Converge

Nov 13 2024 78 ep. 24 mins 2

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Converge is where the financial markets and the fintech makers meet. We break down the latest global macroeconomic news and trends, while sparking conversations with the sharpest minds in finance and technology. Hosted by Alex Lawrence, Global Head of Content Strategy and Industry Engagement at Convera.

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Market Update: Trump trade reverberating across global markets

Nov 13 2024 16 mins

In this week's market update, Boris Kovacevic discusses the implications of the recent US elections, focusing on Donald Trump's victory and its impact on the economy and global markets. We cover the economic factors that influenced the election results, particularly inflation, and explore the concept of US exceptionalism in the context of global trade dynamics. We also touch on g

Will digital dethrone cash? The payments conundrum in the Americas

Nov 07 2024 26 mins

At Money2020, we sat down with ⁠Zoya Lieberman⁠ of ⁠Endava ⁠and ⁠Ramiro Nandez⁠ of ⁠Mercado Pago⁠ to discuss the evolving landscape of digital payments in the Americas, focusing on the role of AI, the challenges of cash adoption, and the importance of user experience and financial inclusion. We explore the collaboration between fintechs and traditional banks, the r

Market Update: US election market predictions from 5 days out

Oct 31 2024 12 mins

With five days to go until a historically close US election, market participants can't stop talking about the what ifs. Hear from macro analyst Boris Kovacevic on what outcomes we could see in the markets globally following the November 5th US elections. Disclaimer: Converge is Convera’s new podcast that discusses a range of financial services topics. We want to remind our liste

Digital assets go institutional: Tackling custody, crypto crime, and compliance with Ari Redbord

Oct 29 2024 24 mins

To kick things off at Money2020 USA we spoke with Ari Redbord from TRM Labs. With 11 years under his belt at the US Dept. of Justice, Ari shared his views about the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency, the challenges of crypto crime, and the importance of compliance in the financial sector. We touch on the role of TRM Labs in combating illicit activities in the crypto space, the

Market Update: Hope for the best, prepare for the unpredictable in 2025

Oct 16 2024 32 mins

Grab your copy of our Are You Ready For 2025? report. With 2025 on the horizon, economic uncertainty looms. Will the world economy finds its balance, or are we still bracing for the next curve? If real wage growth falters, consumer spending could take a hit. Businesses need to be prepared for shifts in consumer behavior and tighten their risk management focus. This week, we're shar

Market Update: Closest US election race in recent history driving uncertainty and risks

Oct 10 2024 20 mins

Grab your copy of our US Election Guide for FX Markets! Voters are heading to the polls on November 5th to vote for the 47th President and 50th Vice President of the United States. The most important political event of the year will be accompanied by elections for both chambers of Congress. The composition of the White House, Senate, and House of Representatives will be crucial for

Banking on benevolence: The B Corp fintech making ethical investing easy

Oct 02 2024 27 mins

This week, we hosted a lively discussion with the founding team of Algbra, a UK-based fintech startup focused on ethical finance and combating financial exclusion. Algbra is a Certified B Corporation, sitting among a global network of businesses that meet high social and environmental impact standards. We explore Algebra's unique dual business model, which includes both B2C and B2

Market Update: World welcomes Fed’s green light to cut, but how will markets react to US election?

Sep 26 2024 16 mins

Powell pushed the large 50 basis point cut over the line with the help of the market. This has given investors the green light to scream for more easing as early as November. Wall Street is reading between the lines: if the Fed's willing to cut 50 now, why not again in November? Volatility surrounding major macro events and rate decisions will persist going into year end. US po

The road to interoperability: G20 targets, Project Nexus, and ASEAN innovation

Sep 25 2024 33 mins

This week, we sat down with Rahul Bhargava, consultant for The World Bank, about the evolving landscape of cross-border payments. The G20's roadmap for faster payments faces key milestones over the next two years, and the significance of BIS projects like Project Nexus have been instrumental in illustrating how faster, more secure, more transparent global payments could become

Market Update: Is the Fed behind the curve?

Sep 12 2024 14 mins

Global macro finds itself at a crossroads. The last job report left investors scratching their heads due to the mixed picture it painted but yesterday’s higher than expected inflation print likely confirmed that the Fed will cut interest rates by 25 basis points next week. It will be all about how the Fed wants to be perceived by markets. What is important for investors is that