Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS

About this episode: We’re all looking for the perfect partner- whether in life or business. And in today’s fast-moving fintech world, the right partnership can make or break your product. In 2025, digital innovation is reshaping how companies collaborate. According to Deloitte, over 70% of fintech product launches now involve a strategic partner and cross-company collaboration has doubled in just three years. Partnerships aren’t optional anymore, they’re essential. From scaling faster to innovating smarter, teaming up is often the only path to market success. Join host Benjamin Ensor and a panel of experts as they dive into the new rules of product partnerships: Because in fintech, finding “the one” is just the beginning. This week's guests: Deniz Oran- Head of Payment Partnerships EMEA at Google Mo Damman, Head of Card Network and Product Partnerships at Adyen Veronica Glab -Strategic Partnerships lead at Juice Ventures -- Support our sponsors: If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4.22% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, if you fund your new account with £5,000 in the first 30 days, you'll get £100 cashback. T&C's apply. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tide.co/fintech⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for full terms and use code 'FINTECH' to get started" -- Links to check out: After Dark is back! ⁠Tickets are available here.⁠ Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- About 11:FS At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About this episode: Content warning: This episode includes discussions of suicide, which some listeners may find distressing. Please take care while listening Host Kate Moody, Fintech Strategy Director is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. This week's guests: Megan Caywood, CEO at Caywood Grant Evans, VP of WorldPay Oliver Smith, Head of Content @ Money20/20 Europe Stories covered on the podcast: On this week’s episode, we dive into why Visa is halting its open banking operations in the U.S., amid growing regulatory challenges. Square has made its product roadmap publicly available - but what are the pros and cons of such transparency? We also explore why Revolut is offering free subway tickets to its U.S. customers, and examine The Commonwealth Bank of Australia's surprising reversal on its decision to replace call centre staff with AI. Plus, we take a closer look at the latest UK supermarket price hikes that have sparked widespread outrage across the country. Timestamps: Intro - (00:00) ⁠Visa halts open banking operations in US amid regulatory challenge- (05:46) Square Mixes Bitcoin, Loans and Kiosks in ‘Open Roadmap’ - (19:33) Revolut offering free subway rides to new NYC customers- (33:55) CommBank reverses plan to replace call centre staff with AI - (43:36) Bunq hit with €2.6m fine by Dutch central bank- (52:23) Customers feeling raw after Tesco adds 25p to price of a meal deal- (54:43) -- Support our sponsors: If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4.22% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, if you fund your new account with £5,000 in the first 30 days, you'll get £100 cashback. T&C's apply. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠tide.co/fintech⁠⁠⁠⁠ for full terms and use code 'FINTECH' to get started" -- After Dark is back! ⁠⁠Tickets are available here.⁠⁠ -- About 11:FS At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- Links to check out: Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp community,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to our Bitesized newsletter -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About this episode: As a long, hot summer in fintech rumbles on, we thought we’d take a closer look at what’s heating up the industry right now - stablecoins. Once a niche corner of crypto, stablecoins are now reshaping everything from cross-border payments and corporate treasury to on-chain finance and consumer savings. With an estimated $230–$270 billion in circulation and growing adoption from major players - Stripe, in 2025, launched stablecoin-powered accounts in over 100 countries; PayPal teamed with Coinbase to promote its PYUSD stablecoin; and Visa expanded its settlement system to support PYUSD and other tokens - stablecoins are no longer just for trading. They’re becoming the rails of the next-gen financial system. In this episode, David Barton-Grimley is joined by an expert panel to unpack why stablecoins are exploding in popularity, how regulatory clarity in the EU and beyond is fuelling institutional adoption, and what it all means for the future of global finance. This week's guests: Anthony Oduu Co-founder at Verto FX Neil Chopra, Head of Strategy & Business Development at Fireblocks Morgan Krupetsky, VP of OnChain Finance at Ava Labs -- Support our sponsors: If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4.22% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, if you fund your new account with £5,000 in the first 30 days, you'll get £100 cashback. T&C's apply. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠tide.co/fintech⁠⁠⁠⁠ for full terms and use code 'FINTECH' to get started" -- Links to check out: After Dark is back! Tickets are available here. Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- About 11:FS At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠⁠⁠ -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About this episode: Host David Barton Grimley, Director of Startegy and Head of Product at 11:FS is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. This week's guests: Anine de Kock, Head of Partnerships at Peach Payments Jason Saltzman, Head of Insights at CB Insights Chantal Swainston, Founder of The Heard Also featuring a voice note from Joe Colchester, Head of Product at 11:FS Pulse. Stories covered on the podcast: We dig into why Klarna is making major moves with its BNPL loans in the US. Monzo steps into the mobile space, riding high on impressive customer satisfaction ratings. We also take a closer look at Robinhood’s brand-new AI investing tool and what it could mean for your money. Elsewhere, Peach Payments launches real-time payment features in the South African market -we find out what that means for merchants and users alike. And yes, there’s time for another essential podcast discussion... this week, it’s all about biscuits, thanks to Zopa’s latest marketing campaign. Timestamps: Intro - (00:00) Klarna to sell $26bn of US BNPL loans - (06:03) Monzo to offer customers mobile plans - (16:48) Robinhood UK rolls out AI investing assistant to decode market movements-(31:32) Peach Payments introduces real-time clearance payouts - (41:42) Starling extends business banking suite with Ember acquisition- (52:47) Zopa marketing stunt invites consumers to bite into Biscuit - (53:54) -- Support our sponsors: If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4.22% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, if you fund your new account with £5,000 in the first 30 days, you'll get £100 cashback. T&C's apply. Visit ⁠⁠⁠tide.co/fintech⁠⁠⁠ for full terms and use code 'FINTECH' to get started" -- After Dark is back! ⁠Tickets are available here.⁠ -- About 11:FS At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- Links to check out: Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp community,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About this episode: AI has already delivered impressive gains - from streamlining back-office operations to powering conversational assistants. But Agentic AI represents an entirely new frontier. These systems don’t just respond - they act. They make decisions, take initiative, and operate on behalf of users with a level of autonomy that could fundamentally reshape how banks and financial institutions serve their customers. So, what’s still missing? What barriers are holding us back? And most importantly, what needs to happen for Agentic AI to deliver real value - for both customers and institutions? In this episode, David Barton-Grimley is joined by Gradient Labs, who recently worked with a major UK bank to implement Agentic AI in a way that didn’t just automate, but truly transformed critical customer interactions. Alongside a panel of experts, the conversation digs into the biggest challenges around ownership, regulation, and trust. Is Agentic AI the future of customer experience - or just the latest tech buzzword? You’re about to find out. This week's guests: Dimitri Masin - CEO at Gradient Labs Tim Elder - Chief Product Officer at Multiply Aditi Subbarao - Strategic Partnerships Lead, Instabase Find out more about Gradient Labs -- Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- About 11:FS At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠⁠ -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About this episode: Join host Benjamin Ensor from 11:FS as he teams up with an expert panel to explore the week’s biggest stories across fintech, banking, and the broader financial services landscape. This week's guests: Aaron Carpenter, CEO at Transact Pay Bruno Diniz, Managing Partner at Spiralem Theodora Lau, Founder of Unconventional Ventures Also featuring a voice note from Daniel Kornitzer, VP of Global Partnerships at EBANX Stories covered on the podcast: This week, there's major payments news as Stripe and EBANX team up to bring Pix to SME clients in Brazil. Brex has secured a payments license to operate in the EU-but what does that mean for its IPO ambitions? We're also joined by TransactPay to unpack their recent acquisition by Marqeta and what it means for both companies. Meanwhile, Cambodia's Wing Bank has launched the country's first combined credit and debit card, and we take a closer look at the acquisition rumours swirling around UK fintech unicorn GoCardless. And finally, the creator of a beloved UK chocolate bar has sparked a national debate over shrinkflation... Timestamps: Intro - (00:00) Stripe Gives Businesses Access to Pix Via EBANX Partnership- (06:22) ⁠Brex secures payment licence to serve EU- (19:28) Marqeta Acquires TransActPay to Bolster Card Program Management- (36:06) Cambodia's Wing Bank issues 2-in-1 combined debit and credit card -(45:51) UK fintech unicorn GoCardless in acquisition talks-⁠ (45:51)⁠⁠Freddo bar creator would be ‘rolling in his grave’ at