Hi there,

📢 Bobsguide is back! For over two decades, we’ve been the go-to source for fintech professionals navigating financial technology’s rapid evolution. From major industry developments to in-depth insights, Bobsguide has been at the forefront of fintech reporting. And this year, we’re bringing that expertise to Fintech Meetup 2025 (March 10–13, Las Vegas).

With just three weeks to go, we’re gearing up for an event filled with insights, innovation, and industry-leading voices. Before we dive into what’s ahead, let’s revisit key lessons from Fintech Meetup 2024.

Key Lessons from Last Year’s Event

🔹 Advancements in Fraud Detection – Yinglian Xie, Co-Founder & CEO of DataVisor, highlighted AI’s growing role in fraud prevention, with financial institutions reducing fraud incidents by up to 50% through AI-driven security protocols.

🔹 Fostering Industry Collaboration – Simran Rekhi Aggarwal, Founder of Fintech Meetup, emphasized the event’s impact, with over 45,000 meetings facilitated to drive fintech innovation and industry-wide problem-solving.

🔹 AI and Machine Learning in Finance – Yogesh Agrawal, VP at NVIDIA, noted that AI adoption in finance has led to a 30% boost in data processing efficiency, enhancing personalization and operational performance.

🔹 Data Accessibility as a Growth Enabler – Sarah Biller, Co-Founder of Fintech Sandbox, stressed that 70% of fintech startups face data access challenges, underscoring the need for better industry collaboration.

🔹 Digital Banking’s Growth – Mike Butler, CEO of Grasshopper Bank, highlighted that neobanks are growing at 20% annually, as digital-first banking continues to reshape financial services.

With Fintech Meetup 2025 around the corner, we’ll be covering new trends, live insights, and exclusive interviews to keep you ahead of the curve.

Spotlight on Embedded Finance

What’s Changed Since Fintech Meetup 2024?

🔹 Hyperautomation Gains Traction – By mid-2024, 80% of organizations have integrated hyperautomation to cut operational costs by 30%. [Forbes]

🔹 Responsible AI Takes Priority – 99% of North American & European companies have adopted responsible AI practices, with 77% prioritizing regulatory compliance ahead of the EU AI Act. [Statista] [InfoQ]

🔹 Explosive Growth in Embedded Finance – The sector is projected to grow from $115.8B in 2024 to $251.5B by 2029, fueled by consumer demand for integrated financial services. [MarketsandMarkets]

🔹 Real-Time Payments Are Scaling Up – In Q3 2024, over 750 financial institutions processed 87 million instant payments worth $69B, signaling increased adoption. [The Clearing House]

🔹 Fraud Prevention Investments Surge – 57% of financial institutions reported fraud losses exceeding $500K, driving major investments in AI-powered fraud detection. [Alloy]

📩 Stay tuned—your next update is coming soon!
— The Unofficially Fintech Meetup Team

Cited Articles:
📖 Banking-as-a-Service is Not Dead – Fintech Nexus
📖 How Fintech is Transforming Global Payments – FXC Intelligence
📖 Core Banking Modernization & Instant Payments – FinTech Futures

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