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.
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