Creative App Ideas Inspired by Popular Culture

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) 

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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.

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