Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS
11:FS
Fintech Insider is your ultimate guide to the world of finance and fintech from 11:FS - the leading independent fintech consultancy, recognised five times with the British Bank Award for Consultancy of the Year.Our expert hosts, with real industry experience, are joined by the biggest decision-makers, VCs, and reporters from across financial services including Visa, Monzo, Nationwide, JPMorgan Chase, Wise, the Financial Times, and more to discuss breaking news and deep dive into the biggest topics and trends within the industry.Our weekly news show drops every Monday and tackles the biggest news stories across M&A, open banking, embedded finance, payments, regulation and more. Then, every Thursday our Insights show dives deeper into the hottest topics shaping the industry like AI, regulation, Big Tech, the cost of living crisis, and more. Whether you’re already immersed in the world of financial services, or just keen to learn more, this is the #1 podcast for you.Want to get involved in the conversation?Connect with us now on LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok
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Nov 3, 2025 • 1h 6min
1011. News: Starling fights fraud with AI, Uber goes global with Checkout and Citi and Coinbase collaborate
Bill Kennedy, Interim CEO at Galileo, shares insights on the new Southwest Rapid Rewards debit card, which rewards everyday spending. Rory O'Neill, CMO at Checkout.com, discusses their innovative partnership with Uber for global payment solutions. Mei Lim, Managing Partner at Anthemis, talks about using AI for fraud prevention and whether it could accurately draft performance reviews, sparking a lively debate. Also covered are Starling's scam-monitoring AI and the Citi-Coinbase collaboration, bridging traditional finance with crypto.
Oct 30, 2025 • 49min
1010. Insights: Sanctions: how can fintechs keep up?
Join Katarina Pranjić, Emil Dall, and James Dodsworth as they explore the forces reshaping sanctions in global finance. They discuss the recent 40% drop in new designations and what that means for fintechs in 2025. The trio dives into the impacts of delistings, evolving compliance challenges, and how AI can enhance sanctions monitoring. They also share practical strategies for fintechs to build agile compliance programs and the importance of understanding regional divergences in sanctions enforcement. Tune in for actionable insights!
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Oct 27, 2025 • 1h 3min
1009. News: How the AWS outage rocked fintech
Ian Morrin, Head of Payments at Tink, discusses the impact of the recent AWS outage on fintech resilience and the rollout of pay-by-bank in Europe. Merusha Naidu from Paymentology shares insights on their innovative PayCredit platform, enabling faster credit product launches. Pablo Viguera, co-CEO at Belvo, explores the growth of open finance in Latin America, highlighting credit access improvements. The panel also dives into Revolut's strategic license decision in Mexico and the exciting collaboration between Zilch and Plaid.
Oct 23, 2025 • 53min
1008. Insights: How to launch in the Middle East (Rewind)
Gaia Lamperti, a Bloomberg producer with deep fintech insights, joins Ziad Mabsout, CEO of Vennre, and Remo Abbondandolo from Checkout.com to discuss the thriving fintech landscape in the Middle East. They explore the unique market opportunities, emphasizing the underbanked youth demographic and the role of supportive regulations. The trio shares their strategies for choosing the best regional hubs and highlights the importance of cultural understanding and relationship-building in navigating this vibrant market.
Oct 20, 2025 • 1h 2min
1007. News: Goldman Sachs acquires Industry Ventures and UK fintech funding bounces back to 2022 highs
Arun Tharmarajah, head of EMEA Banking at Wise, shares insights on their new travel card launching in India and a regulatory milestone in the UAE. Thomas Easterby from HSBC discusses a surge in UK venture funding and evolving startup accelerators across the country. Barry O’Donohoe, co-founder of Radium, highlights advances in open finance and the FCA's new accelerator program. The trio also debates the quirks of drone food delivery, from noise issues to the impracticality of certain items.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 48min
1006. Insights: AI in banking - What it really means for the customer
In this discussion, Vivek Madlani, Co-founder and CEO of Multiply AI; Oscar Barlow, Head of AI Advocacy at Starling Bank; and Rosie Lee, Senior UX Researcher at 11:FS, delve into the reality of AI in banking. They explore how AI enhances customer service and back-office operations, revealing a gap between hype and tangible benefits. The trio discusses customer preferences for self-service, the importance of personalization, and the need for trust in AI solutions. They also emphasize the need for responsible AI rollout and adapting to customer interactions for meaningful experiences.
Oct 13, 2025 • 1h 3min
1005. News: Are Checkout and Monzo reviving the British fintech invasion?
This episode features Dan Dall'Asta, a General Partner at Fox Capital with a knack for U.S. fintech insights, Stefano Vaccino, CEO of Yapily, an open banking innovator, and Grant Evans from Worldpay, a payments expert. They discuss Checkout.com’s new U.S. banking charter and its market implications. Yapily’s partnership with Google is unveiled, enhancing business verification across Europe. The panel also delves into Monzo's U.S. ambitions, YUP's substantial funding round for Southeast Asia, and a new California law addressing loud ads in streaming.
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Oct 9, 2025 • 55min
1004. Insights: The stablecoin stack: building real-world payment rails
In this insightful discussion, guests Ran Goldi, SVP at Fireblocks, Lux Thiagarajah, CCO at OpenPay, and Anoosh Arevshatian, CPO at Zodia Custody, explore the booming world of stablecoins. They delve into the driving forces behind rapid adoption, highlighting regulatory shifts and grassroots demand. The panel discusses the operational challenges of implementing stablecoin payments, including custody and compliance. They also touch on use cases such as cross-border payments and the future vision of integration and programmable money.
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Oct 7, 2025 • 1h 2min
1003. News: SWIFT embraces blockchain, JP Morgan ditches Nutmeg and what do digital IDs mean for fintech?
In this discussion, Stephen Richardson, Chief Strategy Officer at Fireblocks, Samantha Emery, a financial services executive, and Sam Alarco, CTO of Paygentic, dive into SWIFT's major blockchain overhaul and its implications for banking. They also explore the UK's digital ID mandate and its effects on fintech innovation. Alarco unveils Paygentic's AI-driven payment infrastructure, while the team debates JPMorgan's decision to rebrand Nutmeg and the rising costs of concert tickets. Tune in for insights on the future of payments!
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Oct 2, 2025 • 47min
1002. Insights: The digital transformation race: big banks vs neobanks.
Denise Johansson, Co-founder and CEO of Enfuce, advocates for a cultural approach to modernization, emphasizing that transformation is about more than just technology. Andy Sturrock, CTO of Atom Bank, highlights the agility of cloud-native systems, enabling quicker experimentation. Richard Davies, CEO of Allica Bank, discusses strategies for serving established SMEs and argues that legacy banks often react too slowly to competition. The trio passionately debates whether incumbents can catch up to neobanks, stressing that courage and customer focus are essential for success.
