FOREWORD

FINTECH MAGAZINE TEAM

EDITOR LOUIS THOMPSETT

LEAD DESIGNER ANDY WOOLLACOTT

HEAD OF BRAND MARKETING MARIA PAGE

ACCOUNT MANAGERS MATT ANSELL, OLIVER REEK

PRODUCTION MANAGERS JANE ARNETA, YEVHENIIA SUBBOTINA

GROUP CONTENT DIRECTOR STEVEN DOWNES

PRODUCTION DIRECTOR DANIELA KIANICKOVÁ

CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER JAMES WHITE

CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER LEWIS VAUGHAN

CEO GLEN WHITE

ON THE COVER: Richard Davies, CEO, Allica Bank

Millions of people remain excluded from mainstream financial services despite living in economies that depend on digital money movement. Technological solutions exist, but have often failed to reach those who need them most. In this issue, we speak to Steve Round, Co-founder and President of SaaScada, about concrete ways banks can expand access to quality financial services while maintaining commercial success. On the digital currencies front, we also look at how the landscape is shaping up globally for CBDCs after President Donald Trump announced a hold on any centralised US digital currency. In addition, we explore the perks of zerotrust banking security, and look the strides user experience has taken as we move further into 2025. Keep an eye out for features from Allica Bank, BMO Financial Group and Equifax too. And, as always, we bring you our Top 10 of the month – this time focusing on the leading sustainable fintech companies. Enjoy the issue.

Louis Thompsett

LOUIS THOMPSETT

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