Fintech in Europe: AI, regulation & emerging hubs
Fintech in Europe: AI, regulation & emerging hubs  
Podcast: London Fintech Podcast
Published On: Wed Sep 24 2025
Description: 🎙️ In this episode of the London Fintech Podcast, Tony Clark speaks with Mike Brennan of Finch Capital and AI innovator Parsa Ghaffari about the evolution of fintech in Europe and the impact of AI on financial services.They discuss the development of new fintech hubs, the integration of AI across business functions, and how regulation and technology are shaping operating models.The conversation also explores the concept of “peak engineering” and what it could mean for the next phase of digital transformation in finance.📌 Topics covered:The changing fintech landscape in Europe AI applications in financial servicesEmerging fintech hubs across the regionRegulation and its role in shaping adoptionThe idea of “peak engineering” in technologyAI integration into business workflowsIndustry perspectives on digital transformation🔗 Learn More:Tony Clark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tclark100/The London Fintech Podcast: https://londonfintechpodcast.comParsa Ghaffari: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parsa-ghaffari-a7300a24/Mike Brennan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebrennan/Finch Capital: https://finchcapital.com/NextWave Consulting: https://www.nxwave.com/The State of European Fintech: https://finchcapital.com/research-reports/State_of_European_Fintech_2025_All.pdGo Beyond The Podcast: https://resources.nxwave.com/hub/london-fintech-podcast?nav=aHViX3BhZ2U6NTY%3D&c=cG9zdDo5OTMzNTQ%3D