: Will AI help compress time to build category-defining fintechs from roughly a decade to maybe under five years?
Yes, AI can reduce required headcount and capital by improving automation, product development, and customer support, while on-chain infrastructure can facilitate faster multi-market scaling, though regulatory approvals remain a critical gating factor.
Why Uzbekistan May Be Digital Banking’s Next Big Story
Q: What is your take on the regulatory landscape and how do you stay ahead in a fast-changing environment?
The leadership views regulatory liberalization as a driver of growth and openness, and stresses the importance of constant dialogue with regulators, building adaptable processes, and maintaining a culture and technology stack capable of rapid pivots to respond to regulatory changes.

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What is Couchonomics with Arjun about and what kind of topics does it cover?

An analytically driven show that explores fintech, payments, digital assets, and banking through high-profile guests and practical industry insights. Episodes frequently center on infrastructure shifts, regulatory developments, and the evolving role of stablecoins, tokenization, and on-chain finance, with an emphasis on how these trends reshape traditional finance globally, including the MEA region. Noteworthy strengths include deep dives from security experts, infrastructure builders, and banking leaders, plus a recurring focus on real-world adoption, customer experience, and collaboration between fintechs and incumbents.

Listeners are likely mid-career professionals in fintech and financial services who value actionable takeaways, regula... more

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2. Raheel Ahmed
3. Nika Kurdiani
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