1019. News: Bank it like Beckham, Klarna’s stablecoin pivot, and Chase taps in on the Tube
Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS
Klarna's dollar-backed stablecoin move
Ross introduces Klarna USD; panel assesses stablecoins as digitized cash and Klarna's strategic reasons for entry.
About this episode:
Host Ross Gallagher, Head of Consulting 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 this week include:
On this week’s episode, Tide has expanded its SMB offering with the launch of its latest connected insurance product. Klarna has entered the stablecoin market, and we dig into what this bold move means for the BNPL giant. Over in the UAE, Wio Bank has introduced Wio Family, a first-of-its-kind banking experience in the region.
We also break down why Chase’s new partnership with TfL has everyone buzzing about its cashback promises. In other news, Wise has become the first non-bank to go live on Japan’s Zengin system — we explore why that’s such a big deal.
And finally, we look at what David Beckham is doing with Bank of America, which naturally leads us to the very important question: Who would be your dream fintech ambassador?
This week's guests:
- Nick Philpott- Co-founder and Head of Partnerships at Zodia Markets
- Megan Caywood, CEO of Caywood
- Veronica Glab, Strategic Partnerships Lead at Juice
Also featuring voice notes from:
- Dan McNally, CEO of Tide Insurance
- Jayesh Patel, CEO of Wio Bank
- Mika Sei, Country Manager, Japan at Wise
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Timestamps/stories
Intro - (00:00)
Tide to launch connected insurance for SMBs-(06:17)
Klarna to launch dollar-backed stablecoin as race in digital payments heats up- (18:35)
Wio Bank Launches 'Wio Family' - The UAE's First Shared Banking Experience For Families - (32:49)
Chased Out: Google Replaced as Tube Contactless Partner-(44:48)
Wise Becomes First Non-Bank to Go Live on Japan's Zengin System via API and Settle Directly With Bank of Japan-(54:48)
David Beckham signs sports partnership deal with Bank of America-(57:29)
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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.
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