Panel 7 : VERTICAL FINTECH TO THE SERVICE OF SMEs

PANEL
Shane Murphy, CEO, Ownr
Andrea Kando, Chief Payments & Strategy Officer, Touch Bistro
Chris Poshni, Head of Sales, Wix POS, Wix
MODERATOR
Marc Hollenberg, Chief Operations Officer, Moneris
As small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play an increasingly vital role in the global economy, it becomes clear that traditional financial services often fail to address their unique needs. This gap has driven the rise of vertical fintech, offering tailored solutions that empower SMEs with innovative financial tools and services. How does vertical fintech specifically address the challenges faced by SMEs in accessing financial services? What are some successful examples of vertical fintech solutions that have significantly benefited SMEs? What are the broader implications of this trend for the traditional banking sector and its approach to servicing SMEs?