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- 🔄 Deutsche Bank’s leadership change
🔄 Deutsche Bank’s leadership change
PLUS: Zeller’s new banking solution for startups
Welcome to Fintech Wire — your quick guide to what’s shaping finance and tech today.
What we’ll cover today:
🔄 Deutsche Bank’s leadership change—What’s behind the shakeup?
🏦 Zeller’s new banking solution for startups—Will it replace traditional banks?
🎙️ Fintech leaders weigh in on the future of digital banking.
📅 Upcoming fintech events you can’t miss!
Deutsche Bank, Germany's largest bank, is making big changes. After 30 years, Mark Fedorcik is retiring, and Alison Harding-Jones is stepping up as the new global head of Origination and Advisory (O&A).
🚨 Breaking News: Alison Harding-Jones will take over as global head of O&A on April 1, co-leading the Investment Bank with Ram Nayak.
⚡ Wire Simplified –
Mark Fedorcik retires after 30 years at Deutsche Bank.
Alison Harding-Jones, with over 30 years in banking, becomes global head of O&A.
She joined Deutsche Bank in January 2024 as global head of Mergers and Acquisitions.
Previously, she held senior roles at Citigroup and UBS.
She will co-lead the Investment Bank with Ram Nayak, head of Fixed Income and Currencies.
✔️ Straight to the Point –
Deutsche Bank is refreshing its leadership, aiming for growth with Alison Harding-Jones bringing her vast experience to the team.
What do you think about this leadership change at Deutsche Bank? |
Australian fintech company Zeller is launching an "all-in-one" banking solution designed especially for tech start-ups. This aims to replace outdated banking systems that don't meet modern business needs.
🚨 Breaking News: Zeller's new service offers real-time expense tracking, unlimited debit cards, fee-free accounts, and quick online setup for start-ups.
⚡ Wire Simplified –
Zeller introduces a comprehensive banking solution for tech start-ups.
Features include real-time expense tracking and unlimited virtual and physical Mastercard debit cards.
Offers fee-free transaction accounts and high-interest savings.
Promises faster account setup with 60% fewer clicks than traditional banks.
Aims to replace outdated banking systems that hinder modern businesses.
✔️ Straight to the Point –
Zeller's new banking solution could make managing finances easier for start-ups, offering modern tools that traditional banks lack.
Do you think Zeller's new solution will benefit tech start-ups? |
Humanoids and LLMs are interesting corner cases where VC math breaks down.
A startup's expected value is proportional to its market size & odds of success. But the TAMs for physical/mental labor are so huge that almost any entry price is justified if there's a chance of success.
The progress in AI is down to three basic resources; (1) people (experts), (2) data, and (3) infrastructure. Arguably, at this point the US is only ahead in (3). Also, at this point the Chinese open source models are ahead. Not only DeepSeek but also Qwen. This is a fact.
Middle East Banking Innovation Summit 2025
This event highlights the FinTech revolution in the Middle East, focusing on payments, digital currencies, and open banking.
Date: September 2025 | Location: Dubai, UAE
Future of FinTech 2025
Hosted by CB Insights, this event showcases the latest trends, startups, and technologies transforming the FinTech landscape globally.
Date: June 16–18, 2025 | Location: New York, NY, USA
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