This episode kicks off our 2026 Outlook podcast series. In this episode, Craig Jeffery speaks with Stephane Lintner of Jiko, Michel D'Abranches of Monkey, and Leo Gil of Bottomline to share fintech perspectives on 2026 predictions, including AI adoption, stablecoins, payment fraud, liquidity strategies, and the rising role of treasury in procurement and risk management.

Additional episodes in this series will feature additional fintech leaders, perspectives from banks, and a consultant view from Strategic Treasurer. Listen in for strategic insights to guide your year ahead. Find this and all upcoming episodes at strategictreasurer.com/podcast.

Company Websites: Jiko: https://jiko.io Monkey: https://monkeytech.com Bottomline: https://www.bottomline.com

Note: Michel D'Abranches clarified that references to "static discount rate" should be "static rate," and that treasurers are shifting toward multi-funder models to enhance liquidity through competitive rates. His mention of SPVs was meant to highlight the growing focus on risk, transparency, and audit-readiness in 2026.

2026 Outlook Series with Special Fintech Guests: Part 1