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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)
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