Chris Versace, CIO of Tematica Research, breaks down the factors driving the U.S. markets to new highs, including robust earnings reports and continued economic support. Versace explains what’s fueling investor optimism, how economic policies are shaping market behavior, and what this means for future growth.
Polly Jean Harrison, Features Editor of The Fintech Times, dives into Broadridge’s launch of its revamped instant payments platform and explores the evolving spending habits of Gen Z.
Cleve Mesidor, Executive Director of the Blockchain Foundation, examines the importance of crypto policy as the presidential election approaches. Mesidor highlights the key regulatory issues shaping the crypto landscape and how the outcome of the election could impact the future of blockchain and digital assets.
Nick Cowan, Group CEO of Valereum, explores the factors driving the growing interest and adoption of tokenization in financial markets. Cowan discusses how tokenization is transforming the way assets are traded and the benefits it offers for liquidity and transparency. Additionally, Cowan details how the international market is gaining momentum in the tokenization space.
Peter Tuchman analyzes the recent surge in U.S. major stock averages, which have hit record highs despite caution surrounding earnings reports and economic data.
Polly Jean Harrison, Features Editor of The Fintech Times, discusses the recent launch of Currys' Flexpay Plan and Play’s new partnership with Tapnation.
Matthew Hougan, CIO of Bitwise Asset Management Inc., analyzes Ethereum’s growth trajectory and Bitcoin’s recent strong performance in the crypto market. Hougan dives into what’s driving these digital assets and key factors shaping their future. Additionally, Hougan unpacks how the election in November will impact crypto price action.
Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist at Interactive Brokers, analyzes how banks and airlines are fueling record highs in the market, with Morgan Stanley hitting a new peak. Sosnick also delves into the factors driving these sectors' performance, such as labor markets and implications of a potential rate cut.
Daniel Wagner, CEO of Rezolve.com, discusses how the e-commerce industry is rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to transform customer experiences, optimize operations, and drive growth. Wagner explores the key ways AI is being integrated into e-commerce, from personalized recommendations to AI-driven logistics, and how this trend is shaping the future of online shopping.
Justus Parmar, CEO of Fortuna Investments, explores the shifting focus of venture capital in 2024, particularly the growing interest in AI startups. Parmar discusses why venture capitalists are prioritizing artificial intelligence and emerging trends in the AI space. Additionally, Parmar details his excitement for investment opportunities in sustainable sources of energy for the next generation.
Nitin Rakesh, CEO & Managing Director of Mphasis, discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing banking operations. Rakesh explores the key areas where AI is making the most impact, from automating routine tasks to enhancing customer experiences, and how it is driving efficiency across the banking sector.