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by Brendan le Grange
A podcast about lending innovation and lending leadership in all the markets in which it takes place, however diverse those markets may be. In fact, it’s a case of ‘the more diverse the better,’ with guests from New York to New Zealand discussing everything from crypto-backed mortgages to crowd-funded loans for refugees to gamified loan journeys to AI-powered credit scores. I am the host, Brendan le Grange, and I have spent the last twenty years working in - or alongside - lenders in Africa, Asia, and Europe and I’m using that experience to find and learn from industry insiders in a series of weekly interviews. Sometimes, those interviews discuss the inspiration behind a new start-up, sometimes they look back at a career spent at the lending coal face, and sometimes they explore where the latest technologies might take us. In the end, if it shapes a lending decision, we’ll talk about how.
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- 6 days ago42 min
AI-first and Shariah by design, with Rajesh Saxena (Intellect Design Arena)
Intellect Design Arena are a global enterprise fintech leader helping financial institutions simplify complexity, modernise faster and create meaningful customer value. But, more than that, with design thinking at their core, they're a company that solves problems, from the ground up, for all flavours of financial services - and on today's episode, we're looking at their new eMACH.ai solution for Islamic Banking, purpose-built with end-to-end Islamic functionality to automate Shariah compliance and eliminate legacy barriers.Rajesh Saxena can be found on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajesh-saxena-033ab44/Rami Roukoss is there, too, at https://www.linkedin.com/in/rami-roukoss-85992066/Intellect Design Arena has its page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/intellect_design_arena/But you'll get all the details a lot quicker if you just head straight to their homepage at https://www.intellectdesign.com/You can connect with me on LinkedIn, too, at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanlegrange/Other friends of the show include:https://www.ogmara.com/ (customised risk management and analytic consulting)https://www.ontap.co.za/pages/hoedspruit-store-details (for all your Hoedspruit-based bathroom needs)https://flatwhiteorfoff.com/ (ask for anything other than a flat white, the answer is in the name)https://www.joinhumoni.com/ (helping international students find accommodation, work, and financial services on day one)https://www.haboomoney.com/ (making collections personalised, flexible and intelligent)https://beetlesense.ai (AI-powered day one pest detection for forestry)And since you like podcasts, I also co-create HAIghtened Senses with Christo van Zyl, which looks at the intersection between human senses and technology (and this week, flying cars)Keep well, Brendan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago1h 1m
Solving big problems in innovative ways, with Waqas Javed (Bank of Punjab)
Pakistan is massively underbanked, but those gaps are being closed faster than you might think, using a range of innovative solutions that range from traditional credit bureaus to satellite imagery to psychometric scorecards. In this episode, I'm with Waqas Javed, EVP for Data Analytics AI at the Bank of Punjab, talking about the vision behind, and the impact of, their drive to bring fair credit products to the people.You can find Waqas on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/wajaved/The Bank of Punjab is online at https://www.bop.com.pk/BoPBegini is at https://www.begini.co/ (and also via LinkedIn through James Hume, who helped set this one up: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-hume-b8a4642/) You can connect with me on LinkedIn, too, at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanlegrange/And if you book your tickets for FinTechMeetup Europe, over at https://europe.fintechmeetup.com/home, we could meet in personOther friends of the show include:https://www.ogmara.com/ (customised risk management and analytic consulting)https://www.ontap.co.za/pages/hoedspruit-store-details (for all your Hoedspruit-based bathroom needs)https://flatwhiteorfoff.com/ (ask for anything other than a flat white, the answer is in the name)https://www.joinhumoni.com/ (helping international students find accommodation, work, and financial services on day one)https://www.haboomoney.com/ (making collections personalised, flexible and intelligent)https://beetlesense.ai (AI-powered day one pest detection for forestry)And since you like podcasts, I also co-create HAIghtened Senses with Christo van Zyl, which looks at the intersection between human senses and technology (and this week, flying cars)Keep well, BrendanThis is an interview I set up while at Money20/20 Asia. If you want to make similar connections at one of their global shows, you can get tickets at https://www.money2020.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 26, 202652 min
How to insure stuff for strangers, with Stan Ng
