Simon Hodgkins, Host of The Global Discussion podcast, explores the rapidly evolving FinTech sector in this episode, highlighting the key trends shaping the future of financial services.

From the growing role of artificial intelligence to the increasing importance of regulation, compliance, and trust, Simon outlines nine important areas that financial leaders, innovators, and technology professionals should be paying attention to.

As FinTech firms evolve from disruptors into core players within the financial ecosystem, responsible AI, regulatory clarity, and strong governance are becoming essential for long-term success.

00:00 – Introduction to FinTech Trends

01:10 – FinTech’s Evolution from Disruption to Infrastructure

02:20 – Why AI Is Central to Financial Innovation

03:45 – AI Applications in Financial Services

05:10 – Ethical and Risk Considerations in AI

07:00 – Regulation and the EU AI Act

09:00 – Why Compliance Teams Matter in FinTech

11:00 – Scale, Trust, and Competitive Advantage

13:10 – The Future of FinTech and Responsible Growth

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Simon Hodgkins, Host of The Global Discussion, explores the idea that AI is not simply a tool upgrade but a true work redesign moment, reshaping productivity, leadership, and value creation.00:00 – Introduction: AI as a Work Redesign Moment01:12 – Why Productivity Was Never About Speed03:05 – AI as Exposure: Questioning Performative Work05:48 – Where the Biggest Productivity Gains Are Happening08:32 – From Output to Impact: What Really Matters11:20 – Knowledge Work Is Being Repriced14:10 – Management as the Hidden Bottleneck17:45 – Lower Cognitive Load and the Future of WorkWatch or Listen to The Global DiscussionSpotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/3QdMqfzyvca6EVlEJ80I4nWeb ► https://www.theglobaldiscussion.comYouTube ► / @theglobaldiscussionOthers ► LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and FacebookJoin the newsletter via the website for updates on new episodes.

Simon Hodgkins, Host of The Global Discussion, explores “The Great Acceleration” in this solo episode, unpacking the key strategic themes emerging from ARK Invest’s Big Ideas 2026 report. He examines how artificial intelligence, robotics, blockchain, and energy systems are converging to reshape economic structures, compress timelines, and redefine competitive advantage.

00:00 – Introduction: The Great Acceleration

01:15 – Why ARK’s Big Ideas 2026 Is a Strategic Signal

03:20 – AI as a General Purpose Technology

05:45 – The AI Consumer Operating System

08:30 – Productivity Shifts & Knowledge Work

10:55 – Robotics, Energy & The Physical Economy

12:40 – Blockchain and Software-Defined Finance

14:10 – The Real Risk: Organizational Inertia & Final Thoughts

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