HOW IS FINTECH EVOLVING ACROSS MARKETS?

In a lively discussion on the evolution of FinTech across markets, Ashish J. Thakkar moderates a panel featuring Vikram Chachra, Jeff Cruden, and John Duran. Vikram Chachra, co-founder of 8i Ventures, shares insights on his favorite investment, Slice, a company similar to NewBank in India, which recently received a banking license from RBI. Jeff Cruden, founder of Acorns and Treasury, highlights the importance of infrastructure in FinTech and mentions his favorite investment, April, a modern TurboTax in the U.S. John Duran, general partner at TCV, discusses the growth of FinTech and the impact of regulatory changes. The panelists explore the role of AI in FinTech, with Vikram noting that AI currently doesn't significantly aid FinTech due to its limitations in running calculations. The conversation also touches on the potential of digital public infrastructure in India and its replicability in other emerging markets.