977. News: Pan-African card debuts, Tink teams up with Chip, and Circle doubles down on licence
Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS
Intro
This chapter explores recent advancements in the fintech sector, notably Yonder's Pan-African debit card and Chase UK's new credit card. It also examines the collaboration between Tink and Chip aimed at improving payment integration in financial services.
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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:
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Ian Morrin - Head of Payments at Tink
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Wiza Jalakasi - Director at EBANX
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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)
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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.
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