‘ Here to stay’ likely means the further integration of AI in financial services. Discussing this, Susanne predicts:“ The next wave of innovation will likely come from the convergence of technologies. We’ ll see deeper integration of AI and more integration between the parallel worlds of Traditional Finance and Decentralised Finance( DeFi), enabling more efficient financial services in fiat, stablecoins, tokenized deposits and CDBCs. Embedded finance will continue to grow, making financial services more seamless and accessible within everyday platforms.”
Looking ahead, the path is clear – continuing to innovate and educate as the emergence of new technologies creates a new avenue for productivity, efficiency and change.
“ Fintech is constantly evolving, and what works today may not work tomorrow. Whether you’ re a founder, investor, a fractional CXO, a Non- Executive Director or a Chair, it’ s important to stay engaged with new fintech trends,” she notes.“ At the same time, focus on fundamentals – understanding customer needs, building trust, and creating profitable companies will always be at the heart of success in fintech. Stay curious and adaptable, keep on learning. As Benjamin Franklin said: Investing in Knowledge always pays the best interest.” fintechmagazine. com
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