Contributors

Daniel is Founder and CEO at FXC Intelligence. Daniel is a leading influencer in the global payments space internationally. He is frequently invited to speak at industry conferences and provide insights and data on the sector. Daniel is widely quoted across the sector including in The Economist, Wall Street Journal, Reuters and Daniel is also a contributor for Forbes.com. FXC Intelligence's weekly industry newsletter is the most widely read in the international payments market.

Alex is a former Research Analyst at FXC Intelligence, where he mainly focused on generating insights from international payments and transactions data. Prior to joining FXC Intelligence, he worked as an analyst in the cards and retail banking industries, and also has experience working in China. Alex has a degree in Mandarin and Spanish from the University of Edinburgh.

Andrej is a Research Analyst at FXC Intelligence. Andrej works on the cost and structure of cross-border payments, with a strong focus on fees arising from international usage of payment cards. Before joining FXC Intelligence, Andrej obtained a degree in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics.

Adeyanju is a former Business Analyst at FXC Intelligence with a passion for data to derive insights and storytelling. Adeyanju’s quest to know what makes people tick birthed her passion and pursuit in the fintech payment space. Before joining FXC Intelligence, Adeyanju worked with Kantar where she focused on consumer insights. She has a Master's degree in Business Analytics from Manchester Metropolitan University.

Arinola is a Business Analyst at FXC Intelligence, where she focuses on international payments data and industry trends in the e-wallet space. Before joining FXC Intelligence, Arinola worked in economic consulting. She has a degree in Behavioural and Economic Science from the University of Warwick.

Billy is a Research Manager at FXC Intelligence. He focuses on analysing data and generating insights from card transactions and international payments. Previously, Billy worked as a director at a top 10 fintech startup listed by Deloitte for Open Banking and worked at an investment firm and a bank for payments. He has spoken at fintech conferences in the UK, US, Europe and Asia and has been interviewed by the Discovery Channel for fintech in Asia. Billy has a degree in Global Business Systems Management from City University of Hong Kong and studied at Aarhus University in Denmark and Tsinghua University in China.

Callum is a Senior Sub-Editor at FXC Intelligence, editing reports, news and analysis to support the company’s weekly content and client projects. Before joining FXC Intelligence, he worked as a B2B editor covering a broad range of topics, including energy, packaging and the food and beverage industries. He has a BA in English and American Literature from the University of Kent.

Cameron is Head of Platform Products at FXC Intelligence, where he focuses on pricing data within the FX and payments industry. He has written comprehensive reports about trends within the money transfer industry, and has previous experience with equity research and microfinance. Cameron has a MA in International Political Economy from King’s College London, and a BA in Political Science from The University of the South.

Cristina is an Associate Product Manager at FXC Intelligence. She focuses on the key trends driving global payments such as the emergence of mobile money and mobile wallets the increasing use of dynamic pricing. Before joining FXC Intelligence, Cristina worked at a research consultancy. Cristina has a degree in Economics and Business from University College London.

Harriet is a Research Analyst at FXC Intelligence. She primarily focuses on pricing data from within the cross-border payments industry, studying its role within international transfers, transactions and cryptocurrency. Harriet previously worked at a market intelligence and consultancy firm specialising in banking technology. She has a degree in History from the University of Bristol.

Ian is VP of Cards & Global Indices at FXC Intelligence. Ian has worked to develop price tracking of banks and non-bank providers, advise on market entry strategies, oversee surveys of both consumers and business users of FX payment providers. Previously, Ian worked at Dun & Bradstreet in their Country Risk Department on international payment risk; worked as a consultant for the World Bank and EUI amongst others. Ian has a masters in International Development from the LSE, focused on social research methods, and a doctorate in Neuroscience from McGill University.

James McKee is a Data Product Manager at FXC Intelligence. He is fascinated with the international payments market and has a desire to understand what makes it tick. James utilises a range of analysis techniques to develop FXC dashboards and other analytical tools to help clients better understand the drivers of business and pricing. James completed a Master’s degree in physics from the University of Oxford.

Joe is a Senior Copywriter at FXC Intelligence, writing and editing reports, news and analysis to support the company’s weekly content and client projects. Before joining FXC Intelligence, he worked as a B2B copywriter, journalist and editor covering a broad range of topics, including technology, transport, retail and the food and beverage industries. He has a BA in Philosophy from the University of Warwick.

Kinda is a former Research Manager at FXC intelligence, where she focused on building data and insights within the FX, payment, fintech (such as cryptocurrencies) and ecommerce industries. She contributed to the creation of remittance pricing datasets. Previously, Kinda worked at the GSMA where she focused on the uses of frontier technology for good in emerging markets and supported the engagement with FCDO country offices through research and capacity building. Kinda also has a broad experience in Economic and International Affairs, having worked at the Economic Department of the French Embassy overseas as an Economic and Trade Advisor and at Défense Conseil International in Paris. Kinda earned an MSc in International Business from KEDGE Bordeaux Business School and a Master’s degree in International Affairs and Languages from Paris Sorbonne University.

Lucy is Head of Content & Editor-in-Chief at FXC Intelligence, overseeing all content and taking deep dives into the trends and data driving changes in payments. Before joining FXC Intelligence, Lucy worked as a technology journalist and editor, interviewing CEOs and major names across enterprise technology, including fintech. She has an MSc in Development Anthropology from Durham University.

Manon is a Research Manager at FXC Intelligence. She focuses on collecting and analysing pricing data, as well as generating insights within the cross-border payment, e-commerce and cryptocurrency industry. She has a strong interest in understanding the latest trends and technologies impacting the fintech world. Before joining FXC Intelligence, Manon worked in market research in the Home and Technology sectors. Manon has an MSc in International Project Management from ESCP Europe and a Master’s degree in Risk and Quality Management from Sciences Po Rennes.

Niece is a Data Journalism Intern at FXC Intelligence, writing reports and analysis to support the company’s weekly content and projects. She has a passion for finding insights and telling stories from financial data. She has an MSc in Media, Communication and Development from LSE and a BSc in Political Economy from King’s College London.

Valentina is a former Research Analyst at FXC Intelligence, with a passion for the payments and fintech world. Being curious by nature, Valentina enjoys getting to the bottom of things and understand the true drivers of companies and the market. Before joining FXC Intelligence, Valentina completed a MSc in International Management at the University of Trento and worked in market research, focusing on payments.