We don't normally talk about insurance on here, but we've just published our 200th episode, so the rules no longer apply to us 🤣 But, also, we're not so different from our insuring cousins, who also need to make an upfront commitment of funds against some measure of risk.Stan Ng is my guide, and you can find him plu shis many ventures at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-ng-61228040/Aireka is there, too, of course https://www.linkedin.com/company/aireka-digital-transformation/ but you'll get to the details faster if you head straight to https://www.aireka.co.uk/The Passage is bridging insurtech experience and best practices across Asia, the UK and Europe. and you can find more about it here https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-passage-network/ You can connect with me on LinkedIn, too, at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanlegrange/And if you book your tickets for FinTechMeetup Europe, over at https://europe.fintechmeetup.com/home, we could meet in personOther friends of the show include:https://www.ogmara.com/ (customised risk management and analytic consulting)https://www.ontap.co.za/pages/hoedspruit-store-details (for all your Hoedspruit-based bathroom needs)https://flatwhiteorfoff.com/ (ask for anything other than a flat white, the answer is in the name)https://www.joinhumoni.com/ (helping international students find accommodation, work, and financial services on day one)https://www.haboomoney.com/ (making collections personalised, flexible and intelligent)https://beetlesense.ai (AI-powered day one pest detection for forestry)And since you like podcasts, I also co-create HAIghtened Senses with Christo van Zyl, which looks at the intersection between human senses and technology (and this week, flying cars)Keep well, Brendan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 25, 202637 min
Bringing together multiple viewpoints, both in person and in data with Sanjib Kalita (Fintech Meetup and Guppy)
Sanjib Kalita is one of the most recognisable faces in global fintech, and now one of the most recognisable voices in global fintech, too, so when I saw we were approaching 200 episodes, he was who I wanted to get on to mark the occasion. We talk about Sanjib's early career, his move into events, including what it has been like building Fintech Meetup, the Most Valuable Event in Fintech, and then, because Sanjib doesn't just talk the talk, we cover his own startup ventures, including why he created Guppy to transform the way in which consumers and businesses control and use credit data.You can learn more about Guppy at https://guppy.ai/Or start a personal conversation with Sanjib on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjibkalita/You can connect with me on LinkedIn, too, at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanlegrange/For more about FinTechMeetup Europe, head to https://europe.fintechmeetup.com/homeOr go to https://fintechmeetup.com/home if you're one of our many American listeners https://fintechmeetup.com/homeSanjib is also the host of FinTech Talks, the official podcast of Fintech Meetup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZr40NaBssc&t=3sOther friends of the show include:https://www.ogmara.com/ (customised risk management and analytic consulting)https://www.ontap.co.za/pages/hoedspruit-store-details (for all your Hoedspruit-based bathroom needs)https://flatwhiteorfoff.com/ (ask for anything other than a flat white, the answer is in the name)https://www.joinhumoni.com/ (helping international students find accommodation, work, and financial services on day one)https://www.haboomoney.com/ (making collections personalised, flexible and intelligent)https://beetlesense.ai (AI-powered day one pest detection for forestry)And since you like podcasts, I also co-create HAIghtened Senses with Christo van Zyl, which looks at the intersection between human senses and technology (and this week, flying cars)Keep well, Brendan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 24, 20261h 1m
Empowering financial access for Iceland, the Baltics, and beyond, with Hrefna Sigfinnsdottir and Elari Tammenurm (CreditInfo)
Operating in over 40 countries across three continents, Creditinfo is a trusted partner in driving financial inclusion, enhancing credit access, and supporting economic growth in one of the most diverse mixes of markets I know of. You can learn all about Creditinfo on their homepage: https://www.creditinfo.com/ (or follow the links to any one of the regional sites).Creditinfo are on LinkedIn, too, at https://www.linkedin.com/company/creditinfo-group/But for a more personal touch, reach out to Hrefna at https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrefna-sigfinnsdottir-78473b185/ or Elari at https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaritammenurm/You can connect with me on LinkedIn, too, at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanlegrange/Other friends of the show include:https://www.ogmara.com/ (customised risk management and analytic consulting)https://www.ontap.co.za/pages/hoedspruit-store-details (for all your Hoedspruit-based bathroom needs)https://flatwhiteorfoff.com/ (ask for anything other than a flat white, the answer is in the name)https://www.joinhumoni.com/ (helping international students find accommodation, work, and financial services on day one)https://www.haboomoney.com/ (making collections personalised, flexible and intelligent)https://beetlesense.ai (AI-powered day one pest detection for forestry)And since you like podcasts, I also co-create HAIghtened Senses with Christo van Zyl, which looks at the intersection between human senses and technology (and this week, flying cars)Keep well, BrendanThis interview was set up by Red Lorry Yellow Lorry, B2B tech PR and marketing from industry specialists who know what they’re doing and care about the results. If you want to get on shows like mine, you can contact them at https://www.rlyl.com/uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 23, 202628 min
Fraud prevention & AML compliance, with Nauman Abuzar (SEON)
