Finavator launches Michelle Beyo’s finance book worldwide with Wiley

Finavator has released Mastering the Future of Finance, a new book by CEO Michelle Beyo published globally by Wiley, after a 9-day North American pre-launch tour. The launch underscores how data, trust and technology are reshaping payments, open banking, digital identity and financial services.

Why it matters: - The book targets executives, innovators, payments leaders and financial institutions navigating fast-changing financial technology markets. - The release centers on trust, data control and digital infrastructure as core themes shaping open finance and the broader global economy. - The launch adds a new public platform for Finavator and CEO Michelle Beyo as the company expands its thought leadership in financial strategy and payments.

What happened: - Finavator announced the global release of Mastering the Future of Finance: How Data, Trust, and Tech Are Reshaping the Global Economy on Sept. 23, 2026. - Wiley published the book worldwide. - Michelle Beyo, Finavator founder and CEO, authored the book. - The release followed a 9-day, 6-city, 8-event pre-launch tour and VIP events in New York and Toronto.

The details: - Beyo appeared in Chicago, Washington, D.C., New York City and Muskoka, Ontario during the tour. - She keynoted in Chicago and at the 5th Annual reIGNITE Conference in Muskoka. - Beyo spoke at Stablecon USA in Washington, D.C. - She hosted the Open Banking Stage at MoneyLIVE North America in Chicago. - She delivered fireside chats at IgniteMN and FinovateFall in New York City. - The tour included book signings at multiple stops. - A VIP pre-launch event sponsored by Prove took place at Polsinelli in New York City. - The event was titled “Trust: The Driving Force Shaping the Future of Finance.” - Contributors included David Birch, Jane Barratt of MX and Frances Zelazny of Prove. - Beyo’s keynote at reIGNITE included a fireside chat with founder Chris Adams. - Finavator said the book draws on more than two decades of Beyo’s leadership across payments, digital identity, open banking and blockchain. - The book includes industry insights and interviews with global leaders. - The back cover features endorsements from David Birch, Carol Grunberg of AU10TIX, James Neville of Yaspa and OB Rawls of Wellesley Hills Financial. - The book covers fintech, banking-as-a-service and embedded finance. - The book also covers open data, digital ID and cybersecurity. - The book includes sections on AI, blockchain and digital currencies. - Beyo said the industry is entering a new era defined by data control, fast payments and digital trust. - Beyo said the book is meant to help leaders understand nine core elements driving change. - The goal is to help leaders build open, competitive and secure financial experiences. - The book is available in hardcover and digital formats through major booksellers and online retailers worldwide, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Wiley. - Finavator describes itself as an award-winning financial strategy and payments consultancy focused on open banking, digital identity, payment optimization and go-to-market strategies. - The company’s website is more information. - The company’s LinkedIn page is Finavator on LinkedIn.

Between the lines: - The release positions Beyo’s book as part industry playbook, part marketing vehicle for Finavator’s expertise in open banking and digital trust. - The heavy tour schedule and multiple conference appearances suggest the company is using live events to reach decision-makers in financial services. - The endorsements from industry figures aim to reinforce the book’s credibility in a crowded fintech market.

What’s next: - Finavator said Beyo will continue the global tour with panel sessions and a book signing at the Open Banking Expo in London. - Beyo is also scheduled to appear at Money20/20 USA in Las Vegas. - Finavator plans an official Canadian launch event and industry panel in Toronto’s Distillery District. - The Toronto event will be hosted by Angella Goran, CEO of RNTR. - Panelists will include Eyal Sivan, Amber Scott of Outlier Compliance Group and Braulio Lam.

The bottom line: - Finavator is pairing a global book launch with a conference circuit to push Beyo’s message that trust, data and tech will define the next phase of finance.