London Fintech Podcast

LFP 268 – Unlocking data privacy & financial crime, with Enveil Founder Ellison-Anne Williams
Watch the video episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQt73hUb5Zs&t=756s
In the latest episode of the London Fintech Podcast, we sit down with Ellison Anne Williams, founder and CEO of Enveil, to explore the critical role of data privacy and privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) in the fight against financial crime.
Ellison Anne shares her expertise in homomorphic encryption and secure data collaboration, highlighting how financial institutions can leverage sensitive data while maintaining compliance with evolving regulations. The discussion covers key challenges in data privacy, the importance of operational pilots, and how PETs are reshaping the regulatory landscape.
The episode also examines the cultural barriers that hinder data sharing, the UK’s leading role in PET adoption, and how institutions can quantify the return on investment for secure data-sharing initiatives. Ellison Anne offers invaluable insights into entrepreneurship, the power of belief in one’s vision, and the future of privacy in fintech.
Topics Covered:
• The growing importance of data privacy in financial services
• How PETs enable secure cross-border data collaboration
• Advancements in homomorphic encryption and secure computation
• The role of operational pilots in demonstrating PET effectiveness
• Regulatory trends shaping the future of privacy and compliance
• Cultural and institutional barriers to effective data sharing
• The UK’s pioneering role in privacy-enhancing technology adoption
• How financial institutions can measure the ROI of PETs
• Why education and awareness are crucial for technology adoption
• Lessons in entrepreneurship and leadership from Ellison Anne
Tune in to discover how cutting-edge privacy technologies are transforming financial services and the fight against financial crime.
Learn More:
Tony Clark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tclark100/
The London Fintech Podcast: https://londonfintechpodcast.com
Ellison Anne Williams: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellison-anne-williams-98102a127/
Enveil: https://www.enveil.com/