Breaking Banks Europe · 2025-09-30 · 37 min
In this episode of Breaking Banks Europe , hosts Matteo Rizzi and Don Ginsel welcome guest Bianca Lopes for a global discussion on fintech innovation, neobanks, and regulation. They begin with Revolut’s rapid growth and $13 billion expansion, comparing its evolving model to Brazil’s Nubank, which thrives with cost efficiency and minimal physical infrastructure. The conversation shifts to stablecoins, cross-border payments, and announcements from SWIFT at Sibos about new digital asset layers and near-instant international transactions. Lopes highlights the “Finance of Tomorrow” conference in Rio de Janeiro, which fosters collaboration among 17 countries’ regulators and promotes financial inclusion and responsible innovation across Latin America. They discuss Brazil’s leadership in instant payments, regulatory cooperation inspired by India’s UPI system, and global progress in open banking. The episode closes with reflections on the evolving role of central banks, financial well-being, and the human impact of inclusive fintech.
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