Dave and Dharm DeMystify

In this episode, Hans Tesselaar, Executive Director of Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN) and Saket Sinha, Sr. Partner & Global Vice President - Financial Services IBM, explain the role and impact of BIAN in the financial industry. They introduce the organisation as a not-for-profit standards body to make the financial industry more agile and standardised. They discus

In this episode, we demystify the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and explore why it matters for financial institutions. Joining us are cybersecurity and cloud experts Simon Phillips (CTO, SecureAck) and Alex Tasioulis (Cloudified.io), who shed light on the regulation’s core requirements and practical implications. Key insights from our discussion include: What DOR

In this episode, we revisit Monument Bank's journey and uncover a significant transformation. Joined by Steve Britain, CEO of Monument Technology, we explore the split between Monument Bank and its new tech-focused sibling, Monument Technology. Steve shares insights into how Monument Bank's cutting-edge, cloud-native platform, a system designed specifically for the cloud, power

In this episode, Dave and Dharm sit down with Steve Flinter, Distinguished Engineer at Mastercard, to demystify the company's innovative work and perspectives on quantum computing. Mastercard has been at the forefront of quantum exploration, investigating how this groundbreaking technology can tackle complex challenges more efficiently than classical computing. From optimising mac

In this episode, Dave and Dharm interview Edward Maslaveckas, CEO and one of the founders of the fintech company Bud. Ed discusses his background, the inception of Bud in 2015, and their initial failures and lessons learned while trying to build a financial product distribution platform akin to a 'money supermarket for millennials.' He explains their challenges before open bank

In this episode, we welcome back Ed Maslaveckas from Bud to demystify the intriguing topic of 'agentification.' They delve into Bud's development and use of agentic models in the financial services sector, emphasising how these models differ from traditional AI agents. Ed explains that while standard agents can perform specific tasks within their own ecosystem, agentic models c

In this episode, we focus on one of the most significant challenges in technology for enterprises today: legacy modernisation. Joining us is Irene Sandler, Chief Marketing Officer of Mechanical Orchard. Irene demystifies Mechanical Orchard's approach to addressing the complexities of legacy systems using innovative approaches, including AI and socio-technical design. We also discus

In this episode of Demystify, hosts Dave and Dharmesh explore the future of finance with special guest Ronit Ghose, who leads Citi's Future of Finance think tank. Broadcasting from Dubai's vibrant tech hub, Ronit shares his perspectives on the city’s meteoric rise as a global financial and tech powerhouse and reflects on how it contrasts with traditional hubs like London and New

In this episode, Nadine Mezher, co-founder of Sarwa, opens up about her mission to transform investing in the Middle East, making it within reach for everyone. From humble beginnings in Dubai to a thriving community of more than 180,000 registered users across the region, Nadine shares Sarwa’s journey of growth, resilience, and relentless innovation. We explore the heart of Sarwa

In this episode of Demystify, recorded in the heart of Dubai, Vinit Shah, a senior advisor to the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA), takes us behind the scenes of Dubai's ambitious approach to virtual asset regulation. Shah, who has been shaping Dubai’s financial landscape since 2003, shares his journey in establishing VARA in early 2022, with the goal of creating a secur