About this episode:

Our expert hosts Ross Gallagher and Kate Moody 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:

Starling unveils a bold new rebrand and a scheme aimed at helping the UK get 'better with money'. We dive into fresh data suggesting Gen Z are saving more than any other generation, and our panellists share their take on Meta’s new SME payment feature. Plus, we wrap up with a very special birthday celebration to mark 1,000 episodes of Fintech Insider.

This week's guests:

Charlotte Crosswell - Chair of Raidiam and Fintech NED
Marcin Glogowski - Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Europe and UK CEO of Marqeta
Sarah Kocianski - Fintech Consultant

Timestamps/stories

Intro - (00:00)

⁠Starling unveils new logo, app and cards to promote ‘good with money’ mission- (07:25)

⁠Banks face loyalty crisis as Gen Z trades institutions for influencers - (21:35)

⁠Meta lets small businesses offer in-WhatsApp payments - (38:14)

This edition of After Dark was sponsored by Marqeta, Fireblocks and SECCL.

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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.

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