its price today, daughter says ⁠- (56:29) -- Support our sponsors: If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4.22% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, if you fund your new account with £5,000 in the first 30 days, you'll get £100 cashback. T&C's apply. Visit ⁠⁠tide.co/fintech⁠⁠ for full terms and use code 'FINTECH' to get started" -- After Dark is back! Tickets are available here. -- About 11:FS At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- Links to check out: Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp community,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About this episode: London was the fintech capital. Smart regulation. Absurd levels of talent. Mountains of capital. All crammed inside the M25 like a pressure cooker. And for years, it worked. We weren’t just on the map. We were the map - the bloody compass, even. But fast forward to today, and it doesn’t feel like we’re top dog anymore. London’s not punching like it used to. So… what happened? More importantly - what now? In this episode, host David M. Brear and a panel of knowledgeable guests ask: is London still leading the world in fintech and tech innovation, or has the crown quietly slipped? This week's guests: Valentina Kristensen - Corporate Affairs Director at OakNorth Oliver Smith - Freelance Journalist -- Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- Support our sponsors If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, if you fund your new account with £5,000 in the first 30 days, you'll get £100 cashback. T&C's apply. Visit ⁠⁠tide.co/fintech⁠⁠ for full terms and use code 'FINTECH' to get started" -- About 11:FS At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠⁠ -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fintech Insider is about to hit 1000 episodes! We’re celebrating this epic milestone with a very special Fintech Insider: After Dark. Join fellow fintech fans for an evening of food, drinks, and good vibes as we bring you a live edition of our news podcast featuring your fave Fintech Insiders. Tickets are free and available right now at 11fs.com/afterdark When: Wednesday 24th September from 6pm Where: Village Underground, London Our panel so far: 🎙️ David M. Brear - Group CEO at 11:FS 🎙️ Ross Gallagher - Head of Consulting at 11:FS 🎙️ Marcin Glogowski - SVP Managing Director for Europe and UK CEO at Marqeta See you there! This edition of After Dark is sponsored by Marqeta and Fireblocks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About this episode: Join host Ross Gallagher from 11:FS as he teams up with an expert panel to explore the week’s biggest stories across fintech, banking, and the broader financial services landscape. This week's guests: Brian Spurling - Head of EMEA at Cogo Jasper Sneff Nanni - Managing Principal at FS Vector Ruth Foxe Blader - Managing Partner, Foxe Capital Stories covered on the podcast: This week, we delve into Revolut’s bid for a U.S. banking licence, examining it in the context of its prolonged “mobilisation” phase here in the UK. Cogo has launched a new electronification tool aimed at helping homeowners and vehicle owners save money - they join us to talk us through it. We also cover a record-breaking funding round by Alaan in the UAE, while Klarna is back in the spotlight - could an IPO revival be on the cards? Host Ross shares his thoughts on Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licences and Coinbase’s latest TV ad, which has stirred debate in the UK... This week's guests: Timestamps: Intro - (00:00) ⁠Revolut weighs buying US bank to get licence⁠ - (06:22) Cogo strengthens product portfolio with the launch of electrification tool - (19:28) ⁠AI-powered fintech Alaan raises $48m, one of the largest Series A rounds in MENA- (36:06) ⁠Klarna considers autumn IPO revival- (45:51) ⁠Hong Kong to issue first stablecoin licences in early 2026⁠ - (56:29) ⁠Coinbase’s UK musical ad hits a nerve - sparking debate from crypto fans to founders- (58:04) -- Support our sponsors If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, if you fund your new account with £5,000 in the first 30 days, you'll get £100 cashback. T&C's apply. Visit ⁠tide.co/fintech⁠ for full terms and use code 'FINTECH' to get started" -- About 11:FS At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠⁠⁠ -- Links to check out: Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp community,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About this episode: This week’s episode is brought to you by someone who truly lives at the intersection of regulation and innovation: Colin Payne, Head of Innovation at the FCA. If you’re not familiar with the FCA - the Financial Conduct Authority - it’s one of the UK’s key financial regulators. Think of it like the SEC in the US: overseeing markets to ensure they’re fair, transparent, and safe. But Colin isn’t just observing the future - he’s actively shaping it. Join David Brear, Group CEO at 11:FS, as he dives into Colin’s unique journey and uncovers what it really means to lead innovation at the FCA. This is a conversation that left David buzzing with positivity long after the mics were off - and one you definitely won’t want to miss. This week's guests: Colin Payne - Head of Innovation at the FCA -- Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- About 11:FS At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠⁠ -- Support our sponsors: If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4.22% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, if you fund your new account with £5,000 in the first 30 days, you'll get £100 cashback. T&C's apply. Visit ⁠tide.co/fintech⁠ for full terms and use code 'FINTECH' to get started" -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About this episode: Join hosts Laura Watkins and Ross Gallagher from 11:FS as they team up with an expert panel to explore the week’s biggest stories across fintech, banking, and the broader financial services landscape. This week's guests: Michael Carter - Senior Policy Advisor at Innovate Finance Sophie Guibaud - Strategic Sparring Partner, Building Alpha Stories covered on the podcast: We discuss the UAE overtaking the UK in global fintech rankings, PayPal launching its new ‘Pay with Crypto’ feature, NatWest signing a formal agreement with PEXA to integrate its digital property exchange platform for remortgage transactions, Wise shareholders voting to move the company’s primary stock listing to the US, Australians making over 4 billion mobile wallet payments in the past year, and Revolut allowing 16–17‑year‑olds to upgrade from child accounts to controlled personal accounts for greater financial independence. This week's guests: Timestamps: Intro - (00:00) UAE usurps UK in global fintech rankings - (04:42) PayPal unveils 'Pay with Crypto' feature - (18:28) NatWest adopts Pexa digital remortgage platform - (33:58) Wise votes in favour of US listing despite share class controversy - (44:44) Australians embrace digital banking as digital wallet use surges - (55:04) Revolut offers financial independence to 16-17 year olds - (57:33) Check out Ross's article Download our Homebuying report -- Support our sponsors If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4.22% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, if you fund your new account with £5,000 in the first 30 days, you'll get £100 cashback. T&C's apply. Visit tide.co/fintech for full terms and use code 'FINTECH' to get started" -- About 11:FS At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠⁠ -- Links to check out: Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp community,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About this episode: Small and medium-sized businesses -or SMEs - are the backbone of the global economy. But despite their vital role in the financial ecosystem, they’re still too often overlooked and underserved. This week, we’re putting SMEs back in the spotlight - and for good reason. You might be thinking, “Haven’t we covered this before?” And yes, we have. But in 2025, the challenges have evolved - and so must our solutions. So, how can we better meet the needs of SMEs, not just locally, but globally? What real steps can we take to close the gap? At 11:FS, we never stop banging the drum for SMEs - and in this episode Benjamin Ensor is joined by a brilliant lineup of experts ready to tackle the hard questions and explore what comes next. This week's guests: Conrad Ford, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at Allica Bank Robin Jones, Co-lead iwocaPay Hanna Sommer, Director of GTM & Strategic Partnerships at Liberis -- Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- About 11:FS At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠ -- Support our sponsors: If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4.48% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, get the best rates for free for 12 months at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tide.co/insider⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About this episode: Host Benjamin Ensor, Director of Research and Strategy at 11:FS, is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. Stories covered on the podcast: This week, Monzo begins migrating its investment accounts to Seccl, and we’re joined by Seccl to unpack what this means for users and the wider platform. We also explore Pipe’s latest move into AI, with the unveiling of powerful new agent technology. As Buy Now, Pay Later regulation tightens, even the smallest loans may soon require affordability checks — but what could this mean for providers and consumers alike? Plus: Stripe acquires Orum to boost real-time payments, Sam Altman shares fresh concerns about AI’s future, and we ask — should fintech be on the school curriculum? Young voices weigh in. This week's guests: Claurelle Rakipovic- Chief Product Officer at Pipe James Holmes - Chief Commercial Officer at Seccl Neil Kadagathur- CEO and Founder of Creditspring Also featuring a voice note from: Stephany Kirkpatrick - Founder and CEO of Orum, from Episode 793 of Fintech Insider News Timestamps Intro - (00:00) Monzo migrates investment accounts to Seccl- (05:22) Pipe unveils new AI agents to supercharge growth - (17:21) New ‘buy now, pay later’ affordability checks may cover even smallest loans-(36:21) Stripe Acquires Orum for Undisclosed Amount -(46:00) Sam Altman fears AI-enabled fraud crisis - (55:28) Young People Call for Change: 84% of Kids and Teens Want to See Financial Education on the New National Curriculum - (57:11) -- About 11:FS At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠ -- Links to check out: Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp community,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About this episode: Today, we're zooming in on one of the hottest buzzwords in financial services: personalisation. But we're not just talking about your bank app greeting you by name - we're asking the big questions: 👉 What really makes an experience feel personal? 