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Fintech Takes

Alex Johnson
Fintech
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Banking As a Service
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Federal Reserve Master Accounts
Fintech Trends
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Tabapay
Pay By Bank
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Fintech moves fast. But here at Fintech Takes, Alex Johnson and his rotating panel of guests move faster so that you can stay on top of the latest and greatest news in the industry without breaking a sweat. Welcome to Fintech Takes—the place where fintech’s biggest nerds come to sit back, relax, and completely geek out. Join Alex and a lineup of fintech’s brightest minds as they dissect what’s hap... more

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Welcome back to Fintech Recap. I'm Alex Johnson, joined as always by my partner in recapping, Jason Mikula.

We kick things off with Block’s move into credit scoring. Block stitched together data across Cash App and Afterpay into a proprietary score ... more

Welcome back to the Fintech Takes podcast. I’m Alex Johnson, joined in this episode by two guests, Steve Boms (Executive Director at FDATA) and Dan Murphy (Founder of Sunset Park Advisors; formerly CFPB).

We're talking about Canada, and why a countr... more

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Welcome to the finale of Collections Conversations, a new four-part podcast miniseries from Fintech Takes, sponsored by our friends at C&R Software.

The series digs into how generative AI is reshaping debt collections; what it enables, what it compl... more

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Welcome back to Not Fintech Investment Advice, where Simon Taylor and I do what we do best: talk about fintech startups we’re absolutely not giving investment advice on.

First up is Kairos, a multi-prediction market trading platform giving traders a... more

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Jane Barratt
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Ed Wallen
CEO of C&R Software
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John McNamara
Chief Growth Officer at Avtal with extensive experience in debt collection and regulatory compliance.
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Marc Rubinstein
Newsletter author and content creator covering the financial services space
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Episode: Inside Net Interest
Naeem Abraham
Senior Director at C&R Software
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Episode: Fintech Takes x C&R presents Collections Conversations Episode 1: Collections in the Age of AI
Simon Taylor
Author of Fintech Brain Food
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Max Levchin
Co-founder and CEO of Affirm
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Dave Wasik
Partner at 2nd Order Solutions, focusing on credit risk and advising chief risk officers at banks and fintech companies.
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Episode: Facing Credit: Pressure Points
Jason Mikula
Author and publisher of Fintech Business Weekly
Episode: Fintech Recap: Open Banking, Digital IDs, and Green Dot’s Split

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Alex Johnson
Host and creator passionate about fintech topics, emphasizing insightful analysis and industry trends.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
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    These guys are witty and bring new concepts and ideas to my attention. Subscribed.

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Fintech Takes x C&R presents Collections Conversations Episode 2: When Customer Centricity Breaks
Q: What metrics should organizations care about in collections to view it as a loyalty driver rather than a cost center?
Organizations should track retention metrics and focus on customer touchpoints to support stabilization and reduce churn.
Fintech Takes x C&R presents Collections Conversations Episode 2: When Customer Centricity Breaks
Q: How have you seen companies better understand and build infrastructure to enable customers to solve their problems immediately?
Companies track customer interactions during good times, leveraging that data within the collections process to anticipate customer needs.
Fintech Takes x C&R presents Collections Conversations Episode 2: When Customer Centricity Breaks
Q: Where does the promise of customer centricity most commonly break when it comes to the collections process?
The customer centric mentality usually breaks down at the exact moment when the customer needs the most empathy and options.
Fintech Takes x C&R presents Collections Conversations Episode 3: The System Behind Collections
Q: What advice would you give companies about their approach to collections given the regulatory landscape is changing?
I would advise companies to engage continuously with regulators and stay proactive about compliance to foster better communication and understanding.
Fintech Takes x C&R presents Collections Conversations Episode 3: The System Behind Collections
Q: From your experience, how have consumer complaints influenced the Bureau's approach to regulation?
Consumer complaints were a major input for the Bureau; however, they often lacked nuance, leading to a need for normalization and careful consideration of data from various sources.

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The content centers around the fast-paced developments in the fintech and banking industries, featuring engaging conversations with leading experts and operators. Episodes often cover a variety of critical topics such as consumer credit, small business lending, open banking, and advancements in digital identity and payment systems. By mixing in-depth analyses, industry updates, and personal anecdotes from guests, the discussions aim to provide listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and innovations that define the fintech landscape. With a blend of expertise, humor, and approachable dialogue, this podcast serves as a vital resource for both industry professionals and fintech enthusiasts looking to stay informed on the... more

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