Governing AI that works with Paul Dongha, Head of Responsible AI and AI Strategy at Natwest
Tuesday 02 December 2025
by Micha Paramitha
How organisations build AI they can trust At FTT Fintech Festival, we had the opportunity to speak with Paul Dongha, Head of Responsible AI and AI Strategy at NatWest, about what it takes to establish robust AI governance in modern organisations. Paul explained that governance is ultimately about enabling organisations to deploy AI systems with
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From Frustration to Foundation: Interview with Joel Perlman, Senior Managing Director & Co-founder, OakNorth
Thursday 17 July 2025
by Micha Paramitha
We had the privilege of speaking with Joel Perlman, Senior Managing Director and Co-Founder of OakNorth, about his entrepreneurial journey and how the digital-first bank is reshaping SME lending. From his early experiences with failure to the creation of OakNorth, Joel shares how the bank is empowering mid-market businesses with a data-driven approach to credit.
- Published in FTT Lending, Interviews
Lending’s pressure test: What’s holding the industry back and how to break through
Thursday 03 July 2025
by Micha Paramitha
In a rapidly evolving market, lenders are facing pressure from every direction; tight margins, rising expectations, regulatory uncertainty, and the ever-looming shadow of legacy systems. But where are the real roadblocks, and what role can collaboration and technology play in overcoming them? We asked lending and financial services leaders one essential question at FTT Lending:
- Published in FTT Lending
Empowering Members, One Loan at a Time: A Conversation with Ciara Davies, CEO of Metro MoneyWise Credit Union
Tuesday 10 June 2025
by Micha Paramitha
Who says that credit unions can’t innovate? Ciara Davies, Metro Moneywise Credit Union In the latest edition of FTT Chats, we sit down with Ciara Davies, CEO of Metro Moneywise Credit Union, a financial cooperative committed to improving the financial well-being of its members. Ciara shared the inspiring origin story of the credit union, which
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Lending through change: A conversation with Simon Taylor, Melton Building Society
Thursday 05 June 2025
by Micha Paramitha
Data, niches, and AI: Simon Taylor on the evolution of the mutual sector At FTT Lending, we had the chance to sit down with Simon Taylor, Chief Executive Officer of Melton Building Society, for a conversation that was in equal parts reflection and forward-thinking. As Melton Building Society celebrates an incredible 150 years of supporting
- Published in FTT Lending
From complex to seamless: A chat with Roger Vincent, Bourn
Thursday 29 May 2025
by Micha Paramitha
Built for growth, designed for simplicity At FTT Lending, we had sat down with Roger Vincent, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer at Bourn, to explore how Bourn is reimagining working capital solutions for businesses. Founded just a year ago, Bourn was born from a clear gap in the market: growth-stage businesses often struggle with cash
- Published in FTT Lending
Smarter lending through open banking: A chat with Matthew Barr, Moneyhub
Thursday 22 May 2025
by Micha Paramitha
Empowering lenders with real-time insights: The future of financial decisioning At FTT Lending, we had the exciting opportunity to sit down with Matthew Barr, Product Manager – Decisioning Solutions at Moneyhub, to discuss the cutting-edge technologies reshaping the future of lending. Matthew, who previously worked at a lender that was a client of Moneyhub, brings
- Published in FTT Lending
The new era of lending: A chat with Andrew Yates, CEO & Founder, FullCircl, an nCino company
Wednesday 21 May 2025
by Micha Paramitha
Reshaping lending from onboarding to retention We had the opportunity to speak with Andrew Yates, Founder and CEO of FullCircl at FTT Lending, about the recent acquisition of FullCircl by nCino and its far-reaching impact on the future of lending. nCino, known for its end-to-end banking platform, now integrates FullCircl advanced automation and business rule
- Published in FTT Lending
Beyond Credit Decisions: A chat with Jamie Lait, SAP Fioneer
Monday 19 May 2025
by Micha Paramitha
Speed, scale, and smarter decisions At FTT Lending, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jamie Lait, Solution Design Lead – Commercial Banking at SAP Fioneer to discuss how the technology is revolutionising the lending space. In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, borrowers expect a seamless, digital-first lending experience. To meet these expectations, lenders need real-time
- Published in FTT Lending
Rethinking lending: A chat with Gurminder Bhagrath, Plane Save Credit Union
Friday 09 May 2025
by Micha Paramitha
The future of lending and the early stage of unlocking the potential of open banking At FTT Lending, we had the pleasure of speaking with Gurminder Bhagrath, Chief Operating Officer of Plane Saver Credit Union. Gurminder shared his insights on the vital role credit unions play in today’s financial landscape. “We’re like a bank, but
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