👉 Is it smarter product suggestions, or a full-on redesign of how value is delivered to you? In this episode, David Barton-Grimley breaks down how banks and fintechs are using personalisation to win hearts (and market share). From AI and chatbots to data-driven insights, we’ll explore how emerging tech is transforming static financial tools into dynamic digital companions. We’ll also tackle the trust factor: how much data are people actually willing to share, and what do they expect in return? With 91% of consumers saying personalised recommendations boost their engagement, this episode is your cheat sheet for building loyalty, staying relevant, and standing out in a crowded market. Tune in - because when it comes to the future of finance, it’s personal. This week's guests: Daniel Gold - CEO of Stratiphy Fernanda Dobal - Director of Product at Cleo Ken Hart - CEO of Snowdrop Solutions -- Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- About 11:FS At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠11fs.com/ventures -- Support our sponsors: If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4.48% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, get the best rates for free for 12 months at ⁠⁠⁠⁠tide.co/insider⁠⁠⁠⁠. -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About this episode: Host David Barton-Grimley, Fintech Strategy Director at 11:FS, is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. Stories covered on the podcast: JPMorgan is reportedly planning to charge fintech companies for access to customer data. Elsewhere, we explore what this development could mean for the industry. Wise joins us to discuss their latest partnership with UniCredit - a European first. In other news, Bilt's valuation has soared to $10.75 billion following a $250 million funding round. Is Lloyds Banking Group considering a takeover of Curve? And which British soap opera has been breaking the rules by promoting a fintech product on their show? This week's guests: Jason Mikula - Founder of Fintech Business Weekly Julie Arnoux - Europe Commercial Head, Wise Platform Veronica Glab - Independent FinTech Strategist Also featuring a voice note from: Phoebe Chibuzo Hugh - Head of Insurance at Monzo Timestamps Intro - (00:00) JPMorgan reportedly intends to charge fintechs for customer data - (05:14) UniCredit Becomes First Major Bank in Europe to Launch Fast, Secure Foreign-Currency Payments Through Partnership With Wise Platform - (17:33) Bilt's valuation soars to $10.75bn following $250m funding round - (31:45) Lloyds Banking in talks to buy digital wallet provider Curve - (39:36) Monzo Unveils Flexible Home Insurance for Homeowners - (47:14) Hollyoaks, a British Soap Opera is ruled to have breached Ofcom rules by promoting fintech app in episode - (49:16) -- About 11:FSAt 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at 11fs.com/ventures -- Support our sponsors: If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4.48% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, get the best rates for free for 12 months at ⁠⁠⁠tide.co/insider⁠⁠⁠. -- Links to check out: Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp community,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About this episode: Today, we’re diving into fresh insights from our friends at Marqeta, who are gearing up to release their annual State of Payments report. This year’s survey spans 500 small and medium-sized businesses in the UK, 500 in the US, and 3,000 consumers across both regions. So, what’s keeping SMBs up at night? And how can next-generation payment solutions help them stay competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape? In this episode, David Barton-Grimley is joined by experts from Marqeta and a panel of industry leaders to answer these questions. This week's guests: Marcin Glogowski - Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Europe and UK CEO of Marqeta Hanna Sommer - Director of GTM & Strategic Partnerships at Liberis Stéphane Dehaies - CEO of Spendesk Financial Services Visit Marqeta’s website to be the first to know when their State of Payments Report launches. -- Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠ -- About this episode: Host Laura Watkins, Director of Media and Marketing at 11:FS, is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. Stories covered on the podcast: In Q2 2025, AI continued to dominate the innovation landscape, accounting for 30% of all venture capital investment, according to HSBC Innovation Banking and Dealroom's 2025 Q2 Innovation Updates. Healthtech overtook fintech for the first time as the most-funded sector, signalling a shift in investor priorities. Santander’s potential acquisition of TSB could lead to the TSB brand disappearing from the UK high street. Robinhood announced plans to offer tokenised equities, expressing confidence that they will meet regulatory approval. Meanwhile, Monzo faces a significant fine for anti-money laundering failings. We also take a look at research which reveals that Gen X prioritises security over convenience in payment methods, and question whether the payments industry is doing enough to support LGBTQ+ inclusion. This week's guests: Tom Easterby - Head of Fintech at HSBC Innovation Banking Jessica Cath - Partner, Financial Crime at Thistle Initiatives Sophie Condie - CEO of Shieldpay Timestamps Intro - (00:00) ⁠⁠HSBC Innovation Banking and Dealroom release their 2025 Q2 Innovation Update - (06:32) Santander bank deal could mean TSB name disappears from UK high street - (19:19) Robinhood ‘Confident’ Tokenized Equities Will Withstand Regulatory Scrutiny- (34:01) Monzo hit with £21million pound fine for AML failings- (45:12) New Report Finds Gen X Prioritises Security Over Convenience in Payment Choices - (57:08) The Payments Association calls for more LGBTQIA+ diversity in payments - (59:54) -- Support our sponsors: If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4.48% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, get the best rates for free for 12 months at ⁠⁠tide.co/insider⁠⁠. -- Links to check out: Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp community,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠ -- About this episode: Financial services is evolving at a rapid pace.The pandemic was unprecedented, and banks and financial institutions are still dealing with its aftermath. Rising interest rates triggered by sharp, "hockey-stick” inflation led to the collapse of established banks like SVB and Credit Suisse. Previously, the priority had been on innovation and customer experience. Suddenly, however, banks were facing real market instability and the threat of contagion. The focus shifted to securing core, business-critical operations. So, what does all this mean for advice and consulting? In this episode, David Barton-Grimley is joined by a panel of experts in the consulting field to explore how analysts, advisories, and consultancies can better support financial institutions-helping them navigate the changing financial landscape with greater flexibility, speed, and impact. This week's guests: Ross Gallagher - Head of Consulting at 11:FS Kate Drew - Director of Research, CCG Catalyst Consulting Group -- Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠ -- About this episode: Host Laura Watkins, Director of Media and Marketing at 11:FS, is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. This episode is dedicated to Barb MacLean, a friend of the podcast and a valued contributor to the Fintech Insider community. Barb’s family has set up a GoFundMe to support her children’s education. If you are able to support, please consider doing so. Stories covered on the podcast: Yonder joins us to discuss its new debit card offering. The first pan-African card scheme launches to help better facilitate cross-border payments. Tink and Chip partner to offer payment integration. Circle applies for its U.S. National Trust banking licence. And what happens when AI has an identity crisis? This week's guests: Ian Morrin - Head of Payments at Tink Wiza Jalakasi - Director at EBANX Tim Chong - CEO and Co-founder of Yonder Intro - (00:00) Yonder launches debit cards - (05:14) First Pan african card scheme launches - (19:45) Tink partners with Chip on payment integration - (34:48) Circle applies for US National Trust banking licence- (46:21) Tribute to Barb MacLean - (56:00) ⁠AI agent running vending machine business has identity crisis - (57:37) -- Support our sponsors: If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4.48% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, get the best rates for free for 12 months at ⁠tide.co/insider⁠. -- Links to check out: Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp community,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠ -- About this episode: How accessible do you think financial services are? For many with a disability the answer is probably not that accessible. In this very special episode, Benjamin Ensor, Director of Research and Strategy at 11:FS, is joined by Project Nemo: an organisation working to highlight accessibility challenges across financial services and bring together the tools of fintech to help solve these problems. Over one and a half million people in the UK experience some form of learning disability, making accessible banking a global imperative. Not all disabilities are visible, and they encompass a broad spectrum of challenges faced by those with disabilities. Some of these include difficulties accessing technologies, cognitive impairments, or increased susceptibility to fraudsters and scammers. We hope that by the end of this episode you’ll know exactly what Project Nemo is, and what does it mean when we say we should "be more