As the year approaches its end, our team has updated our article on Fintech Influencers to Follow on Linkedin 2025. Do check out the 2025 article as those influencers are still around and influencing the fintech space. By no means a definitive list, below are 10 fintech influencers, or finfluencers, from established industry leaders to regional micro-influencers whose insights make them essential follows in 2026. Be sure to check out the bonus content at the end, we’ve included an additional 15 financial micro-influencers to follow on Linkedin via region!
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#1 Sopnendu Mohanty – CEO, Global Finance & Technology Network
Region: Global (APAC focus)
Followers: 48k+
Why follow: Former Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Chief FinTech Officer; now influencing cross-border fintech policy and digital infrastructure. Sharp insights into AI regulation, digital public goods, and global payments.
#2 Paolo Sironi – Global Research Leader, IBM
Region: Global (EU)
Followers: 45k+
Why follow: Deep thinking on AI, digital banking transformation, and platform economics. One of the most consistent fintech thought-leaders on LinkedIn.
#3 Dr Leda Glyptis – Author, Speaker, Fintech Transformation Leader
Region: UK / Europe
Followers: 18k+
Why follow: Author of Bankers Like Us; expect bold commentary on legacy banking, digital transformation, and culture change.
#4 Brett King – Futurist & Author, “Bank 4.0”
Region: Global
Followers: 56k+
Why follow: Bank futurist, speaker and host of the Breaking Banks podcast. His posts track the future of finance, AI, and digital identity.
#5 Ron Shevlin – Chief Research Officer, Cornerstone Advisors
Region: U.S.
Followers: 32k
Why follow: Known for data-driven insights and sharp takes on banking, customer experience, fintech partnerships, and consumer behaviour.
#6 Jim Marous — Speaker, Publisher, Podcast Host
Region: U.S.
Followers: 249k+
Why follow: With a focus on digital banking innovation, Jim is a go-to authority for benchmarks and transformation insights.
#7 Nicole Casperson – Founder, Fintech Is Femme
Region: U.S.
Followers: 17k+
Why follow: One of the most influential voices advocating for women in fintech. Builds accessible content on fintech leadership, culture and growth.
#8 Richard Turrin – Author, “Cashless” & “Innovation Lab Excellence”
Region: APAC (Shanghai)
Followers: 52k+
Why follow: A go-to voice on CBDCs, payments innovation, China’s fintech landscape and global digital finance trends.
#9 Anndy Lian – Web3 & Fintech Strategist
Region: APAC (Singapore, Korea)
Followers: 25k+
Why follow: Popular among Asian fintech followers; offers bite-sized commentary on digital assets, regulation, blockchain use-cases, and fintech investment.
#10 Susanne Chishti — UK/EU
Region: UK/EU
Followers: 40k+
Why follow: Experienced Board Member, Chair at FINTECH Circle & Non-Executive Director at Crown Agents Bank (CAB Payments PLC) – Chair of ESG Sub-Committee. Fintech Investor, FTSE Board Member, Keynote Speaker. Fintech leadership, startup ecosystems, drives big European conversations and awards.
Regional Micro-Influencers for Finance
These creators frequently outperform big names on engagement rate, especially within their regions. Because their audiences are niche (fintech founders, product teams, payments professionals), engagement is more targeted.
They share trends you won’t find in global reports, e.g.:
- Kenya’s digital banking models
- Brazil’s PIX-driven fintech boom
- Middle Eastern super-app ecosystems
- Southeast Asian cross-border payments
They can also be more approachable for co-marketing, podcasts, webinars and fintech brand partnerships.
Europe (EMEA) / UK Influencers
#1 Theodora Lau
Focus: Fintech for good, inclusion
Why: Strong voice in ethical innovation.
#2 Dave Birch
Focus: Payments, digital identity
Why: One of the most respected (and funniest) minds in European payments.
#3 Paolo Sironi
Focus: WealthTech, risk tech, investment platforms
Why: Brings clarity to the intersection of finance + analytics.
#4 Kat Parsons
Focus: Women in fintech, challenger banks, LGBTQ+
Why: Very high comment-to-follower ratio. Great for community engagement.
Focus: Fintech marketing, startup growth
Why: Consistent engagement, popular with early-stage fintech audiences.
USA Influencers
#6 Brett King
Focus: Future of finance, AI in banking
Why follow: Consistently drives conversation on the future of money.
#7 Ron Shevlin
Focus: Banking, fintech research
Why follow: Data-backed insights + sarcasm + actual analysis.
MENA (UAE, KSA) Influencers
Focus: Islamic fintech, digital transformation
Why follow: Highly influential in MENA banking circles.
#9 Nameer Khan
Focus: MENA fintech ecosystem
Why: Chairman of MENA Fintech Association; extremely active in shaping regulation.
#10 Faisal Khan (Micro-voice edition)
Focus: Cross-border payments
Why: Viral explainer videos with high shareability in the GCC community.
Africa Influencers
#11 Shola Akinlade
Focus: Payments, African banking innovation
Why: Co-founder insights with large influence on West Africa’s fintech direction.
#12 Odunayo Eweniyi
Focus: Female-led fintechs, savings/investments
Why: Strong youth and startup following; great authentic engagement.
APAC (Asia-Pacific Influencers
#13 Sopnendu Mohanty — Singapore
Focus: Regulation, innovation, fintech guidelines
Why: MAS influence = critical voice in APAC fintech.
#14 Nicole Nguyen — Vietnam/SEA
Focus: Blockchain, digital assets
Why: High engagement in SEA fintech communities.
LATAM (Brazil, Mexico) Influencers
#15 Alejo López
Focus: Digital payments, SME banking
Why: with 12k+ followers, Alejo has a slightly smaller audience to our major influencers but he has high regional interaction and real discussion.
2026, Year Of The Fintechs
2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for fintech with AI-powered banking, digital public infrastructure, and embedded finance transitioning from buzzwords to real commercial models.
Following the right fintech voices on LinkedIn keeps you plugged into:
- Industry shifts
- Regional nuances
- Insights that shape opinion
- Consumer behaviour
- Funding and partnership trends
Whether you’re a founder, marketer, or financial services leader, these influencers give you a smart, global and regionally diverse feed.
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