FinTech's DEI Discussions · 2026-07-23 · 32 min
Artificial intelligence is transforming finance and payments at an extraordinary pace, but how do we make sure innovation never comes at the expense of people? Recorded live at Money20/20 2026, this special episode of FinTech's DEI Discussions sees Nadia joined by Melanie Ockerse , VP Customer Success at Entersekt, Ruta Kairyte , Commercial Director at Tribe Payments, and Nilixa Devlukia , CEO of Payments Solved, for an insightful conversation. Together, they explore why diversity in AI development matters, how bias can unintentionally find its way into financial services, and what organisations must do to build technology that is inclusive, transparent and trustworthy. From fraud prevention and financial accessibility to agentic commerce, consumer consent and the future of regulation, this episode examines the opportunities AI presents alongside the responsibility that comes with deploying it. FinTech's DEI Discussions is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Technology Recruitment. For more episodes or recruitment advice, please visit our website
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