Nemo"? This week's guests: Joanne Dewar - Co-founder of Project Nemo, Hannah Darley - Senior Director of Strategy at CI&T Kathryn Townsend - UK Government Disability & Access Ambassador for the Banking Sector and Head of Customer Vulnerability, Access and Inclusion, at Nationwide Building Society. You can read Project Nemo’s full report here: https://projectnemo.co.uk/learning-disabilities/ Or watch a project film based on the event showcasing their progress here : https://vimeo.com/1097294179 -- Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- Support our sponsors: If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4.48% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, get the best rates for free for 12 months at tide.co/insider. About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠ -- About this episode: Join David Barton-Grimley of 11:FS and a lineup of expert guests as they explore the biggest fintech and financial services headlines of the week. Stories covered on the podcast: Zopa launches a current account offering 2% AER interest on balances, along with 2% cashback on bill payments. Coinbase has introduced a stablecoin payments stack to make it easier for online merchants worldwide to accept USDC. Finom, an Amsterdam-based fintech serving SMBs, has raised €115 million (approximately $133 million) in a Series C round. TBC Bank Uzbekistan has secured a $12.5 million loan to boost financial inclusion. Meanwhile, Bank of Ireland has launched a new “Smart Start” account for children aged 7 to 15 - a first of its kind in Ireland. We also talk about our favourite biscuits. This week's guests: Timestamps/stories: Intro - (00:00) Zopa has entered the UK current accounts market with its new flagship current account, “Biscuit” - (05:01) Coinbase launches stablecoin service - (14:22) SMB-focused Finom closes €115 million Series C equity round as European fintech heats up - (28:24) TBC Bank Uzbekistan Secures $12.5M from Triple Jump - (37:27) Bank of Ireland launches a Kids account - (43:53) And finally - fintech's favourite biscuits - (45:40) -- Support our sponsors: If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4.48% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, get the best rates for free for 12 months at tide.co/insider. -- Links to check out: Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp community,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠ -- About this episode: On this week’s Fintech Insider Insights, in partnership with LexisNexis Risk Solutions, we’re diving into one of the most pressing challenges in financial services: digital identity. Every time someone opens an account or logs into a service, one big question needs answering: is this person really who they say they are? Fraudsters are getting smarter - using deepfakes, synthetic identities, and AI-driven attacks to fool even the most advanced systems. In fact, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions, 1 in 11 new accounts is now fraudulent. So, how do businesses balance fraud prevention, regulatory pressure, and customer experience - without adding friction? And could the very tech that’s fuelling the problem also be part of the solution? To unpack all this, our host Benjamin Ensor is joined by a fantastic panel of guests. This week's guests: Lorraine Salmond - Head of Identity Strategy, UK and Ireland at LexisNexis Risk Solutions Katryna Dow - CEO and Founder of Meeco Azy Shojaeian - Group Chief Compliance & Risk Officer & MLRO at Pockit & Monese To explore the insights Lorraine Salmond from LexisNexis Risk Solutions shares in this week’s episode, you can download the latest Global Cybercrime Report for free -- Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠ -- Support our sponsors: If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4.48% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, get the best rates for free for 12 months at tide.co/insider. About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠ -- About this episode: Join Benjamin Ensor, Director of Research and Strategy at 11:FS, as he's joined by great guests to dive into the biggest news stories from the week. Stories covered on the podcast: Chime climbs 37% after debut of $364 million IPO.Walmart and Amazon eye the potential of stablecoins as U.S. regulation advances. We take a look at the launch of Up’s in-app group money feature - an Australian banking first. Pix Automático, Brazil’s first recurring payment feature, is rolled out to millions of Pix users. We also learn more about high street lender Metro Bank’s takeover approach. And finally, would you speak to a CEO via an AI hotline? This week's guests: Alex Johnson - Founder of Fintech Takes Miguel Armaza - General Partner at Gilgamesh Ventures Evan Simmonds - Principal Product Designer at Up Also featuring a voice note from: Sebastian Fantini, Director of Product at EBANX, about Pix Automatico. Timestamps/stories: Intro - (00:00) ⁠Chime Climbs 37% in Debut After $864 Million IPO- (06:10) Walmart and Amazon eye up stablecoins as US regulation advances - (16:50) Up introduces Australia’s first in-app group money feature in banking - (33:40) Pix Automatico Debut Opens Brazil’s Recurring Payments Market to Millions- (44:51) High street lender Metro Bank receives takeover approach - (56:25) ⁠Klarna’s CEO is now taking your calls - over an AI hotline - (58:57) -- Support our sponsors: If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4.48% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, get the best rates for free for 12 months at tide.co/insider. -- Links to check out: Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp community,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠ -- On this week’s Fintech Insider Insights, we’re bringing you something a little bit different! Our CEO, David M. Brear, recently headed to the Point Zero Forum in Zurich, where he moderated a panel all about AI innovation - and what it takes for countries to stay competitive in this space. It was a super insightful conversation, and the brilliant team at PZF were kind enough to let us share it with you all. Hope you enjoy it! This week's guests: Catrin Hinkel, Chief Executive Officer, Microsoft Switzerland, Microsoft Daniela Stoffel, State Secretary, State Secretariat for International Finance (SIF) Dr. Jochen Papenbrock, Head of Financial Technology - EMEA, NVIDIA Dr. Christopher Purves, Global Co-Head UBS Group Emerging Technology, UBS Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠ Support our sponsors: If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4.48% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, get the best rates for free for 12 months at tide.co/insider. About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠ -- About this episode: Join Ross Gallagher, Head of Consulting at 11:FS, as he's joined by great guests to dive into the biggest announcements and stories from the conference. Stories covered on the podcast: The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has partnered with Nvidia to launch a ‘Supercharged Sandbox’, enabling firms to safely experiment with AI. Starling Bank has introduced an AI-powered chatbot - marking a first in UK banking. Meanwhile, Enfuce has teamed up with Octopus Energy’s Electroverse, Europe’s largest EV charging network. Revolut is partnering with Euro 6000 to give users access to cash withdrawal services across Spain. And finally, the Irish fintech sector continues to show strong growth. This week's guests: Monika Liikamaa - Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Enfuce Elliott Locke - Co-Founder and CEO of abroaden Dimitri Masin - CEO at Gradient Labs Also featuring a voice note from: Colin Payne - Head of Innovation at the FCA Timestamps/stories: Intro - (00:00) UK FCA deploys new sandbox for AI playtime - (07:10) Starling launches AI chatbot Spending Intelligence in UK first - (22:06) Octopus energy and Enfuce launch smart EV fleet card - (36:49) Revolut launches ATM’s in Spain - (48:14) Irish Fintech sector defies global headwinds - (1:01:06) Thousands of bees removed from postbox in Great Plumstead by 11:FS’ own David M. Brear - (1:02:22) -- Support our sponsors: If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4.48% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, get the best rates for free for 12 months at tide.co/insider. -- Links to check out: Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp community,⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠ -- About this episode: On this week's episode, in partnership with Plaid, host David Barton-Grimley is joined by some great guests to dive into the world of credit. For decades, traditional credit scores have been the foundation of lending - but in 2025, they’re starting to show their age. These outdated models are struggling to reflect how people actually live, work, and spend today - especially gig workers, freelancers, immigrants, and younger borrowers. So, what’s gone wrong with our credit systems? And more importantly - how do we fix them? This week's guests: Zak Lambert - Head of Product, Europe at Plaid Ankur Sisodia - Head of Product, Lending & Savings at N26 Alexander de Rafols - Director of Product at Affirm Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠ Advertisements: If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4.48% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, get the best rates for free for 12 months at tide.co/insider. About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠ -- About this episode: Host David Barton-Grimley, Director of Strategy at 11:FS, is joined by a fantastic panel of guests live at Money20/20 Europe, to dive into the biggest announcements and news stories from the conference. Stories covered on the podcast: Griffin announces the launch of its MCP server, AI Griffin. Openpayd expands its offering into stablecoins with infrastructure designed to better move and manage money globally. Mastercard announces major partnerships to drive the adoption of tokenisation, Click to Pay, and passkeys. We also hear about GoCardless’s new outbound payments feature, payabl.’s virtual business card launch, and Zilch’s partnership with Visa to offer a physical card. Plus, our three panellists share some personal Money20/20 highlights. This week's guests: David Jarvis - CEO at Griffin Lara Barbuto - Director of