Welcome back to Fintech Files from BCG Platinion! In this special episode, "Meet the Hosts," we'll bring you up to speed on our latest endeavors since the last episode and introduce the newest member of our hosting team. Join us for a sneak peek into the exciting topics we're eager to explore this upcoming season. Host Introductions: Nora Hocke: Manager at BCG Platinion, based in Munich, and a passionate diver. Nora specializes in IT strategy, data, AI, and navigating the fintech ecosystem.Annika Melchert: Principal at BCG Platinion, originally from Germany and currently based in the Middle East. Annika, also a passionate diver, is an expert in banking technology builds, integration strategies, and digital transformations for fintechs and incumbent banks.Bianca Lopes: Entrepreneur and economist, originally from Brazil and currently residing in Denmark. Bianca's extensive experience includes reshaping technology, identity, and innovation for financial institutions and governments. Discussion Highlights: Generative AI: Nora dives into recent projects involving generative AI and reflects on the industry impact, exploring technologies like ChatGPT.Project Experiences: The hosts share insights from recent projects, including driving IT strategy, core banking system replacements, and navigating identity, biometrics, and tokenization.Trends in FinTech: The hosts discuss exciting trends, from mobile payments and investments to neobanking, highlighting the growth of FinTech in the Middle East. Looking Ahead: The hosts express their excitement for the upcoming season, promising deep dives into topics like tokenization, neobanking, sustainable finance, and cloud transformation. Stay tuned for live episodes and engagements at financial industry conferences. This season, we'll take a more global approach, exploring fintechs around the world. We Want to Hear from You! Reach out to us at [email protected] with your questions, guest suggestions, or topics you'd like us to explore. Or just drop in to say hi! Visit our website at https://bcgplatinion.com/insights/podcast-fi/ and follow us on social media for updates and additional content. Thank you for joining us for this Meet the Hosts episode of Fintech Files. Get ready for an insightful and engaging season as we explore the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of fintech, neobanks, and the digital banking world. The digital future is now.  This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy