Dexter Cousins calls in the experts for the annual Fintech Predictions 2025! Joining him on this special episode is Danny Levy Managing Director, Asia & ANZ for Money 20/20.
Dexter and Dany discuss the evolution and significance of Money 2020, a premier FinTech event. Danny chats about the unique experience it offers and the rigorous selection process undertaken for speakers, to ensure they have the world's experts.
Danny shares insights from a recent report on trends for 2025, highlighting the rapid changes in the banking scene, the rise of digital payments, and the opportunities in embedded finance.
They also explore the role of AI in FinTech and the importance of maintaining energy and focus while travelling for business. Danny concludes by discussing his podcast and the upcoming Money 2020 event in April 2025.
At Money20/20, Danny has spearheaded the company's strategic expansion into Asia, building the Asia headquarters and team from the ground up, orchestrating the landmark launch of Money20/20's inaugural Bangkok event that attracted over 3,000 industry leaders and decision-makers from 80+ countries, and creating a strong regional presence for the world's leading fintech and financial services brand.
With 15 years of senior leadership experience in Singapore, Danny is an accomplished business leader with a proven track record of scaling businesses and driving record-breaking profits.
As the founder and host of "Digital Transformation & Leadership," a top 100 Business podcast, Danny regularly engages with industry leaders from major companies like Facebook, Google, DBS and Stripe to explore cutting-edge trends and insights. He is also a guest host on the South China Morning Post podcast, focusing on digital transformation.
Danny serves as an Ambassador for the Emerging Payments Association Asia (EPAA) - A vibrant network of payments professionals dedicated to advancing the payments industry across the Asia-Pacific.
Danny spent a decade as Managing Director at Worldwide Business Research, where he delivered consecutive record-breaking profit results, led market expansion across Asia and ANZ, and successfully launched and scaled several new business verticals.
Danny’s leadership philosophy centres on creating empowering environments where teams can excel. He is passionate about strategic business growth and innovation, recruiting and developing high-potential talent, building inclusive, high-performing teams, and driving innovation and digital transformation.
00:00 Introduction to Money2020 and Its Impact
03:36 The Evolution of Money2020
06:28 Wellness and Networking at Events
09:22 Speaker Selection and Content Integrity
12:18 Trends and Insights from the 2025 Report
15:05 Digital Payments and Cross-Border Innovations
17:56 The Role of Regulators and Collaboration in FinTech
20:47 Opportunities in Emerging Markets
23:49 Innovations and Challenges in FinTech
26:50 The Evolution of AI in FinTech
29:39 Identifying Opportunities in FinTech
33:20 Game-Changing Innovations in FinTech
39:12 Health, Wellbeing, and High Performance
43:03 Danny's Podcast and Insights
45:43 Money 2020 Asia Event Overview
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