Fintech Focus

Fintech Focus

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Episodes 13
Avg. Duration 16m
Activity Active
Since Mar 2024
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Every 2 Months
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

From Skadden, Fintech Focus is a podcast exploring the latest global legal and regulatory issues in the fintech space, from dealmaking and finance trends, to advancements in AI and digital currencies, to the implications of regulatory and enforcement priorities. Whether you’re an investor, CEO or in-house counsel, we’ll help you get up to speed quickly on developments impacting the fintech industry. If you’re enjoying Fintech Focus, be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss any future episodes. Additional information about Skadden can be found at Skadden.com. Disclaimer Fintech Focus is a podcast by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, and Affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

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Stablecoins Regulatory Developments and Industry Perspectives

Feb 12, 2026 16m Transcript

The U.K. has been “slow to the races” on stablecoins, “but that has its advantages,” observes Perry Scott, senior policy and government affairs manager at digital asset platform Kraken and chair of…

Navigating Growth and Regulation: Lessons From Fintech Leadership

Dec 16, 2025 18m Transcript

“Cash, compliance and customers.” Welcome to the three risks that keep Pippa Hammond up at night. Pippa, general counsel and COO of a U.K. fintech unicorn, explains how this “powerful trio” is often…

Responding to a Cyber Attack – Key Considerations for GCs and CISOs

Apr 03, 2025 16m Transcript

With many fintechs taking the approach that it’s not if they will suffer a cyber attack but when, Skadden counsel Nicola Kerr-Shaw joins the latest “Fintech Focus episode to discuss how proper…

Crypto 2.0: What’s Next in the US?

Mar 04, 2025 16m Transcript

Alex Drylewski, co-head of Skadden's Web3 and Digital Assets Group, discusses the significant shift in U.S. crypto policy under the Trump administration with host Joseph Kamyar. Alex highlights…

Navigating IT and Security Risks in Fintechs in Light of Impending DORA Deadline

Dec 11, 2024 17m Transcript

With regulators increasingly scrutinizing IT and security risks for fintechs, host Joseph Kamyar invites Skadden colleague Susanne Werry for a discussion about the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience…

Reconciling AI With Fair Lending and Consumer Protection

Nov 21, 2024 14m Transcript

When it comes to AI in the consumer financial services context, U.S. laws lag somewhat behind the technology. But as Darren Welch explains in this edition of “Fintech Focus,” regulators are indeed…

Sanctions Compliance: Regulators Set Their Sights on Fintechs

Oct 22, 2024 14m Transcript

U.K. regulators, as well as regulators worldwide,  are taking a tough line on corporate crime.To guide fintechs on the current landscape, Jonathan Benson joins the latest episode of “Fintech Focus”…

The UK Fintech Investment Landscape

Oct 01, 2024 17m Transcript

Host Joseph Kamyar is joined for this episode of “Fintech Focus” by Susanne Chishti, founder of FINTECH Circle, for a look at the U.K. fintech investment landscape, in particular investment levels…

Managing a Workforce in a Regulated Environment

Sep 17, 2024 21m Transcript

In this follow-up to episode three’s discussion about growth-stage fintechs navigating workforces in a regulated environment, host Joseph Kamyar is joined by Skadden colleagues Helena Derbyshire and…

Growing a Workforce in a Regulated Environment

Aug 05, 2024 11m Transcript

For growth-stage fintechs, managing a rapidly growing workforce within a structured regulatory environment can be a challenge.Sebastian Barling and Damian Babic join host Joseph Kamyar for this…

What Does AI Safety Mean for Fintechs?

Apr 16, 2024 18m Transcript

There have been big headlines in the world of AI over the past few weeks. In this episode of Skadden’s “Fintech Focus” podcast, host Joseph Kamyar is joined by Nicola Kerr-Shaw to discuss AI safety…

Fintech Focus: Are Regulators Dictating Fintech Deal Terms?

Mar 05, 2024 13m Transcript

On this inaugural episode of the “Fintech Focus” podcast — which will examine trends and developments throughout the fintech space  — Skadden attorneys Joseph Kamyar and Azad Ali kick off a series…

Welcome to Fintech Focus

Mar 04, 2024 0m Trailer

From Skadden, Fintech Focus is a podcast exploring the latest global legal and regulatory issues in the fintech space, from dealmaking and finance trends, to advancements in AI and digital…

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Fintech Focus has published 13 episodes since March 2024, covering topics in Business, Education.

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Fintech Focus is currently active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 16m.

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