2026 FinTech Predictions: Insights from Herman Man of Bluevine
Herman Man, Chief Product Officer at Bluevine, predicts the rise of agentic AI in finance and explains how autonomous agents will transform banking workflows in 2026.
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2026 FinTech Predictions: Insights from Gaby Diamant of BridgeWise
BridgeWise CEO Gaby Diamant shares predictions on AI trust, the AGI reality check, and why specialist models will outperform general-purpose AI in regulated finance.
Warren Whitfield, CEO, Modern World Business Solutions
Warren Whitfield discusses his journey from upholstery to fintech, building MWBS to combat merchant services mis-selling, and launching the world's first AI-enabled payments terminal.
2026 FinTech Predictions: Insights from Becki LaPorte of FinScan
FinScan's Becki LaPorte predicts financial services must rapidly adopt AI to combat increasingly sophisticated criminal activity, with agentic AI transforming compliance operations.
2026 FinTech Predictions: Insights from George Brady of HTEC
George Brady of HTEC predicts financial institutions will shift from scattered AI pilots to focused programmes, while multi-agent systems transform back-office operations in 2026.
2026 FinTech Predictions: Insights from James Burnie FRSA, Partner, gunnercooke llp
James Burnie discusses the maturation of fintech innovation, the interplay between blockchain and AI, and why banks must focus on 'know-your-tech' to stay competitive in 2026.
Dr. Masoud Nafey, Founder, Ment AI
Dr. Masoud Nafey discusses how Ment AI transforms relationship management through contextual intelligence, helping leaders build trust faster in an increasingly digital world.
Laura Hutton, Chief Customer Advocate, Quantexa
Laura Hutton is Chief Customer Advocate at Quantexa, a global AI and analytics software company specializing in Decision Intelligence. She leads Solution Engineering and Customer Success teams, helping organizations like HSBC and BNY Mellon make trusted operational decisions based on data.
Pat Bermingham, CEO & Head of Product, Adflex
Pat Bermingham is CEO and Head of Product at Adflex, Europe's leading commercial card payments processor. With two decades in B2B payments and a former music production background, Bermingham discusses how digital innovation drives accessibility and efficiency across industries.
Johannes Kolbeinsson, CEO & Co-Founder, PAYSTRAX
Johannes Kolbeinsson is CEO and co-founder of PAYSTRAX, a global fintech payment card acquiring company operating across Europe and the UK since 2018. With over 20 years in fintech and payments, he discusses the company's card payment solutions, digital wallet integrations, and organic growth...
Dan Dica, CEO of Lynx Tech
Dan Dica is CEO of Lynx Tech, an AI-driven financial security company specializing in fraud detection and prevention. With over 20 years of expertise in cybersecurity and AML, Dica aims to establish Lynx as a global leader in AI-powered fraud prevention, focusing on revenue growth, international...
Nirav Patel, CEO of Andaria
Nirav Patel is CEO of Andaria, a 60-person embedded banking fintech licensed in the EU and UK, specializing in providing scalable financial solutions to businesses in sports, mobility, ecommerce, and digital marketplaces.