2026 FinTech Predictions: Insights from Raman Korneu of myTU
myTU's CEO shares predictions on AI-driven banking, invisible finance, and why fintechs must prioritise profitable growth over user acquisition in 2026.
Digital Banking
Rav Hayer, Managing Director UK & Ireland, Thoughtworks
Rav Hayer is Managing Director for UK & Ireland at Thoughtworks and Head of their European Banking, Financial Services and Insurance practice. With 25+ years in consulting at Accenture, PwC, and Alvarez & Marsal, he specializes in helping financial institutions navigate systems integration and...
Oman Focus: Ali Hassan Moosa on Oman's Digital Banking & FinTech Sector
Ali Hassan Moosa, former CEO of the Oman Banks Association, discusses the evolution of Oman's digital banking and fintech sector, highlighting the shift toward electronic payments, outdated banking architecture, and his current advisory roles in financial sector development across government,...
Oman Focus: Mustafa Zafarullah on Wholesale & Digital Banking
Mustafa Zafarullah is a Wholesale and Digital Banking executive from Oman with 20 years of banking experience spanning retail, digital, and corporate sectors.
Meet The Recruiter: Jamie McMath, CEO, FinEx
Jamie McMath is the CEO and Founder of FinEx, a technology-first recruitment firm based in Dubai operating across the Gulf and Europe, specializing in placing engineering, cloud, data, and product talent for fintech startups.
Benjamin Avraham, Founder and CEO, okoora
Benjamin Avraham is Founder and CEO of okoora, a fintech platform providing businesses with financial infrastructure for global operations, including multi-currency accounts, cross-border payments, FX risk management, and regulatory compliance through embedded finance solutions.
Aidana Zhakupbekova, Chief Financial Officer, Rydoo
Aidana Zhakupbekova is Chief Financial Officer at Rydoo, a B2B SaaS company offering an AI-powered expense management platform. She discusses her finance background, CFO responsibilities beyond financial stewardship, and how automation technologies free leaders to focus on strategic growth...
Vincent Audoire, CTO & Co-Founder, Feather
Vincent Audoire is CTO and Co-Founder of Feather, a fintech company providing digital insurance solutions for European expats. He brings experience from N26 and previous ventures, focusing on removing friction from insurance navigation for those relocating abroad.
Boris Bialek, Field CTO, MongoDB
Boris Bialek is VP and Field CTO for Industry Solutions at MongoDB, bringing over two decades of experience from IBM and FIS advising financial institutions on digital transformation.
Jens Podewski, CEO & Co-Founder of FinXP Ltd
Jens Podewski is CEO and Co-Founder of FinXP Ltd, a Malta-based electronic money institution established in 2014. With over 25 years in finance and expertise in trade finance, he leads the company in delivering innovative B2B payment and banking solutions including IBAN accounts, payment...
Gary Ross, Founder & CEO, blip Insurance
Gary Ross is Founder and CEO of blip Insurance, a digital-first insurtech providing insurance solutions for small businesses with an innovative profit-share model. With over 30 years in the insurance industry, he founded blip to address gaps in how traditional providers serve small business owners.
Bruce Martin, CEO, Tax Systems
Bruce Martin is CEO of Tax Systems, the leading provider of tax compliance software across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. He discusses his background in technology and finance, his strategic leadership of the company serving 1,500+ customers including 40% of the FTSE 100, and Tax Systems'...