Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS
Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS

1031. Insights: How OpenAI is shaping the future of financial services

22 January 2026 47:57 11:FS

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About this episode:

On this week’s episode, host David Barton-Grimley is joined by Matt Weaver, Head of Solutions for EMEA at OpenAI, to explore the impact OpenAI is having on the financial services industry - and the meaningful collaborations taking place between the sector and the AI innovation giant.

We discuss how AI is becoming the operating system for financial services as institutions move beyond chatbots and experimentation; how OpenAI is helping Europe’s financial sector adopt AI safely and responsibly; and how AI can strengthen Europe’s competitiveness in financial services.

This week's guest:

  • Matt Weaver - Head of Solutions Engineering - EMEA at OpenAI

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