Compliance, Compliance Officer & MLRO at OpenPayd. Brice Van de Walle - Executive VP, Core Payments Europe at Mastercard Also featuring voice notes from: Ruwani Hewa, Product & Propositions Director at GoCardless Laust Bertelsen, Co-founder of Banking Circle Ugne Buraciene, Group CEO of payabl. Philip Belamant -CEO and co-founder of Zilch Timestamps/stories: ⁠Intro - (00:00)⁠ ⁠⁠Griffin has announced the launch of its MCP Server, AI Griffin-(5.25) ⁠⁠OpenPayd launches stablecoin infrastructure to move and manage money globally- (15.39) ⁠⁠Mastercard has partnered with major players like Santander, Delivery Hero, N26, and Worldline to drive adoption of tokenization, Click to Pay, and passkeys⁠⁠-(26.47) GoCardless expands payment platform with Outbound Payments-⁠⁠⁠⁠(37.08) ⁠⁠payabl. launches virtual Business Cards to empower smarter business spending-(38.08) ⁠⁠Zilch partners with Visa to accelerate growth and launch a physical card⁠⁠⁠⁠- (39.10) Banking Circle Partners with Visa Direct to Boost Global Payments- (40.10) -- Advertisements: If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4.48% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, get the best rates for free for 12 months at tide.co/insider. -- Links to check out: Join our ⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp community,⁠⁠⁠ where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠⁠ -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About this episode: On this week’s episode of Fintech Insider Insights, recorded live at Money20/20 Europe in partnership with Adyen, host David Barton Grimley is joined by some great guests to take a deep dive into the pain points of spend management - and how embedded finance can help solve them.Now, we’re all aware of spend management, but how important is it, exactly, for small and medium-sized businesses in particular?At the forefront of addressing some of these challenges is a new partnership between Adyen and Spendesk.So, how is embedded finance better serving SMBs, and what role can new technologies play in harnessing its capabilities? This week's guests: Stephane Dehaies - CEO of Spendesk Financial Services Joëlle Bønding - VP of Vertical Strategy for Platforms at Adyen Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠ Advertisements: If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4.48% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, get the best rates for free for 12 months at tide.co/insider. About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About this episode: Host Laura Watkins, Director of Media and Marketing at 11:FS, is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. Stories covered on the podcast: Curve launches Curve Pay to compete with iOS in Europe. Google pushes ahead with its AI offering with an agnostic shopping experience. We talk through what the CFPB’s ruling means for the future of banking in the US. We also take a closer look at the South Korean payments market with Kakao’s acquisition of SSG Pay and Smile Pay to further digital optimisation in the country. There’s also been a boom in UK fintech hiring — and are Singapore really considering corporal punishment as a consequence for scamming? This week's guests: Aditi Subbarao - Strategic Partnerships Lead at Instabase Edoardo Volta- SVP Partner Marketing and Business Development at Curve Kate Flocken-Principal at FS Vector Timestamps/stories: Intro - (00:00) ⁠Curve launches Curve Pay on iOS in EEA, competing with Apple Pay-(5.30) ⁠Google has launched an agentic shopping experience- (19.19) ⁠CFPB to ditch open banking rule⁠-(37.12) ⁠Kakao Pay plans to acquire SSG Pay and Smile Pay for digital optimisation in Korea-⁠(51.07) ⁠UK Fintech hiring surges-(1.01.10) ⁠Singapore considers caning as scams jump 70%-⁠(1.02.36.31) -- Advertisements: If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4.48% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, get the best rates for free for 12 months at tide.co/insider. -- Links to check out: Join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp community,⁠⁠ where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠Open Mic Night Amsterdam tickets⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠ -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠ -- About this episode: On this week’s episode of Fintech Insider, in partnership with Skaleet, host Benjamin Ensor is joined by some great guests to take a deep dive into the unbundling and rebundling of financial services. Now, you’ve probably heard the terms thrown around – but what does "unbundling" really mean? Is it just a flashy way of saying financial services firms are breaking up their services? Or is it a deeper transformation of how financial institutions operate, innovate, and serve us all? And if firms get this right, how will financial services look different in 2030? This week's guests: Martin Della Chiesa - CEO of Skaleet Christian Rau - Senior Vice President, Global Partnerships Crypto, Digital Assets and Fintech at Mastercard Emilia Bayer - Senior Sales & Strategy Lead at Primer Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf⁠ ⁠Open Mic Night Amsterdam tickets⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠ Advertisements: If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4.48% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, get the best rates for free for 12 months at tide.co/insider. About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About this episode: On this episode of Fintech Insider, host David Barton-Grimley sits down with Matej Pfajfar, Group CTO at Monzo Bank, to talk about one of the fintech industry's least glamorous - but most critical - topics: outages. With banking apps now at the core of how we manage money, a few minutes of downtime can spark serious disruption. Back in February 2025, a wave of UK bank outages affected millions and it feels like the problem is only getting worse. So, how is Monzo planning to stay ahead? Enter Monzo Stand In, the bank’s behind-the-scenes solution designed to keep essential services running, even when things go wrong. On this episode we unpack what an outage actually means in modern banking, why they’re so hard to avoid, and how Monzo’s unique culture and architecture enabled them to build resilience into their platform by design. This week's guest: Matej Pfajfar - Group Chief Technology Officer, Monzo Bank Advertisements: If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4.48% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, get the best rates for free for 12 months at tide.co/insider. -- Links to check out: Join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp community,⁠⁠ where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠Open Mic Night Amsterdam tickets⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠⁠ -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About this episode: Host Benjamin Ensor, Director of Research & Strategy at 11:FS, is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. Stories covered on the podcast: Revolut, Europe’s largest digital bank, has announced plans to invest over €1 billion in France over the next three years, including establishing new headquarters in Paris and securing a French banking licence. Meanwhile, UK regulators are cracking down on the ‘wild west’ of Buy Now, Pay Later schemes with tougher regulations—raising questions about the impact on major players like Klarna. We also speak with JPMorgan Chase about the launch of their FintechForward Programme and the importance of supporting underserved founders and SMEs. Global fintech Airwallex has raised $300 million in a Series F funding round, bringing its total valuation to US$6.2 billion. In India, Paytm, the country’s largest digital payments platform, has introduced a ‘hide payment’ feature to enhance user privacy. Finally, we explore a promising new partnership between UEFA and Visa aimed at transforming their ticketing platforms. This week's guests: James Dodsworth - Senior Manager, Thistle Initiatives Veronica Glab - Independent Fintech Strategist Lucy Ingham - VP of Content & Editor-In-Chief at FXC Intelligence Also featuring voice notes from: Jason Tiede - Global Head of Corp. Dev. & Partnerships, J.P. Morgan. Jason Gottlieb - VP and Global Head of Strategic & Financial Partnerships at Airwallex. Timestamps/stories: Intro - (00:00) Revolut plans to invest €1 Billion in France and Apply for License-(5.29) UK cracks down on ‘wild west’ of Buy Now Pay Later schemes with tougher regulations- (17.49) JPMorganChase announces the launch of its Fintech Forward Programme one year after announcing their £40million investment in the UK.-(29.34) Airwallex raises $300million in Series F funding round -(42.22) Paytm adds a ‘hide payment’ feature adding a new layer of privacy for users-(54.52) Visa partners with UEFA to offer Click to Pay on UEFA ticketing platforms - (56.31) -- Advertisements: If you're running an early-stage business with Seed or Series A funding, Tide’s new savings account offers rates up to 4.48% (AER), with instant access to your money. Plus, get the best rates for free for 12 months at tide.co/insider. -- Links to check out: Check out ⁠JPMorganChase's Fintech Forward Programme Join our ⁠WhatsApp community,⁠ where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠Open Mic Night Amsterdam tickets⁠ ⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support ⁠ -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠ -- On this episode of Fintech Insider Insights, in partnership with Visa, host David M. Brear is joined by an expert panel to explore the future of payments through two lenses: the real-world challenges merchants and payment providers face today, and the innovations shaping how we’ll pay in 2030. We look at: Why the post-2020 payments world demands more than just speed The rise of invisible payments and omnichannel expectations How AI and tokenisation are reshaping both security and customer experience What’s holding merchants back from adopting cutting-edge solutions The bold strategies and tools needed to future-proof the payments experience This week's guests: Triona Smith - Director, GTM at Visa David McGuiness - Chief Product Officer at Frisbii David Messenger - CEO of Global Businesses at PingPong Enable the future of digital payments Guide your merchants toward more secure, seamless and consistent payment experiences