Banks vs fintechs, IPOs, gold loans and more — key takeaways from Global Fintech Fest 2026

The Global Fintech Fest 2026 saw key announcements and views from leading bankers, fintech executives and investors. In interviews with CNBC-TV18 on the sidelines of the event, they discussed bank-fintech competition, lending stress, IPOs, acquisitions and the expansion of digital financial services. Here are eight key takeaways from GFF 2026.