From fake accounts to payment fraud, SEON’s AI platform connects 900+ first-party data signals to enrich data and provide context for action-taking, all in one place. You can read more about how they do that on their homepage: https://seon.io/They're also on LinkedIn, of course, at https://www.linkedin.com/company/seon-tech/As is this show (https://www.linkedin.com/company/how-to-lend-money-to-strangers/) and I (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanlegrange/)Or reach out directly to Nauman at https://www.linkedin.com/in/naumanabuzar/ and tell him you heard this interview hereYou can connect with me on LinkedIn, too, at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanlegrange/Other friends of the show include:https://www.ogmara.com/ (customised risk management and analytic consulting)https://www.ontap.co.za/pages/hoedspruit-store-details (for all your Hoedspruit-based bathroom needs)https://flatwhiteorfoff.com/ (ask for anything other than a flat white, the answer is in the name)https://www.joinhumoni.com/ (helping international students find accommodation, work, and financial services on day one)https://www.haboomoney.com/ (making collections personalised, flexible and intelligent)https://beetlesense.ai (AI-powered day one pest detection for forestry)And since you like podcasts, I also co-create HAIghtened Senses with Christo van Zyl, which looks at the intersection between human senses and technology (and this week, flying cars)Keep well, BrendanThis interview was set up by FiveNot10, the B2B tech PR agency obsessed with simplicity. If you want to get on shows like mine, you can contact them at https://www.fivenot10.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 22, 202626 min
Accessing your home equity, with Michael Gifford (Splitero)
Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) have always made sense for borrowers, but when the Great Financial Crisis showed how contagion could undermine the pricing assumptions, they lost favour with American lenders. But they're back, redesigned, and stronger than ever. In this episode, I'm speaking with Splitero's CEO, Michael Gifford, a PropTech veteran who is helping families get the most out of their real estate by accessing their home equity. Michael is on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldgifford/Splitero is there, too, at But if you want the details, you may as well head straight to their homepage at https://www.splitero.com/You can connect with me on LinkedIn, too, at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanlegrange/Other friends of the show include:https://www.ogmara.com/ (customised risk management and analytic consulting)https://www.ontap.co.za/pages/hoedspruit-store-details (for all your Hoedspruit-based bathroom needs)https://flatwhiteorfoff.com/ (ask for anything other than a flat white, the answer is in the name)https://www.joinhumoni.com/ (helping international students find accommodation, work, and financial services on day one)https://www.haboomoney.com/ (making collections personalised, flexible and intelligent)https://beetlesense.ai (AI-powered day one pest detection for forestry)And since you like podcasts, I also co-create HAIghtened Senses with Christo van Zyl, which looks at the intersection between human senses and technology (and this week, flying cars)Keep well, BrendanThis episode was set up by Kirstin Robison from Pitch PR, a boutique firm specializing in national media for consumer and business-to-business companies. If you'd like to get onto shows like mine, reach out to them at https://pitchpublicrelations.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jun 18, 202646 min
It's private... but is it safe? With Nicolas Kipp (Credibur)
The first rule of lending money to strangers is that it is always a little easier when you're lending out someone else's money! But if you're willing to put in some work, private credit offers HNW individuals a route to strong returns, and this is where today's guest enters the chat.Credibur helps non-bank lenders and their institutional capital providers manage debt facilities and portfolios in a structured, automated, and transparent way.Nicolas Kipp can be found on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolaskipp/Creditbur is there, too, at https://www.linkedin.com/company/credibur/But you'll get all the details a lot quicker if you just head straight to their homepage at https://credibur.com/You can connect with me on LinkedIn, too, at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanlegrange/Other friends of the show include:https://www.ogmara.com/ (customised risk management and analytic consulting)https://www.ontap.co.za/pages/hoedspruit-store-details (for all your Hoedspruit-based bathroom needs)https://flatwhiteorfoff.com/ (ask for anything other than a flat white, the answer is in the name)https://www.joinhumoni.com/ (helping international students find accommodation, work, and financial services on day one)https://www.haboomoney.com/ (making collections personalised, flexible and intelligent)https://beetlesense.ai (AI-powered day one pest detection for forestry)And since you like podcasts, I also co-create HAIghtened Senses with Christo van Zyl, which looks at the intersection between human senses and technology (and this week, flying cars)Keep well, Brendan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About How to Lend Money to Strangers
A podcast about lending innovation and lending leadership in all the markets in which it takes place, however diverse those markets may be. In fact, it’s a case of ‘the more diverse the better,’ with guests from New York to New Zealand discussing everything from crypto-backed mortgages to crowd-funded loans for refugees to gamified loan journeys to AI-powered credit scores. I am the host, Brendan le Grange, and I have spent the last twenty years working in - or alongside - lenders in Africa, Asia, and Europe and I’m using that experience to find and learn from industry insiders in a series of weekly interviews. Sometimes, those interviews discuss the inspiration behind a new start-up, sometimes they look back at a career spent at the lending coal face, and sometimes they explore where the latest technologies might take us. In the end, if it shapes a lending decision, we’ll talk about how.
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