whilst improving customer loyalty, reducing fraud risk⁴ and minimising costs. Click here to find out more Win in Digital Commerce | Visa Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf Open Mic Night Amsterdam tickets⁠ ⁠Support our charity partner School-Home Support Advertisements: Sign up for a new account on Lightyear and receive $15 worth of a US fractional share when you use this link: http://lightyear.com/11fs or enter the code 11FS manually in the Promotions section. Code conditions: Complete onboarding and fund at least £50 into your General Investment Account after entering the code. The code can only be used if you haven’t redeemed any code before. Once conditions are met, you’ll get $15 worth of a US fractional share of your choice.Capital at risk, ISA rules apply. Provider of the investment services is Lightyear U.K. Ltd for the UK and Lightyear Europe AS for the EU. Terms apply: https://lightyear.com/terms. Seek qualified advice if necessary. This is not investment advice. About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About this episode: Host Benjamin Ensor, Director of Research & Strategy at 11:FS, is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. Stories covered on the podcast: Monzo eyes up a potential IPO on the UK market whilst Chime announces their listing on the US market. Stripe and Ramp team up to enhance cross border payment solutions using Stablecoins. The Nordic countries are looking to collaborate on an offline card payment system for internet outages, helping to minimise cyber security issues. We also take a look at Monzo’s new product development and discuss if Klarna is rejecting AI in favour of a more physical workforce.. This week's guests: Monika Liikamaa - CEO and Co-founder of Enfuce Jason Mikula - Founder of Fintech Business Weekly Dave Morris - CEO of 11:FS Foundry Plus a voice note from: Andy Sacre - Head of payments at Monzo Timestamps/stories: Intro - (00:00) Monzo and Chime both eye up potential IPOs on the UK and US markets respectively ⁠⁠⁠- (05:55) Ramp expands its partnership with Stripe to offer simplified cross-border payment opportunities - (18:39) ⁠Nordic countries are partnering to develop offline card payment system for internet outages - (33:11) ⁠⁠Satispay Joins Amundi To Bring Investments To Italian Users-(33:11) Monzo launches tool that will allow customers to undo payments - (46:42) Klarna has changed its workforce strategy abandoning recent AI developments in favour of hiring more physical members of staff - (57:20) -- Advertisements: Sign up for a new account on Lightyear and receive $15 worth of a US fractional share when you use this link: http://lightyear.com/11fs or enter the code 11FS manually in the Promotions section. Code conditions: Complete onboarding and fund at least £50 into your General Investment Account after entering the code. The code can only be used if you haven’t redeemed any code before. Once conditions are met, you’ll get $15 worth of a US fractional share of your choice.Capital at risk, ISA rules apply. Provider of the investment services is Lightyear U.K. Ltd for the UK and Lightyear Europe AS for the EU. Terms apply: https://lightyear.com/terms. Seek qualified advice if necessary. This is not investment advice. -- Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. Open Mic Night Amsterdam tickets Support our charity partner School-Home Support -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About this episode: In this episode of Fintech Insider Insights, host David M. Brear is joined by Richard Davies, CEO of Allica Bank - the UK’s fastest-growing fintech focused on serving established small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Richard shares how his unique background at traditional giants like HSBC and Barclays, combined with his time at fintech innovators like Revolut and OakNorth, has shaped his mission to build a better bank for UK businesses. We dive into Allica’s rapid rise, its unique approach to relationship-led banking, and what’s next in their journey towards unicorn status. We also discuss: How Allica Bank is redefining SME banking in the UK The strategy behind its record-breaking growth Competing with neobanks and embracing AI Why branding (hello, orange bowler hat!) matters in fintech This week's guest: Richard Davies - CEO of Allica Bank Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf Advertisements: Sign up for a new account on Lightyear and receive $15 worth of a US fractional share when you use this link: http://lightyear.com/11fs or enter the code 11FS manually in the Promotions section. Code conditions: Complete onboarding and fund at least £50 into your General Investment Account after entering the code. The code can only be used if you haven’t redeemed any code before. Once conditions are met, you’ll get $15 worth of a US fractional share of your choice.Capital at risk, ISA rules apply. Provider of the investment services is Lightyear U.K. Ltd for the UK and Lightyear Europe AS for the EU. Terms apply: https://lightyear.com/terms. Seek qualified advice if necessary. This is not investment advice. About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About this episode: Host Benjamin Ensor - Director of Research and Strategy at 11:FS, is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. Stories covered on the podcast: Tide is expanding its B2B offering, rolling out its Credit Flex feature for all its customers following a $100million debt raise. Paypal launches its first contactless wallet in Germany, its biggest product development investment in the country to date. Employer.com continues their ‘shopping spree’ acquiring Mainstream.com to bring their value to $700m. Santander has announced it is selling 49% of its Polish business, the former Bank Zachodni, to Austrian bank Erste Group. And we take a look at the FCA’s latest crypto ban... This week's guests: Raphael Landesmann - Director Regulatory Counsel at GSR Carl Hazeley - CEO of Finimize Mathieu Limousi - Chief Marketing Officer at Thunes Timestamps/stories: Intro - (00:00) ⁠UK SME banking provider Tide rolls out a buy now pay later feature after a $100million raise ⁠- (07:06) ⁠⁠Paypal launches contactless mobile wallet in Germany - (17:20) The FCA is considering a ban on crypto purchases using credit - (32:28) ⁠Employer.com acquires Mainstreet.com bringing Employer.com’s value to $700m- (45:44) ⁠Santander raises EUR 7bn from 49% of Santander Bank Polska, Poland’s third-largest bank - (52:05) One in five Brits claim they have been approached to help illegally launder money⁠- (54:19) -- Advertisements: Sign up for a new account on Lightyear and receive $15 worth of a US fractional share when you use this link: http://lightyear.com/11fs or enter the code 11FS manually in the Promotions section. Code conditions: Complete onboarding and fund at least £50 into your General Investment Account after entering the code. The code can only be used if you haven’t redeemed any code before. Once conditions are met, you’ll get $15 worth of a US fractional share of your choice.Capital at risk, ISA rules apply. Provider of the investment services is Lightyear U.K. Ltd for the UK and Lightyear Europe AS for the EU. Terms apply: https://lightyear.com/terms. Seek qualified advice if necessary. This is not investment advice. -- Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf⁠ -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠ -- About this episode: In this episode of Fintech Insider Insights, David M. Brear welcomes Francesca Carlesi, the CEO of Revolut UK, for an in-depth conversation about one of the most transformative years in Revolut’s history. With a strong background in fintech and traditional banking, including co-founding the UK’s first digital mortgage lender, Francesca has brought a wealth of experience and entrepreneurial spirit to her role at Revolut. Over the past year, Revolut secured its highly anticipated UK banking licence, crossed the milestone of 10 million UK customers, and made significant strides towards becoming the primary bank of choice for millions. Francesca shares the inside story of what it took to achieve these milestones, how Revolut’s fast-paced, customer-first culture enabled rapid innovation, and what building a “super app” for financial services really looks like from the inside. The conversation also dives into Revolut’s bold expansion into wealth management, SME banking, lending products, and beyond. This week's guest: Francesca Carlesi - UK CEO of Revolut -- Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf -- Advertisements: Sign up for a new account on Lightyear and receive $15 worth of a US fractional share when you use this link: http://lightyear.com/11fs or enter the code 11FS manually in the Promotions section. Code conditions: Complete onboarding and fund at least £50 into your General Investment Account after entering the code. The code can only be used if you haven’t redeemed any code before. Once conditions are met, you’ll get $15 worth of a US fractional share of your choice.Capital at risk, ISA rules apply. Provider of the investment services is Lightyear U.K. Ltd for the UK and Lightyear Europe AS for the EU. Terms apply: https://lightyear.com/terms. Seek qualified advice if necessary. This is not investment advice. -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About this episode:Host Benjamin Ensor - Director of Research and Strategy at 11:FS is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. Stories covered on the podcast: Robinhood publishes its Q1 results showing an increase in both revenue and profit as it launches its latest offering, Robinhood Gold , to the wealth management market. Mexico’s National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV) has approved Nubank Mexico’s banking license enabling the firm to evolve into a full service bank. Cross border payments company Thunes furthers its expansion into the US market with a $150million raise in a Series D funding round. Crypto giant Coinbase have teamed up with venture studio, Founders Factors to launch a UK based crypto and AI accelerator and we take a look at Revolut’s first movements into the mobile markets as they launch phone plans. This week's guests: Steve Quirk - Chief Brokerage Officer at Robinhood Miguel Armaza - General Partner at Gilgamesh Venture Kate Drew - Director of Research, CCG Catalyst Timestamps/stories: Intro - (00:00) Robinhood tops estimates amid volatility as crypto slows- (06:34) ⁠Nubank receives banking licence approval in Mexico - (21:29) ⁠Thunes raises $150 million in Series D funding- (33:16) Coinbase and Founders Factory to launch UK crypto and AI accelerator - (44:38) UK fintech Revolut expands lifestyle reach with mobile plans - (54:35) Chicago: security truck drops money bags worth $300,000 on its rounds- (56:32) -- Advertisements: Sign up for a new account on Lightyear and receive $15 worth of a US fractional share when you use this link: http://lightyear.com/11fs or enter the code 11FS manually in the Promotions section. Code conditions: Complete onboarding and fund at least £50 into your General Investment Account after entering the code. The code can only be used if you haven’t redeemed any code before. Once conditions are met, you’ll get $15 worth of a US fractional share of your choice.Capital at risk, ISA rules apply. Provider of the investment services is Lightyear U.K. Ltd for the UK and Lightyear Europe AS for the EU. Terms apply: https://lightyear.com/terms. Seek qualified advice if necessary. This is not investment advice. -- Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠[email protected]⁠! ⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special edition of Fintech Insider Insights, David M. Brear, Group CEO at 11:FS, is joined by Ian Rand, CEO of Monument Bank - a pioneering digital private bank designed for mass affluent individuals. Ian took the helm at Monument in 2022, bringing extensive experience from Barclays to lead the bank through a period of rapid growth. We dive into the key ingredients behind Monument’s success and explore what’s next for the future of high-end banking. -- Advertisements: Sign up for a new account on Lightyear and receive $15 worth of a US fractional share when you use this link: http://lightyear.com/11fs or enter the code 11FS manually in the Promotions section. Code conditions: Complete onboarding and fund at least £50 into your General Investment Account after entering the code. The code can only be used if you haven’t redeemed any code before. Once conditions are met, you’ll get $15 worth of a US fractional share of your choice.Capital at risk, ISA rules apply. Provider of the investment services is Lightyear U.K. Ltd for the UK and Lightyear Europe AS for the EU. Terms apply: https://lightyear.com/terms. Seek qualified advice if necessary. This is not investment advice. -- For those listening in GCC and Turkey, this episode is sponsored by XM: ⁠https://bit.ly/FintechCopyTrade⁠ -- Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. ⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf⁠ -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email ⁠[email protected]⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠ -- About this episode: Host Laura Watkins, Director of Media & Marketing, 11:FS is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. Stories covered on the podcast: Global Payments is buying Worldpay, also selling its Issuer Solutions unit to FIS in a major two-part deal which once closed is expected to turn Global Payments into a streamlined, pure-play merchant solutions company with boosted enterprise and e-commerce capabilities. Saudi Arabia has surpassed the UAE to drive Venture Capital funding in the MENA region to its highest levels since 2023. Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin is set to launch a cross border payments network in the coming weeks as they gear up for a long awaited IPO. Haboo money has partnered with Griffin to launch a "save as you repay" wallet scheme. British mid-sized lender Shawbrook has made a tentative £5 billion approach to a merger with digital bank Starling, as it explores alternatives to a lukewarm IPO market. We’re also looking at some of the most overused ‘buzzwords’ in Fintech, checking out some of the ones you could be using instead. This week's guests: Hannah Baynham - Co-founder of haboo money Nick Philpott - Co-founder and Head of Partnerships at Zodia Markets Doug Mackenzie - Freelance Fintech Content Lead Timestamps/stories: Intro - (00:00) Global Payments to acquire Worldpay in $24bn deal - (05:28) Saudi Arabia, UAE lead MENA VC funding to highest since 2023 - (18:01) Circle to launch Stablecoin-powered Cross-Border payments network in May - (31:48) haboo money partners with Griffin - (43:18) Shawbrook weighs alternative to float with £5bn Starling merger approach - (55:03) The most overused buzzwords in fintech and what to say instead - (59:14) -- Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For those listening in GCC and Turkey, this episode is sponsored by XM. https://bit.ly/ClaimBonusFintech -- About this episode: Host David Barton-Grimley is joined by some great guests to explore what fintech product leaders are doing to combat fraud. Fraud isn’t going away anytime soon. Scammers now use artificial intelligence, deepfake video calls, and emotionally manipulative tactics - like romance scams - to exploit a growing population of digital-first but fraud-naive users. For bad actors, it’s a golden era. But fintechs aren’t standing still. They’re turning that same technology into defensive tools, aiming to stop fraud before it even starts. In this episode, we unpack the modern fraud landscape and explore what it means to fight fraud at the product-build level - asking how product managers are tackling fraud from the very start of the creation journey and at every step thereafter. This week's guests: Joe Colchester - Head of Product at 11:FS Pulse Tony Brancato - Chief Product Officer at Charlie Monica Millares - Chief Product Officer at BigPay -- Links to check out: Find out more about 11:FS Pulse Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For those listening in GCC and Turkey, this episode is sponsored by XM: https://bit.ly/FintechCopyTrade About this episode: Host Laura Watkins, Director of Media & Marketing, 11:FS is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. Stories covered on the podcast: Revolut is currently developing a new points-based credit card. South African fintech Stitch has just raised USD 55 million to expand and optimise its unified payments platform across the country. Wise has announced a new full-stack hub in Hyderabad. Earned wage access platform Tapcheck has raised USD 225 million. About 60% of attendees used Coachella's ticket payment plan to spread out the cost of their USD 499 general admission ticket. The founder of Nate, an AI-powered shopping app, has been charged with fraud after it was revealed that the app's checkout process was actually powered by human workers, not AI. This week's guests: Sam Maule - Head of Business Development at Moov Kiaan Pillay - CEO and Co-Founder of Stitch Money Veronica Glab - Independent Fintech Consultant Timestamps/stories: Intro - (00:00:00) Revolut to take on American Express with move into reward credit cards - (02:30:28) Stitch secures $55m in new funding round - (15:18:25) Wise making big tech moves in India - (30:55:00) Tapcheck Raises $225 Million in Equity and Debt Funding to Redefine Payday for America’s Workforce - (40:40:12) Many Coachella Attendees Are Buying Tickets Through BNPL - (52:27:09) Nate founder charged with fraud over 'AI' shopping app secretly powered by humans - (55:02:04) Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For those listening in GCC and Turkey, this episode is sponsored by XM. https://bit.ly/ClaimBonusFintech -- About this episode: On this week's Fintech Insider Insights, hosts Ross Gallagher and David Barton-Grimley are joined by some great guests to dive into funding. Some have argued that the fintech industry was born in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crash, fuelled by low interest rates, abundant capital, and the promise of building something better than what came before. For years, the playbook was simple: raise big, scale fast, and disrupt everything. After those heady heights, however, the dynamic has shifted. As reported by Innovate Finance, global investment in fintech dropped to $51.2 billion in 2023—a 48% decline from the previous year’s figure of $99 billion—following the pandemic. So, where does this leave our entrepreneurs? Being a fintech founder can be a lonely, even terrifying prospect—unless you’ve got the backing of the best. Today, we’re going to explore what the current funding landscape actually looks like for fintech founders and funders. This week's guests: Tom Easterby - Head of FinTech, Venture & Growth Banking at HSBC Innovation Banking Ruth Foxe Blader - General Partner at Foxe Capital -- Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For those listening in GCC and Turkey, this episode is sponsored by XM. https://bit.ly/ClaimBonusFintech About this episode: Host Ross Gallagher, Head of Ventures, 11:FS is joined by a fantastic panel of returning guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. Stories covered on the show: Tariff turmoil: what might be the impact of the changing international tariffs on fintech and IPOs? Research from HSBC Innovation banking shows early-stage investments dominate UK term sheet Brazil central bank to launch Pix instalment feature in September Toulouse lets commuters pay for travel with crypto This week's guests: Sophie Winwood, Co-Founder & CEO at unlock VC & Operating Partner at Foxe Capital Sarah Kocianski, CEO of Fintech Wales. Alex Johnson, founder of Fintech Takes Plus soundbite from: Glen Waters, Head of Early Stage Tech and Life Sciences at HSBC Innovation Banking Timestamps/stories : Intro - (00:00) Klarna pauses its IPO amid tariff turmoil - (04:59) Early-stage investments dominate UK term sheets- (29:40) Brazil central bank to launch Pix installment feature in September - (43:57) Singapore start-up Airwallex to seek UK and US banking licences -(57:19) Toulouse lets commuters pay for travel with crypto - (59:05) -- Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 11:FS, we don’t just talk digital - we make it happen. We're building truly digital financial services by partnering with bold teams to take them from market insights to real-world products. Whether you're an incumbent innovating or a startup breaking new ground, we bring the strategy, research, design, and delivery to make it real. Less talk, more impact.Proud winners of the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year - five times and counting. 