Fintech Insider Podcast by 11:FS

Juan Pablo Ortega and Cinthia Merlos discuss the growth of fintech in LATAM, challenges faced in accessing capital and technology, real-time payments, and collaborations between fintechs and traditional banks. The podcast delves into Mexico's fintech scene, government initiatives, currency value, and rising investor interest, promising a bright future for fintech companies in the country. The conversation also explores changing consumer behavior post-pandemic, digital payments, financial inclusion, and Novo's global payments revolution

The podcast delves into the biggest payment trends in Europe, including AI, account to account payments, and digital wallets. Guests discuss the evolution of payments, the impact of regulations on technology innovation, and the emergence of digital wallets in the region.

Guests Jason Mikula and Aditi Subbarao discuss the fallout from TabaPay's withdrawal from buying bankrupt Synapse, Chime's advance wage product, and risks of ultra-long mortgages. Topics include AI in fintech, Taylor Swift's tour's economic impact, and regulatory challenges in financial services.

Financial expert Rachel Pandyan and guests discuss Islamic finance in Western markets, including definitions, opportunities, Islamophobia impact, and fintech solutions. They explore growth potential, ethical banking, and challenges faced by Islamic and Western banks. The podcast also delves into inclusive financial products and the role of fintech in addressing financial exclusion.

Sam Maule and Kate Drew discuss Zopa's profitability, Chime's fine, iwoca's funding, and Ant's expansion into Saudi. They also explore the rise of online saving communities and the challenges faced by challenger banks in SME lending. Ant's venture into Saudi Arabia is analyzed for its potential impact on the global payment sector.

Exploring the expectations and challenges faced by high net worth individuals in wealth management, serving both established and newer clients. How WealthTech has changed products and services, translating client needs into good design, and the potential for digital wealth management to be rolled out to the mass market. The biggest trend in wealth management, and the role of AI in providing sophisticated tools and user experiences.

Visa's Malak Hisham El Baba discusses Egypt's fintech landscape, opportunities, and challenges. They cover the importance of national schemes, growth potential, partnership with banks, and attracting international investment to bank the unbanked.

Jonathan Vaux and Scott Abrahams discuss Visa's US open banking launch. The podcast covers Republic First Bank's 2024 failure reasons. They also talk about EU AML regulations, Australian keystroke tracking case, and fintech deal trends.

In this episode, experts delve into the complexities of merging banks, focusing on technology, staff management, and company culture. They discuss the challenges of combining two workforces, IT systems, and ways of working. The importance of transparency, feedback loops, and leveraging employee feedback for successful bank acquisitions is highlighted.

Charles Delingpole, Chairman and Co-founder of ComplyAdvantage, along with other guests, discuss Ramp's $150m funding for AI development and Goldman Sachs selling Marcus Invest to Betterment. They also cover topics such as UniCredit rolling out Mastercard's Touch Card and ComplyAdvantage acquiring Golden for financial crime intelligence.