{"podcast":{"title":"Fintech Files: Insights on TECH by BCG Platinion","slug":"fintech-files-insights-on-tech-by-bcg-platinion-6678850","podcast_index_feed_id":6678850,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/bcg-fintech-files/","website_url":"https://bcgplatinion.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/7866c6d6-c596-4512-b939-c28ce4a5f0b6/Qj0lIBV-Kt1nR2pkuzOPOqgW.png","author":"BCG Platinion","episode_count":71,"summary":"In Season 5 of Fintech Files, our three hosts are traveling across the global fintech landscape, uncovering the most exciting stories from the world’s leading innovation hubs. From embedded payments to crypto, from financial inclusion to the future of millennial finance, they’re diving into the breakthroughs, bold ideas, and unexpected questions defining what comes next. We’ll be talking to founders and experts behind some of the brightest minds in the industry, exploring how financial technology is becoming ever more invisible, intelligent, and impactful. As financial services touch every aspect of our lives, the opportunity to transform the way the world moves money has never been greater. About Fintech Files: Join us on Fintech Files from BCG Platinion as we explore the cutting-edge trends disrupting Fintech today. From NeoBanks to cryptocurrency, we delve into the dynamic landscape of financial technology through insightful conversations with global disruptors. We’ll uncover the most groundbreaking trends shaping the future of Fintech and examine their impact on the financial world. We focus on real-world examples, making financial technology relatable and accessible to both F…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fintech-files-insights-on-tech-by-bcg-platinion-6678850"},"episode":{"title":"Finance in the Age of AI: A System in Transition with Kirsten Rulf and Dr. Akram Awad","slug":"finance-in-the-age-of-ai-a-system-in-transition-with-kirsten-rulf-and-dr-akram-awad","published_at":"2026-04-08T02:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fintech-files-insights-on-tech-by-bcg-platinion-6678850/finance-in-the-age-of-ai-a-system-in-transition-with-kirsten-rulf-and-dr-akram-awad","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fintech-files-insights-on-tech-by-bcg-platinion-6678850","url":"https://bcgplatinion.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0b9a71b1-4795-41fb-80e5-be3467164db3.mp3","summary":"In just a few years, artificial intelligence has gone from novelty to necessity. Boardrooms are racing to adopt it. Teams are learning to work alongside it. And across financial services, the rules are being rewritten. In this episode of Fintech Files from BCG Platinion, Kirsten Rulf, Partner and Associate Director at BCG and former Senior Digital Policy Advisor involved in shaping the European AI Act, and Dr. Akram Awad, Managing Director and Partner at BCG, take us inside that shift. From the moment AI hit the mainstream to the reality of deploying it at scale, they explore how expectations are evolving and where the gaps still remain. Discussion Highlights: AI’s Inflection Point: How the launch of generative AI triggered a rapid shift in priorities across the industry. What the Data Says: BCG’s AI Radar Report highlights the gap between ambition and value. Shifting Team Dynamics: How AI is changing decision-making, collaboration, and leadership. World, Identity, and Meaning: Why the impact of AI goes beyond productivity. What Comes Next: From democratized financial advice to AI-native institutions, what the next phase could mean for the future of fintech. About Fintech Files: Join us on Fintech Files from BCG Platinion as we explore the cutting-edge trends disrupting Fintech today. From NeoBanks to cryptocurrency, we delve into the dynamic landscape of financial technology through insightful conversations with global disruptors. We’ll uncover the most groundbreaking trends shaping the future of Fintech and examine their impact on the financial world. We focus on real-world examples, making financial technology relatable and accessible to both Fintech enthusiasts and professionals alike. Hosted by Annika Melchert , a Principal currently based at BCG Platinion in the…","meta_description":"In just a few years, artificial intelligence has gone from novelty to necessity. Boardrooms are racing to adopt it. 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