👉 Learn more at ⁠11fs.com/ventures⁠ -- About this episode of Fintech Insider: On today's show, we're asking: Is crypto still the rebellious outsider in finance, or has it finally earned its seat at the boardroom table? With tokenisation, stablecoins, and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) emerging, crypto seems caught between financial freedom and government oversight. Is it still a revolutionary force, or has it become just another cog in the system? Early scams and volatility kept institutions wary, but is crypto now maturing beyond speculation into a true financial backbone? And if so, is it ready to lead? This week's guests Keith Grose - Senior Country Director, UK at Coinbase Adam Bialy - Flounder and CEO of Fiat Republic Amélie Arras - Marketing and Sales Director at Zumo -- Interact with Fintech Insider Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to all things finance, banking, technology, and financial services. Our expert hosts, with real industry experience, are joined by the biggest decision-makers, VCs, and reporters from across financial services including guests from Visa, Nubank, M-Pesa, Starling, and JP Morgan Chase to discuss the latest news, developments, and trends within the industry. Our weekly news show drops every Monday and tackles the biggest news stories, from acquisitions and launches, to regulatory changes and innovation. Then, every Thursday our Insights show dives deeper into the hottest topics shaping the industry like web3 and BNPL. Whether you’re already immersed in the world of financial services, or just keen to learn more, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review Got a question for us? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For those listening in GCC and Turkey, this episode is sponsored by XM. https://bit.ly/ClaimBonusFintech -- About this episode: Host David Barton-Grimley is joined by an expert panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services. Stories covered on the podcast this week include: Robinhood is expanding beyond stock trading, introducing wealth management, private banking, and an AI investment tool. UK challenger bank Monzo has launched Contents Insurance. WeeFin, a fintech that helps financial institutions manage their sustainability strategies, has completed a €25m Series B financing round. Hull-based thankyü has launched, claiming to be the first decentralised peer-to-peer tipping platform. OpenAI has raised $40bn in funding, led by SoftBank, valuing the ChatGPT developer at $300bn. This week's guests: Andy Smart - CPO of Monzo Grégoire Hug - CEO, and Co-Founder of WeeFin Hannah Duncan - Award-winning freelance journalist Plus soundbite from: Joe Colchester - Head of Product at 11:FS Pulse Timestamps/stories Intro - (00:00) Robinhood moves into wealth management and private banking - (05:57) Monzo reveals half of renters are unprotected as it launches contents insurance - (16:49) Sustainability fintech WeeFin raises €25 million - (31:58) Wearable UK tipping fintech launches - (44:41) OpenAI raises $40bn in deal with Softbank that values it as $300bn - (54:22) Big drop in child surgery for swallowed objects - (56:54) -- Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About this episode of Fintech Insider: Benjamin Ensor is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the state of financial literacy - an increasingly crucial topic amid inflation, economic uncertainty, and rising living costs worldwide. Who should take the lead in teaching financial literacy: the government, the industry, parents, or individuals themselves? And what role does fintech play in shaping financial education? Tune is as we discuss! This week's guests Elisabeth Prager - Co-founder of Aila Money Jenny Miller - Head of Product for North America at Wise Tom Davies - VP of Marketing at Yonder -- Interact with Fintech Insider Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to all things finance, banking, technology, and financial services. Our expert hosts, with real industry experience, are joined by the biggest decision-makers, VCs, and reporters from across financial services including guests from Visa, Nubank, M-Pesa, Starling, and JP Morgan Chase to discuss the latest news, developments, and trends within the industry. Our weekly news show drops every Monday and tackles the biggest news stories, from acquisitions and launches, to regulatory changes and innovation. Then, every Thursday our Insights show dives deeper into the hottest topics shaping the industry like web3 and BNPL. Whether you’re already immersed in the world of financial services, or just keen to learn more, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review Got a question for us? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About this episode: Host Ross Gallagher is joined by an expert panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services. Stories covered on the podcast this week include: The worlds of TradFi and crypto merging once again as Kraken buys NinjaTrader, Lumber securing $15.5M to boost workforce management with agentic AI, Project Nemo teaming up with HSBC Innovation Banking to enhance disability inclusion in fintech, Robinhood launching banking and wealth management services, and Chime launching Instant Loans. This week's guests: Oleg Pravdin - Head of Product at Lumber Joanne Dewar - Project Nemo Lead at Project Nemo Miguel Armaza - General Partner at Gilgamesh Ventures Timestamps/stories Intro - (00:00) Kraken bolsters multi-asset strategy with $1.5bn NinjaTrader acquisition - (06:57) Lumber raises $15.5m to enhance workforce management platform with agentic AI - (16:56) Chime Introduces $500 Instant Loans - (36:07) Project Nemo partners with HSBC Innovation Banking to accelerate disability inclusion within FinTech - (44:50) Robinhood is launching bank accounts that will deliver physical cash ‘to your doorstep’ - (57:40) Paralympic gold medalist turns fintech CIO at Enfuce - (01:01:19) Links to check out: Sign up for Project Nemo and HSBC Innovation Banking's Digital Accessibility Launch Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey Fintech Insiders! On his week’s Insights podcast we bring you something a little different! About this episode of Fintech Insider: Recorded live at J.P. Morgan's E-Commerce and Payments Forum, host David M. Brear is joined by a panel of payments experts who take on an exciting challenge: building a best-in-class payments ecosystem from scratch - at the request of an eccentric billionaire. Where do they begin - technology or regulation? And which best-in-class use cases from around the world will inspire their approach? Tune in to find out! This week's guests Adit Gadgil - Global Head of Sales, E-Commerce & Technology at J.P. Morgan Payments David Messenger - CEO, Global Business at PingPong Payments Irina Chuchkina - CMO at Volt.io -- Interact with Fintech Insider Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf -- About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to all things finance, banking, technology, and financial services. Our expert hosts, with real industry experience, are joined by the biggest decision-makers, VCs, and reporters from across financial services including guests from Visa, Nubank, M-Pesa, Starling, and JP Morgan Chase to discuss the latest news, developments, and trends within the industry. Our weekly news show drops every Monday and tackles the biggest news stories, from acquisitions and launches, to regulatory changes and innovation. Then, every Thursday our Insights show dives deeper into the hottest topics shaping the industry like web3 and BNPL. Whether you’re already immersed in the world of financial services, or just keen to learn more, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and please leave a review Got a question for us? Email [email protected]! -- For those listening in GCC and Turkey, this episode is sponsored by XM. Trade Gold And Get Cashback Now: https://www.xmarabia.net/gw.php?gid=250446 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For those listening in GCC and Turkey, this episode is sponsored by XM. Trade Gold And Get Cashback Now: https://www.xmarabia.net/gw.php?gid=250446 -- About this episode: Our expert hosts David M. Brear and Ross Gallagher present Fintech Insider News live from Village Underground in London, along with some great guests to discuss the biggest fintech and financial services news this week. Stories covered on the podcast this week include: Klarna has filed to IPO in New York City, Revolut is hiring more than 100 people as they look to become a proper bank, and The FCA wants banks do more AI. This week's guests: Valentina Kristensen - Corporate Affairs, OakNorth Alexandra Rivas-Gale - VP of Product, Clearbank Nicolas Benady - CEO, Swan Timestamps/stories Intro - (00:00) Klarna files for a potentially Blockbuster IPO - (07:25) Revolut goes on hiring spree to prep mobilization for UK banking - (21:35) FCA seeks regulatory clarity over lacklustre AI adoption by UK banks - (38:14) Links to check out: Join our WhatsApp community, where you can get the inside track on all all things 11:FS, as well as having your say on the things we should be paying attention to. https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpA4gFbbWDlLFm7kx39raf About Fintech Insider: Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast that covers everything from finance and banking to technology and the latest trends in financial services. Our expert hosts, with hands-on industry experience, are joined by key decision-makers, VCs, and top reporters from across the financial landscape, including guests from companies like Stripe, Revolut, Plaid, PayPal, and Monzo. Together, they break down the biggest news and innovations shaping the space. Our weekly news show drops every Monday, covering major stories like mergers, new product launches, regulatory shifts, and emerging tech trends. On Thursdays, our Insights show goes deeper into the hottest topics driving the future of finance, including AI in banking, decentralised finance, and the evolving landscape of embedded finance. Whether you're already in the fintech game or just starting to explore, this is the #1 podcast for you. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review! Got a question for us? Email [email protected]! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices