888. Insights: How to buy a bank - Long listen (Rewind)

Aug 15, 2024

Dive into the world of bank mergers and acquisitions, exploring notable deals like Nationwide's takeover of Virgin Money. Experts discuss the motivations behind these transactions and the complexities involved in integrating cultures and technology. Discover how timing, opportunity, and due diligence play pivotal roles in successful mergers. Additionally, insights highlight the evolving dynamics of banking acquisitions and the importance of strategic planning to cultivate positive customer experiences amidst industry shifts.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Journeys in Banking: Timing and Opportunity

02:25 • 4min

Banking on Change: Mergers and Acquisitions in Focus

06:54 • 23min

Navigating the Banking Evolution

29:42 • 20min

Evolving Dynamics of Banking Acquisitions

49:59 • 2min

Navigating Banking Mergers

51:34 • 5min

Exploring Innovation and Growth in Banking

56:14 • 2min

Navigating M&A Challenges in Banking

58:00 • 23min

Navigating M&A Challenges

01:20:49 • 14min

Concluding Insights on Bank Acquisition and Compliance Automation

01:35:13 • 2min

On this episode of Fintech Insider Insights, host Benjamin Ensor takes us back in the archives to revisit our two part series on 'How to buy a bank'.

Mergers and acquisitions in fintech are all over the news at the moment, from Nationwide Building Society being approved for a £2.9bn UK takeover of Virgin Money, to the possible $35bn Capital One Discover merger in the US.

So, we'll be taking a deep dive into what really happens when one financial giant swallows another. Why do they do it? And, what technical and organisational shifts need to happen to make it work?

This week's guests:

David M.Brear, CEO at 11:FS
Kate Moody, Customer Strategy Director at 11:FS
Polo Rocha, reporter at American Banker
Virginia Varela, community bank CEO and former federal regulator
Rupy Malizia, Chief Strategic Transformation Officer at HSBC Innovation Banking
Mariela Hunter, a Fractional COO

Come watch us record Fintech Insider live in London: 11fs.com/afterdark

Fintech Insider by 11:FS is a bi-weekly podcast dedicated to all things finance, banking, technology, and financial services.

Our expert hosts, with real industry experience, are joined by the biggest decision-makers, VCs, and reporters from across financial services including guests from Visa, Nubank, M-Pesa, Starling, and JP Morgan Chase to discuss the latest news, developments, and trends within the industry.

Our weekly news show drops every Monday and tackles the biggest news stories, from acquisitions and launches, to regulatory changes and innovation. Then, every Thursday our Insights show dives deeper into the hottest topics shaping the industry like web3 and BNPL.

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