State of Fintech 2025: Everything You Need to Know - Rex & Simon Talk Fintech SPECIAL

In this episode of “Rex & Simon Talk Fintech,” we explore Simon’s new 113-page deep dive into the state of fintech in 2025. We discuss how hyperscalers like Revolut and Robinhood are taking on big banks, why AI could unlock 90% of the $30 trillion market in financial services, and how the wallet wars are shaping up. We also cover embedded finance, stablecoins, real-time payments, and the rise of global Neobanks. Join us to see why fintech is only just getting started and what 2025 might hold for this rapidly evolving industry.

Simon Taylor: LinkedIn.com/in/sytaylor

00:00:00 - Introduction: 113-Page Fintech Report
00:00:29 - Hyperscalers Challenge Big Banks
00:01:04 - Overview: Key Trends in 2025
00:02:42 - The Rise of Global Neobanks
00:05:06 - AI Unlocks $30T Market Potential
00:07:10 - Embedded Finance Matures
00:08:18 - Banks: Strong Year Amid Shifts
00:10:27 - Rebundling: The New Fintech Approach
00:12:00 - Payment Giants Face New Rivals
00:14:19 - Open Finance & Real-Time Rails
00:16:14 - Stablecoins Return to Spotlight
00:18:02 - Scamdemic: Addressing Fraud & AML
00:21:55 - Looking Ahead: Future Opportunities
00:25:30 - Final Reflections & Takeaways
00:28:01 - Where Fintech Heads Next
00:53:42 - Closing Thoughts & Next Steps

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