Fintech News

In this interview, Pablo Blasco, Director of Fintech Spain, shares his insights from over 25 years in strategic consulting, teaching and authoring Fintech Banking. From the birth of Spain’s fintech ecosystem (just 37 startups back then) to today’s waves of robo-advisors, open banking, crypto, blockchain and AI, Pablo explains why people must stay at the center of transformation.

Trade Republic, under the leadership of Pablo López, is revolutionizing the savings and investment landscape in Spain. With over one million clients and rapid product innovation, the fintech is making investment accessible to all, offering products ranging from private equity to fixed income starting from one euro. López emphasizes the importance of financial education, long-term planning, and democratizing financial access to build a diversified, sustainable investment culture in Spain.

Brazilian fintech Dock is reshaping financial inclusion across Latin America with its modular banking technology and bold expansion strategy. Led by Javier Navarro Pulecio, the company’s entry into the Colombian market highlights how digital innovation, open banking, and collaborations with giants like Visa are redefining access to financial services for millions. From real-time payments to cloud-native banking platforms, Dock is bringing Brazil’s fintech expertise to the entire region.

In the world of banking innovation, some stories not only capture attention but also inspire. One of them is Vivid Money, a neobank born in the same wave as giants like Revolut and N26, now undergoing a remarkable strategic transformation.